Nicole Kidman
- 149 pages
- 6 hours of reading
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Film Stars Series
This series delves into the captivating world of cinema, exploring the lives and works of iconic film stars. Each volume offers an in-depth look at the careers and personalities of those who shaped the art of filmmaking. From the silent era to the present day, this collection celebrates the legends of the silver screen. It is essential reading for any film enthusiast.
Recommended Reading Order
Deborah Kerr
- 150 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This study reassesses Deborah Kerr's career, focusing on her unique screen qualities such as expression, gesture, voice, and costume. It covers iconic films like The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp and From Here to Eternity, exploring her evolution from an 'English rose' to challenging roles, enhancing the understanding of film stars and performances.
Mickey Rourke
- 133 pages
- 5 hours of reading
His public persona, moving from actor to boxer to actor, is not easy to define: making it all the more intriguing, and making Keri Walsh's study an unique and fascinating addition to the 'Film Stars' series. číst celé
Barbara Stanwyck
- 145 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Barbara Stanwyck's illustrious career began in the 1920s and spanned sixty years. During that period she starred in major films of many genres and worked with some of the most distinguished Hollywood directors. Devoting each chapter to a significant quality of Stanwyck's performances, Andrew Klevan foregrounds crucial scenes from her exemplary films, including Stella Dallas (1937), The Lady Eve (1941), and Double Indemnity (1944). Through the lens of her achievement, Klevan examines the wider concerns of these films while revisiting classic topics from Film Studies – psychoanalysis, medium reflexivity, and the representation of female roles such as the 'sacrificial mother' and the 'femme fatale'. In paying close attention to the various aspects of Barbara Stanwyck's skilfully executed performances, this book enhances familiar understandings and provides fresh illumination.
Amitabh Bachchan
- 191 pages
- 7 hours of reading
In this unique study of the star, Sunny Singh examines Amitabh Bachchan's film performances and his star persona, locating them in the context of cultural phenomena and global branding, and explores the reasons behind the longevity of his stardom.
Penelope Cruz
- 152 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Acknowledgments §Introduction §1. Performing Youth §2. Performing Nation §3. Performing Otherness §4. Performing Performance Conclusion§Notes §Bibliography §Filmography §Index §