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Epic Television Miniseries

A Critical History

AvJohn De Vito,Frank Tropea

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

385 kr

Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar

To paraphrase silent movie queen Norma Desmond in Billy Wilder's classic 1950 film Sunset Boulevard, "The epic miniseries are big! It's television that got small!" This is especially true when one compares such iconic epic miniseries as Rich Man, Poor Man (1976), Roots (1977), Holocaust (1978), Shogun (1980), The Winds of War (1983), War and Remembrance (1988-89) and Angels in America (2003) to today's ordinary television programming. This work traces the historical trajectory of the epic miniseries and delves into the character archetypes and themes that recur in the genre, giving close critical attention to more than 40 miniseries. A filmography is included.

Immortal Marilyn

The Depiction of an Icon

AvJohn De Vito,Frank Tropea

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

575 kr

Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar

From the late 1940s to the early '60s, Marilyn Monroe appeared in barely thirty movies, beginning with bit parts and moving on into supporting roles for such films as The Asphalt Jungle, All About Eve, and Clash by Night. She soon shot to international fame and gained prominent roles in a number of classics like The Seven Year Itch, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Some Like It Hot. By the time of her early death in 1962, she had already become established as one of the great icons of the silver screen. Even early in her career, Monroe had been a source of inspiration for playwrights, filmmakers, and others looking to cash in on her tremendous impact. In The Immortal Marilyn: The Depiction of an Icon, authors John DeVito and Frank Tropea chronicle the many representations of Marilyn Monroe in the performing arts, from the 1950s to the present day. In a decade-by-decade review, the authors examine how Marilyn is portrayed in four distinct modes: as herself, as a Roman à Clef character, as a referent, and as a documentary subject. By looking closely at these individual works, the authors reveal the ways in which her persona, her history, and—most of all—her image have been appropriated for both fact and fiction.From an episode of I Love Lucy to Arthur Miller's play The Fall, from adaptations of works by Norman Mailer and Joyce Carol Oates to an ever-growing list of documentaries, Monroe has been the subject of countless depictions on stage, screen, radio, and television. Monroe is adored, imitated, and idolized, and the enormous amount of material written about her—either directly or indirectly—proves that she will continue to be a source of interest and speculation. The first real analysis of all the many complex meanings that Marilyn Monroe has come to assume, this book attempts to encapsulate and understand the enormous influence the actress had on the public and the wide range of creative talents who found her such an intriguing subject.

Immortal Marilyn

The Depiction of an Icon

AvJohn De Vito,Frank Tropea

E-bok

Engelska, 2006

606 kr

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From the late 1940s to the early ''60s, Marilyn Monroe appeared in barely thirty movies, beginning with bit parts and moving on into supporting roles for such films as The Asphalt Jungle, All About Eve, and Clash by Night. She soon shot to international fame and gained prominent roles in a number of classics like The Seven Year Itch, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Some Like It Hot. By the time of her early death in 1962, she had already become established as one of the great icons of the silver screen. Even early in her career, Monroe had been a source of inspiration for playwrights, filmmakers, and others looking to cash in on her tremendous impact. In The Immortal Marilyn: The Depiction of an Icon, authors John DeVito and Frank Tropea chronicle the many representations of Marilyn Monroe in the performing arts, from the 1950s to the present day. In a decade-by-decade review, the authors examine how Marilyn is portrayed in four distinct modes: as herself, as a Roman à Clef character, as a referent, and as a documentary subject. By looking closely at these individual works, the authors reveal the ways in which her persona, her history, and—most of all—her image have been appropriated for both fact and fiction.From an episode of I Love Lucy to Arthur Miller''s play The Fall, from adaptations of works by Norman Mailer and Joyce Carol Oates to an ever-growing list of documentaries, Monroe has been the subject of countless depictions on stage, screen, radio, and television. Monroe is adored, imitated, and idolized, and the enormous amount of material written about her—either directly or indirectly—proves that she will continue to be a source of interest and speculation. The first real analysis of all the many complex meanings that Marilyn Monroe has come to assume, this book attempts to encapsulate and understand the enormous influence the actress had on the public and the wide range of creative talents who found her such an intriguing subject.

Tropea, F: Dark Star Rising

AvFrank Tropea

Inbunden, Engelska, 2012

349 kr

Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar

Princess Who Wept Diamonds

AvFrank Tropea

E-bok

Engelska, 2022

187 kr

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This is a story about a beautiful, virtuous princess who has a horrible curse--she weeps diamonds. Because of this curse, her parents and everyone around her treat her horribly to cause her to weep more diamonds so they can be richer. Finally, in a moment of utmost compassion and bravery, she rescues a nearly drowned kitten and finds, yes, she can be loved. But with her father's plan to kill her cat, she escapes the castle and nearly is submerged in a quicksand. She's rescued by a mysterious older lady who has magical powers. Together, they travel around as gypsies to disguise her. Finally, she's given shelter in a very nice farming family, but she dare not give her real identity to them. An older young man in the family falls in love with her, but she dare not love or reveal who she really is. Finally, he discovers her real identity, and she weeps loads of diamonds and other precious gems. But can the worst curse imaginable withstand true love? This is a novel, a tale of growth, however painful, and discovery into one's deepest self and discovering courage and resiliency.

Go Ask the Dead

AvFrank Tropea

Inbunden, Engelska, 2019

373 kr

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Go Ask the Dead

AvFrank Tropea

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

210 kr

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Go Ask The Dead

AvFrank Tropea

E-bok

Engelska, 2022

66 kr

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This is a novel about a very haunted sexual and emotional obsession. Amanda, a beautiful young girl from a witch background, discovers a ghost in her great-aunt''s mansion. William is the very handsome ghost of a Confederate soldier who was killed young at the Battle of Gettysburg along with many thousands of other young men.

Being a part of the Confederate American William, a man of his times, believes in slavery and the inferiority of certain races. This girl Amanda, being of modern times, has very few if any racial prejudices herself. However, this sort of difference does not become apparent until much later.

In face Amanda was basically raised and very much mothered and loved by Delia, a black maid and cook of the Manning family. Her mother, the beautiful blonde Aurelia, was much more concerned with her own affairs, both literally and figuratively and not at all loving or concerned for her daughter and only child, Amanda.

William is a very handsome and even virile ghost and Amanda finds herself totally infatuated and even obsessed with him. He can make love really divinely, especially for a ghost. Amanda had a handsome boyfriend in high school, a Craig Weston, but she basically abandons Craig for William''s heady lovemaking.

But Amanda did have a brief affair with Craig and when she becomes pregnant she assumes the biological father is, of course, Craig. William says, of course, he will help her raise the baby. Anyway, Amanda is seeing more and more of Williams''s really bad and in fact vile beliefs and qualities. Finally, heavily pregnant Craig comes to her door to ostensibly rescue her and William tries to kill him.

However, Amanda, claiming her own magical and witch=talents she hadn''t quite realized that she had, encases William i and bad fellow dead Confederate ghosts in materialized white light and actually sends William and his compatriots straight to hell. Not a moment too soon, though. Amanda''s water breaks and Craig drives her very quick to the hospital. She has her baby successfully and it is a very beautiful dark-haired and eyed baby boy who looks very like William. Amanda adores the baby on sight no matter who the father is.

Craig, realizing the unbelievable truth says he will accept and love the baby as his own. Amanda really now adores Craig for that. They are going to marry. However, in the sequel, things don''t work out happily ever after for them at all, as one could assume.