Blazing a trail in the examination of controversial issues such as drug addiction (The Man with the Golden Arm) and homosexuality (Advise and Consent), Preminger broke the censorship of the Hollywood Production Code and the blacklist, while creating some of Hollywood's most enduring film noir classics.
Jacques Tourneur's significant role in creating horror classics like Cat People, I Walked with a Zombie, and The Leopard Man is often overshadowed by producer Val Lewton. This book explores Tourneur's unique contributions to these films, highlighting his artistic vision and influence in the horror genre, which have been frequently overlooked by scholars. Through an analysis of his work, it aims to restore recognition to Tourneur's legacy in cinematic history.
The Greatest Films, Stars, Scenes and Events that Made Movie Magic
Which moments have defined the silver screen: Bogey’s “Here’s looking at you, Kid,” in Casablanca? Hitchcock’s shocking shower scene in Psycho? Morphing, flying bodies in The Matrix? From the Lumière brothers’ first public film exhibition in 1895 through the arrival of sound, from the golden age of Hollywood to Italian Neo-Realism, the French New Wave, and beyond to contemporary Asian cinema, this guide captures every facet of movie magic. Worldwide in scope, and written by a team of experts, it encompasses all the major directors, brilliant stars, popular genres, and even the most significant technical developments and influential film criticism. Every film buff will treasure this!
Essays by a selection of international film writers, covering speeches, seminal films, and reviews of key scenes from films from more than 50 countries.