Conquering Hollywood

Author : Gary W. Goldstein
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780989715201
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Conquering Hollywood written by Gary W. Goldstein and published by . This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are over 1,094 books on Amazon that show you "how to write a screenplay"... but next-to-nothing on how to break into Hollywood, sell your script, and build a successful writing career. Until now. As a producer, Gary W. Goldstein's movies have generated well over $1B in global box office receipts. His portfolio includes Pretty Woman, Under Siege, and The Mothman Prophecies. But more importantly - over the last two decades - Gary has nurtured, mentored and launched some of Hollywood's most successful screenwriters. In his book, Conquering Hollywood, he reveals proven career-making strategies, planning and advice for aspiring (and established) screenplay writers. The strategies in this book will help you whether you're looking to sell a spec script, option your screenplay, land a writing assignment and get hired, attract an agent or manager of your dreams...or get a producer to take a meeting with you.

Author : Kimberly Fain
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440831912
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Black Hollywood written by Kimberly Fain and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thought-provoking work examines the dehumanizing depictions of black males in the movies since 1910, analyzing images that were once imposed on black men and are now appropriated and manipulated by them. Moving through cinematic history decade by decade since 1910, this important volume explores the appropriation, exploitation, and agency of black performers in Hollywood by looking at the black actors, directors, and producers who have shaped the image of African American males in film. To determine how these archetypes differentiate African American males in the public's subconscious, the book asks probing questions—for example, whether these images are a reflection of society's fears or realistic depictions of a pluralistic America. Even as the work acknowledges the controversial history of black representation in film, it also celebrates the success stories of blacks in the industry. It shows how blacks in Hollywood manipulate degrading stereotypes, gain control, advance their careers, and earn money while making social statements or bringing about changes in culture. It discusses how social activist performers—such as Paul Robeson, Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, and Spike Lee—reflect political and social movements in their movies, and it reviews the interactions between black actors and their white counterparts to analyze how black males express their heritage, individual identity, and social issues through film.

Author : Daniel Bernardi
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
ISBN 13 : 9781452904085
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Classic Hollywood, Classic Whiteness written by Daniel Bernardi and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Giuliana Muscio
Publisher : Fordham University Press
ISBN 13 : 0823279405
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Napoli/New York/Hollywood written by Giuliana Muscio and published by Fordham University Press. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Napoli/New York/Hollywood is an absorbing investigation of the significant impact that Italian immigrant actors, musicians, and directors—and the southern Italian stage traditions they embodied—have had on the history of Hollywood cinema and American media, from 1895 to the present day. In a unique exploration of the transnational communication between American and Italian film industries, media or performing arts as practiced in Naples, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, this groundbreaking book looks at the historical context and institutional film history from the illuminating perspective of the performers themselves—the workers who lend their bodies and their performance culture to screen representations. In doing so, the author brings to light the cultural work of families and generations of artists that have contributed not only to American film culture, but also to the cultural construction and evolution of “Italian-ness” over the past century. Napoli/New York/Hollywood offers a major contribution to our understanding of the role of southern Italian culture in American cinema, from the silent era to contemporary film. Using a provocative interdisciplinary approach, the author associates southern Italian culture with modernity and the immigrants’ preservation of cultural traditions with innovations in the mode of production and in the use of media technologies (theatrical venues, music records, radio, ethnic films). Each chapter synthesizes a wealth of previously under-studied material and displays the author’s exceptional ability to cover transnational cinematic issues within an historical context. For example, her analysis of the period from the end of World War I until the beginning of sound in film production in the end of the 1920s, delivers a meaningful revision of the relationship between Fascism and American cinema, and Italian emigration. Napoli/New York/Hollywood examines the careers of those Italian performers who were Italian not only because of their origins but because their theatrical culture was Italian, a culture that embraced high and low, tragedy and comedy, music, dance and even acrobatics, naturalism, and improvisation. Their previously unexplored story—that of the Italian diaspora’s influence on American cinema—is here meticulously reconstructed through rich primary sources, deep archival research, extensive film analysis, and an enlightening series of interviews with heirs to these traditions, including Francis Coppola and his sister Talia Shire, John Turturro, Nancy Savoca, James Gandolfini, David Chase, Joe Dante, and Annabella Sciorra.

Author : ChatStick Team
Publisher : ChatStick Team
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hugh Jackman: The Making of a Hollywood Titan written by ChatStick Team and published by ChatStick Team. This book was released on 2024-07-06 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 🌟🎭 Experience the Unforgettable Journey of Hugh Jackman 🎬✨ Immerse yourself in the definitive biography of Hugh Jackman, "Hugh Jackman: The Making of a Hollywood Titan: From Stage to Screen: The Life and Legacy of a Cinematic Marvel", presented by the ChatStick Team. This detailed exploration traces Hugh's evolution from his early days in Australia to becoming a revered figure in the global film industry. Discover the man behind the iconic roles and the career that has inspired millions. 🌟 A Cinematic Journey Like No Other 🎥 Follow Hugh’s rise from theatrical performances in Melbourne to his breakout as Wolverine and beyond. Delve into his landmark roles and pivotal moments that catapulted him into Hollywood stardom. 🏆 Beyond the Camera 🎤 Explore Hugh’s contributions to Broadway, his philanthropic efforts, and his life away from the limelight. Understand the depth of his impact on culture, entertainment, and humanitarian efforts. 💖 Hugh Jackman Up Close 🌍 Get an insider's look at Hugh’s personal endeavors, family life, and off-screen personality. Exclusive interviews and anecdotes provide a comprehensive view of his diverse career and personal philosophies. 📘 Essential Reading for Film Fans and Aspiring Actors 📖 Perfect for admirers of Hugh Jackman, film buffs, and readers seeking motivational celebrity stories. Filled with in-depth research and captivating narratives that showcase the breadth of his influence in the arts. 🌟 Embark on the Inspiring Tale of Hugh Jackman 🌈 Dive into the pages of "Hugh Jackman: The Making of a Hollywood Titan" and be moved by a man whose legacy transcends the screen. Don't miss out on this compelling portrait of one of the film industry’s greatest figures. Download your copy today and be inspired by the story of a true Hollywood titan!

Author : Peter Rollins
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 9780813190778
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hollywood's Indian written by Peter Rollins and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2003-12-14 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering both in-depth analyses of specific films and overviews of the industry's output, Hollywood's Indian provides insightful characterizations of the depiction of the Native Americans in film. This updated edition includes a new chapter on Smoke Signals , the groundbreaking independent film written by Sherman Alexie and directed by Chris Eyre. Taken as a whole the essays explore the many ways in which these portrayals have made an impact on our collective cultural life.

Author : Barbara Eden
Publisher : Crown Archetype
ISBN 13 : 0307886956
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jeannie Out of the Bottle written by Barbara Eden and published by Crown Archetype. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magical, heartwarming memoir from one of Hollywood’s most beloved actresses, best known for her iconic role on I Dream of Jeannie The landmark NBC hit television series I Dream of Jeannie has delighted generations of audiences and inspired untold numbers of teenage crushes on its beautiful blond star, Barbara Eden, for decades. Part pristine Hollywood princess and part classic bombshell, with innocence, strength, and comedic talent to spare, Barbara finally lets Jeannie out of her bottle to tell her whole story. Jeannie Out of the Bottle takes us behind the scenes of I Dream of Jeannie as well as Barbara’s dozens of other stage, movie, television, and live concert performances. We follow her from the hungry years when she was a struggling studio contract player at 20th Century Fox through difficult weeks trying to survive as a chorus girl at Ciro’s Sunset Strip supper club, from a stint as Johnny Carson’s sidekick on live TV to tangling on-screen and off with some of Hollywood’s most desirable leading men, including Elvis Presley, Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, and Warren Beatty. From the ups and downs of her relationship with her Jeannie co-star Larry Hagman to a touching meeting with an exquisite and vulnerable Marilyn Monroe at the twilight of her career, readers join Barbara on a thrilling journey through her five decades in Hollywood. But Barbara’s story is also an intimate and honest memoir of personal tragedy: a stillborn child with her first husband, Michael Ansara; a verbally abusive, drug-addicted second husband; the loss of her beloved mother; and the accidental heroin-induced death of her adult son, just months before his wedding. With candor and poignancy, Barbara reflects on the challenges she has faced, as well as the joys she has experienced and how she has maintained her humor, optimism, and inimitable Jeannie magic throughout the roller-coaster ride of a truly memorable life. Illustrated with sixteen pages of photographs, including candid family pictures and rare publicity stills, Jeannie Out of the Bottle is a must-have for every fan, old and new.

Author : Barnaby Haran
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 1784998125
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Watching the red dawn written by Barnaby Haran and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers the first sustained examination of the cultural relations of the American and Soviet avant-gardes in a period of major transformation.

Author : Roberto Drummond
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292784910
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hilda Hurricane written by Roberto Drummond and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eighteen-year-old Hilda, known as "the girl in the gold bikini" when she swam at her country club in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, abruptly leaves the gilded life to take up residence in room 304 of the Hotel Marvelous--as a prostitute. There she becomes Hilda Hurricane, an erotic force of nature no man can resist. The exception is reporter-narrator Roberto Drummond, who attempts to unravel the mystery of why the girl in the gold bikini would forego a comfortable life to join the world's oldest profession. While some in Belo Horizonte cheer Hilda's liberated lifestyle, others seek to have her moved outside the city limits, and a would-be saint cannot seem to finish the exorcism he began outside the Hotel Marvelous. Set against the social and political upheaval of the 1960s, Hilda's story seduces even as Drummond becomes aware of more ominous forces approaching Belo Horizonte. Hilda Hurricane was both a critical and a commercial success in Brazil, with more than 200,000 copies sold. (The DVD of the television adaptation has sold more than a million copies.) Admirers of Kurt Vonnegut will revel in Drummond's similarly sharp satire and playful digressions, particularly about left-wing politics, which blur the boundary between fiction and autobiography. Yet the real genius of the author's interventions may be that they never slow the story long enough to lose sight of this mysterious beauty swept up in the turmoil of the times.

Author : André Benjamin
Publisher : Andre J Benjamin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 77 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Conquer The Recession written by André Benjamin and published by Andre J Benjamin. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Conquer The Recession" chronicles the Great Depression success stories. Readers will discover for the first time: Industries that were innovated and created Successful products that were launched Individuals that positioned themselves and profitedEffective strategies and tactics that were used to make money during The Great DepressionOur nation is facing economic challenges and we can not move forward in the future effectively without knowing our past. Now is the time to discover the winners of The Great Depression and begin applying their proven strategies in your life and business today.