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  • av John Kenneth Muir
    1 036,-

    Covers more than 300 horror films released in America from 2000 to 2009, including such popular forms as found footage, torture porn, and remakes. Each entry covers a single film and includes credits, synopsis, and lengthy critical commentary.

  • - All That's Left to Know About Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Dr. Horrible, the Avengers, and More
    av John Kenneth Muir
    261,-

    Providing a career-spanning view of everyone's favorite geek writer and director, Joss Whedon FAQ offers answers to fans' questions about one of the most significant pop culture auteurs of the past twenty-five years. The book gazes at Whedon's early work in Hollywood as a script doctor on films such The Quick and the Dead (1995) and Waterworld (1995), and follows his career as he became the cult-favorite creator of such sensations as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. In addition to looking at Whedon's ascent to blockbuster superhero filmmaking with titles such as The Avengers, The Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Justice League, this eminently readable compendium explores Whedon's lesser known but no less fascinating forays into the world of Shakespeare (Much Ado About Nothing) and even big-screen romantic fantasy (In Your Eyes). The book closes with discussions of Whedon's politics and feminism, as well as a catalog of his (unofficial) repertory company and a list of the most memorable on-screen character deaths in his canon.

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    711,-

  • av John Kenneth Muir
    295,-

    Contends that ""Battlestar Galactica"" was a memorable attempt to make science fiction accessible to mainstream television audiences. ""Battlestar Galactica"" brought special effects to network television and skillfully exploited legends and names from both the Bible and ancient mythology, which added a layer of depth and maturity.

  • - An Episode Guide and Complete History of the Mid-1970s Science Fiction Television Series
    av John Kenneth Muir
    295,-

    Starring internationally renowned actors Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Barry Morse and Catherine Schell, the British-made Space: 1999 was a space adventure of the mid-1970s. From the science fiction show's conception in 1973 to its cancellation in 1977, this reference work covers each of the 48 episodes in depth.

  • av John Kenneth Muir
    452,-

    This analysis of John Carpenter's films includes a historical overview of his career, and in-depth entries on each of his films, from 1975's Dark Star to 1998's Vampires as well as those films written and produced by Carpenter and his work for television.

  • - The Art of Horror
    av John Kenneth Muir
    452,-

    Filmmaker Wes Craven has consistently and imaginatively scared movie audiences since the early 1970s. His films encompass a variety of styles, elements and themes, from nihilistic existentialism to hallucinatory dreamscapes. Thisis a a history of Craven's film career since 1972, examining all the themes and techniques the filmmaker explored.

  • - The Films of Tobe Hooper
    av John Kenneth Muir
    329,-

    The sound of chainsaws revving on 'haunted' Halloween trails has evoked untold screams since Tobe Hooper's 1974 ""The Texas Chainsaw Massacre"" hit the cinemas. This book presents an overview of Tobe Hooper's career. It offers chronological information on Hooper's television movies and miniseries.

  • av John Kenneth Muir
    426,-

    Examines the ideas, philosophies, conceits and morals put forth in the ""Doctor Who"" series, which ran for 26 seasons and 159 episodes. This work also analyzes the thematic concepts, genre antecedents, the overall cinematography and the special effects of the series. It also provides a listing of print, Internet, and fan club resources.

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