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The author of the New York Times bestseller Her Becoming Meryl Streep returns with a lively history of the Academy Awards, focusing on the brutal battles, the starry rivalries, and the colorful behind-the-scenes drama. America does not have royalty. It has the Academy Awards. For nine decades, perfectly coiffed starlets, debonair leading men, and p...

Veteran motion picture, television, and Broadway producer Julian Schlossberg grew up in New York City with an early love of entertainment. As a child, he was an avid fan of radio, film, and the new art of television, and harbored ambitions of meeting his favorite stars one day. Little did he know that in the course of his career, he would not only ...

Cinema Speculation is an intellectually rigorous and insightful book focused on key American films from the 1970s. Written by the celebrated filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, the book is a unique and creative exploration of cinema that is both entertaining and informative. Organized around movies that Tarantino saw as a young moviegoer, Cinema Speculation combines film criticism, theory and personal history in a delightful and infectious way.

Explore the dark underbelly of Hollywood with an unflinching examination of the life and career of a powerful mogul. Follow the pursuit of answers to uncover the mysteries behind a film career that left a trail of ruined lives in its wake. Hear from iconic film stars, Miramax employees and board members, old friends and family, and even the person who knew him best. Discover how this predator was able to operate with impunity for so many years, and understand the power that allowed it all to happen. This is not just a story about Harvey Weinstein, it is a shocking true story about Hollywood and power.

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled ride through the action movie genre with They Shouldn't Have Killed His Dog. This complete oral history of John Wick, Gun-Fu and The New Age of Action takes you behind the scenes of the iconic franchise, exploring the classics that inspired it and the films it inspired. With exclusive interviews with everyone from the cast to the critics, this book breaks down key action sequences and examines the enduring appeal of the action movie. Whether you're a die-hard follower of John Wick or simply a fan of heart-pounding action, this book is a must-read.

Discover the rich history of Black cinema with this groundbreaking book. From the early days of Hollywood's glorification of the Ku Klux Klan to the rise of Black Panther, this book explores 100 years of Black movies and the civil rights struggles they represented. Author Wil Haygood takes us behind the scenes and on screen to open our eyes to changing social realities and the effects they had on cinema. With appearances from influential figures like Sidney Poitier and Spike Lee, this book is an important, timely read that sheds light on modern American racism.

Explore the secretive process of audience testing in Hollywood through real-life stories from famous filmmakers, studio heads, and stars. Discover the place where directors are reduced to tears and multi-millionaire actors to fits of rage, where dreams are made and fortunes are lost. This book chronicles how audiences have shaped America's cinematic masterpieces and turned blunders into classics. Each chapter explains an aspect of the test-screening process through behind-the-scenes stories and offers first-hand accounts from Hollywood luminaries who brought us films like La La Land, Titanic, and Forrest Gump. With humor, drama, and surprise, this book offers a new look at movie history.

This gripping non-fiction book recounts the harrowing events of one of the deadliest battles in America's war in Afghanistan. In The Outpost, we follow the soldiers stationed at Combat Outpost Keating, just 14 miles from the Pakistani border, as they face a brutal attack by nearly 400 Taliban fighters. Author Jake Tapper introduces us to the unforgettable soldiers and their families, and sheds light on a conflict that has remained distant to most Americans. A powerful and highly acclaimed book that makes the war real and American courage manifest.

An intimate portrayal of one of the most commercially successful and profound directors, Christopher Nolan. This book offers an unprecedented view into his mind, exploring his influences, vision, childhood and movies. Structured by themes and motifs, it delves into Nolan's latest blockbuster, Tenet, as well as his past films. Filled with never-seen-before photographs and storyboards, this book is perfect for anyone interested in Nolan or the film industry. It's intelligent, lively and a must-read for film lovers.