L.A. Confidential

L.A. Confidential
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Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Total Pages : 459
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ISBN-10 : 9781455528745
ISBN-13 : 1455528749
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Book Synopsis L.A. Confidential by : James Ellroy

Download or read book L.A. Confidential written by James Ellroy and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: L.A. Confidential is epic "noir", a crime novel of astonishing detail and scope written by the bestselling author of The Black Dahlia. A horrific mass murder invades the lives of victims and victimizers on both sides of the law. And three lawmen are caught in a deadly spiral, a nightmare that tests loyalty and courage, and offers no mercy, grants no survivors. (124,000 words)

L.A. Rebellion

L.A. Rebellion
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 483
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ISBN-10 : 9780520960435
ISBN-13 : 0520960432
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Book Synopsis L.A. Rebellion by : Allyson Field

Download or read book L.A. Rebellion written by Allyson Field and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2015-11-13 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: L.A. Rebellion: Creating a New Black Cinema is the first book dedicated to the films and filmmakers of the L.A. Rebellion, a group of African, Caribbean, and African American independent film and video artists that formed at the University of California, Los Angeles, in the 1970s and 1980s. The group—including Charles Burnett, Julie Dash, Haile Gerima, Billy Woodberry, Jamaa Fanaka, and Zeinabu irene Davis—shared a desire to create alternatives to the dominant modes of narrative, style, and practice in American cinema, works that reflected the full complexity of Black experiences. This landmark collection of essays and oral histories examines the creative output of the L.A. Rebellion, contextualizing the group's film practices and offering sustained analyses of the wide range of works, with particular attention to newly discovered films and lesser-known filmmakers. Based on extensive archival work and preservation, this collection includes a complete filmography of the movement, over 100 illustrations (most of which are previously unpublished), and a bibliography of primary and secondary materials. This is an indispensible sourcebook for scholars and enthusiasts, establishing the key role played by the L.A. Rebellion within the histories of cinema, Black visual culture, and postwar art in Los Angeles.

The Reunion

The Reunion
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 312
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ISBN-10 : 0997983795
ISBN-13 : 9780997983791
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Reunion by : Dan Walsh

Download or read book The Reunion written by Dan Walsh and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-06 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2nd Edition - Soon to be a Major Motion Picture - Selah Award Winner There are people in this world we pass right by without giving a second thought. Some have amazing stories to tell, if we only took the time to listen. The Reunion tells the story of Aaron Miller, an old Vietnam vet and handyman in a trailer park. Almost fifty years ago, Aaron saved the lives of three young men in a horrific battle, was even awarded the Medal of Honor. Severely wounded, he came home from the war and wound up losing everything. But God is a master at redeeming the lost things of life. Unbeknownst to Aaron, someone is looking for him. And the one who finds him might just find the love of his life, as well.

L.A. Story

L.A. Story
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Publisher : Grove Press
Total Pages : 294
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ISBN-10 : 0802135129
ISBN-13 : 9780802135124
Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Book Synopsis L.A. Story by : Steve Martin

Download or read book L.A. Story written by Steve Martin and published by Grove Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steve Martin's hysterical antics and brilliant physical comedy have made him a star. But his credits also include work as a writer. He co-wrote and starred in The Jerk, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, and Three Amigos, and has been a regular contributor to The New Yorker. L.A. Story and Roxanne--which won the award for Best Screenplay from the Writers Guild of America--are both romantic comedies that demonstrate his original comic vision and talent for maintaining order in the zany worlds he creates. In Roxeanne, his modernization of Cyrano de Bergerac, with its classic themes of unrequited love and mistaken identity, Martin asks whether looks outweigh charm and intellect in the game of love. L.A. Story is Steve Martin's West Coast answer to Woody Allen's Manhattan, a hilarious, insider's parody of Los Angeles that furnished Martin with one of his most original roles.

The Negro Motorist Green Book

The Negro Motorist Green Book
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Publisher : Colchis Books
Total Pages : 222
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Book Synopsis The Negro Motorist Green Book by : Victor H. Green

Download or read book The Negro Motorist Green Book written by Victor H. Green and published by Colchis Books. This book was released on with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Negro Motorist Green Book was a groundbreaking guide that provided African American travelers with crucial information on safe places to stay, eat, and visit during the era of segregation in the United States. This essential resource, originally published from 1936 to 1966, offered a lifeline to black motorists navigating a deeply divided nation, helping them avoid the dangers and indignities of racism on the road. More than just a travel guide, The Negro Motorist Green Book stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and resistance in the face of oppression, offering a poignant glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience in the 20th century.

L.A. Movie

L.A. Movie
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Total Pages : 135
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ISBN-10 : 3190029598
ISBN-13 : 9783190029594
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Book Synopsis L.A. Movie by : Philip Prowse

Download or read book L.A. Movie written by Philip Prowse and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ender's Game

Ender's Game
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Publisher : Insight Editions
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1608872777
ISBN-13 : 9781608872770
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Ender's Game by : Jed Alger

Download or read book Ender's Game written by Jed Alger and published by Insight Editions. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the best-selling novel, Ender’s Game tells the thrilling story of the fight to save the world from a devastating future. Now, in this official companion volume, the behind-the-scenes world of the film is brought into stunning focus. Following an attack by an alien race known as the Formics—narrowly countered thanks only to the efforts of legendary war hero Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley)—Earth has been preparing itself for the next wave in the conflict. The fate of humanity lies in finding the next Mazer from a crop of the brightest young minds on the planet. Under the watchful eye of the International Fleet, the venerated Colonel Hyrum Graff (Harrison Ford) has been tasked with overseeing their training. Before long, a standout emerges among them: Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield), a shy but prodigiously talented misfit. His potential discovered, Ender is promoted to Command School, where he will soon find the war with the Formics to be more complex than he could have ever imagined. Packed with in-depth interviews, removable posters and army badges, stunning concept art, unparalleled access to the visual effects archives at Digital Domain, and countless full-color images, this insightful insider’s view of the making of Ender’s Game will bring fans closer into the world of the movie, following cast and crew as it is brought to dazzling life. Also featuring Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit) as Petra Arkanian, Viola Davis (The Help) as Major Gwen Anderson, and Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine) as Ender’s brilliant older sister, Valentine.