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Predicting a global pandemic in a hit movie was impressive. Writing a sequel that will work for today’s world might take a whole different kind of intelligence. Join Scott Z. Burns, the acclaimed screenwriter of Contagion, as he embarks on a mind-bending quest to create a worthy follow-up to his eerily prophetic film. Reuniting with director Steven Soderbergh, members of the cast and crew, and the scientific experts who advised him on the first film, Burns also turns to an unexpected collaborator: artificial intelligence.

This comprehensive account of the meteoric rise of The Simpsons combines incisive pop culture criticism and interviews with the show’s creative team that take listeners inside the making of an American phenomenon during its most influential decade, the 1990s.

"The Psychology of Bluey" delves into the vibrant world of the beloved Australian animated series, exploring the intricate layers of emotional intelligence, family dynamics, and societal values woven into its storytelling. With each episode, Bluey and her family embark on adventures that are not just playful escapades but lessons in resilience, empathy, and the complexities of human emotions. This book offers an in-depth analysis of how the series impacts both young minds and adult viewers, making profound observations on parenting, childhood development, and the power of imaginative play.

Over the course of his sixty-year career, Elmore Leonard, “the Dickens of Detroit,” published forty-five novels that have had enduring appeal to readers around the world. Revered by Martin Amis, Margaret Atwood, Raymond Carver, and Stephen King, his books were innovative in their blending of a Hemingway-inspired noirish minimalism and a masterful use of realistic dialogue over exposition—a direct evolution spurred by his years as a screenwriter. C. M. Kushins tells Leonard’s full life story.

Roger Ebert, the famed film writer and critic, wrote biweekly essays for a feature called "The Great Movies," in which he offered a fresh and fervent appreciation of a great film. The Great Movies Collection features two hundred of these essays, each one of them a gem of critical appreciation and an amalgam of love, analysis, and history that will send listeners back to that film with a fresh set of eyes and renewed enthusiasm–or perhaps to an avid first-time viewing.

As the title suggests, Squid Game: All the Comments I’d be Making If I Were Sitting on the Couch Right Next to You Watching TV (and a bit of a summary) provides a summary of and comments on the insanely popular Netflix show Squid Game. Yup. I’m one of those people who just does not shut up while watching stuff. While thought and some research went into the commentary, it is meant to be enjoyable and occasionally funny. What this is not is an academic treatise. But hopefully it will provide some entertainment and further insights into Squid Game! Where appropriate, there is some ...

As the title suggests, Silo: All the Comments I’d be Making If I Were Sitting on the Couch Right Next to You Watching TV (and a bit of a summary) provides a summary of and comments on the popular AppleTV series Silo. Yup. I’m one of those people who just does not shut up while watching stuff. While thought and some research went into the commentary, it is meant to be enjoyable and occasionally funny. What this is not is an academic treatise. But hopefully it will provide some entertainment and further insights into Silo! This book will be updated as additional seasons drop. But give me ...

In this practical, down-to-earth guide, CIN Entertainment takes you behind the lens to demystify the entire video production process — from camera basics and lighting techniques to advanced editing, storytelling, branding, and marketing strategies. Learn how to shoot like a pro on any budget, master your message, and share it with the world in formats that thrive on today’s biggest platforms.

Are you a fan of The Andy Griffith Show? If so, then this is the book for you ! 1,500 trivia questions about this classic TV show will provide hours of entertainment. - Name the state investigator that likes to go frog-gigging with Andy. - What couple met at Wilton Blair’s funeral in 1960? - True or False: Ernest T. Bass throws rocks with his left hand. - Who steers while Barney’s broken-down car is pushed back to town? A. Opie B. Aunt Bee C. Gomer D. Thelma Lou Don’t know? Don’t worry, the answers are provided on the flip side of the questions. Lots of luck to you and yours !

To tell Larry Charles's life story is to tell the story of modern American comedy. Over the last 40 years, few comedians have been a part of so many iconic, beloved projects. Larry was one of the original writers and producers on the first five seasons of Seinfeld, directed over 20 episodes each of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Entourage, and served as the showrunner for Mad About You. His film directing credits include Borat, Bruno, and The Dictator, Bill Maher’s Religulous, and Bob Dylan’s Masked and Anonymous. In Comedy Samurai, Charles pulls back the curtain.

Roger Ebert, the famed film writer and critic, wrote biweekly essays for a feature called "The Great Movies," in which he offered a fresh and fervent appreciation of a great film. The Great Movies collects one hundred of these essays, each one of them a gem of critical appreciation and an amalgam of love, analysis, and history that will send listeners back to that film with a fresh set of eyes and renewed enthusiasm–or perhaps to an avid first-time viewing.

De televisieprogramma's van Arjan Ederveen zijn een begrip. Hij brak halverwege de jaren tachtig samen met Tosca Niterink door met Theo en Thea. Het werd onmiddellijk een succes bij de doelgroep, maar ook een culthit onder tieners, studenten en oudere kijkers. Na Theo en Thea maakten Ederveen en Niterink voor volwassenen het al even memorabele Kreatief met Kurk en Borreltijd. Steeds met vaste regisseur en goede vriend Pieter Kramer, met wie Ederveen ook samenwerkte voor zijn bekroonde serie 30 minuten. Ederveen speelde daarnaast talloze andere theater-, film en televisierollen.

Finding Happy is for young adults starting their adult journey, and for those well into theirs who have not yet sighted land. It is written by a master storyteller who learned to scale walls and blew them up rather than be stopped, and who learned in the process that our happiness flows from leaving the world a better place than we found it. Ultimately, it's about how best to channel this glorious life we are each privileged to enjoy and to make it truly happy.

Un viaje emocional por el cine y la televisión que han definido a toda una generación Hace menos de tres años parecía que el cine estaba muerto, que nadie volvería nunca a las salas, que las grandes estrellas no existían y que solo las películas de superhéroes eran viables económicamente. Y entonces llegó Barbie . Este es un recorrido personal —tan personal que es casi universal— por la historia más reciente del cine, y en particular del cine palomitero , ese cine comercial, orgulloso de serlo, que ha moldeado nuestro imaginario colectivo.

En "Partir siguiendo la senda que trace el destino", Antonio y Estrella están a punto de partir de regreso a su aldea española, Entre os Ríos, en busca de la felicidad que aguarda con brazos abiertos. Cada preparativo para el viaje es un paso hacia un destino inimaginablemente hermoso, donde la aldea los llama con una fuerza magnética imposible de resistir. La aldea, una vez dejada atrás para explorar el nuevo mundo, ahora ejerce una atracción irresistible. El eco de risas familiares, el aroma de platillos tradicionales y el cálido abrazo de seres queridos los llaman de regreso a ...

Continuing the pitch-perfect critiques begun in The Great Movies, Roger Ebert's The Great Movies II collects 100 additional essays, each one of them a gem of critical appreciation and an amalgam of love, analysis, and history that will send listeners back to films with a fresh set of eyes and renewed enthusiasm—or perhaps to an avid first-time viewing.

Commentating Greats pays affectionate tribute to the lives and careers of the most popular and influential sports commentators to appear on British television and radio in the last 80 years. As well as charting the development of the art of commentary from the very first trial broadcasts, Nicolas Sellens’ rigorously researched collection of 42 potted biographies delves into the dramas, controversies, clashes of ego and technical blow-ups that make sports commentating such a uniquely exhilarating profession. A highly enjoyable catalogue of both bon-mot and gaffe, this lavishly illustrated ...

After a lifetime of working in film and TV and seeing its abuses first-hand, Ita O'Brien decided to change how we portray intimacy for good. Now, as Intimacy Coordinator on productions including Normal People, Sex Education and I May Destroy You, Ita has transformed the way we see and talk about sex in pop-culture. Here, Ita guides us through how she helps actors create authentic sex scenes, and how we can use those techniques to rebuild a deeper and healthier connection with our bodies

The paranormal investigator series picks up with what we are calling series two. This series will feature more Famous investigators both real and fictional. This book will explore not only the lives of these investigators but their specialized fields of study. Collin de Plancy, like most other demonologists who came before him, followed the tradition of cataloging demons according to their names and titles. Dictionnaire Infernal is his most renowned work. Reginald Scot wasn't at first convinced of the idea of witches.

The Sproule Family TCM Film Festival Diary 2010 - 2025 records our experiences at the TCM Classic Film Festivals in Hollywood, CA. What a feast of iconic films complete with live commentaries by stars, celebrities, and experts including: 207 films shown on the big screen, 125 additional films discussed, 239 stars, celebrities, and experts in-person, 357 additional stars and industry moguls discussed, and 31 movie-making focal points including casting, editing, stunts, and music. Note: the page numbers shown refer to the printed version of the index. Font size 3 will match the printed page ...