Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?Re=3295&N=3+5566 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705653 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707594 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706060 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705006 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715883 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1685082 Nick Flynn chronicles the surreal experience of being on set during the making of the film Being Flynn, from his best-selling memoir Another Bullshit Night in Suck City, and watching the central events of his life reenacted: his fathers long run of homelessness and his mothers suicide. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713108 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713203 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668905 A history aficionado himself, Star Wars and History is based on George Lucass notes on the patterns in history that influenced his thinking when creating the Star Wars films-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732569 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738352 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1740347 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1736381 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713109 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729598 A wild journey through Dennis Hoppers many lives as one of Americas most unconventional actors who staged one of the greatest Hollywood comebacks of all time. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738336 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712347 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1743592 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1743323 He was a maverick of American cinema in the late 60s and 70s, one of the leading auteurs of the New Hollywood whose groundbreaking films include The Exorcist and The French Connection. Now, the Academy Award-winning director looks back at his life, his career, and important films. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684587 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1718280 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1623824 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713910 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684525 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1681328 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682803 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732554 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705101 In 1836 in East Texas, nine-year-old Cynthia Ann Parker was kidnapped by Comanches, raised by the tribe, and eventually became the wife of a warrior. Twenty-four years after her capture, she was reclaimed by the U.S. cavalry and Texas Rangers and restored to her white family, to die in misery and obscurity. Cynthia Anns story has been told over generations to become a foundational American tale. The myth gave rise to operas and one-act plays, and in the 1950s to a novel by Alan LeMay, which would be adapted into one of Hollywoods most legendary films, The Searchers, directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne. Frankel explores the true-story-become-legend underpinning John Fords film, and the making of the film itself. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712710 Former private investigator and New York Times Notable author David Corbett offers a unique and indispensable toolkit for creating characters that come vividly to life on the page and linger in memory. Corbett provides an inventive, inspiring, and vastly entertaining blueprint to all the elements of characterization--from initial inspiration to realization--with special insights into the power of secrets and contradictions, the embodiment of roles, managing the tyranny of motive, and mastering crucial techniques required for memorable dialogue and unforgettable scenes. This is a how-to guide for both aspiring and accomplished writers that renders all other books of its kind obsolete-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1743598 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731374 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704120 NPR looks back at one of America?s most controversial wars with a collection featuring accounts from the various players including soldiers, government officials, protesters, and those who lived in Vietnam during the war. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711430 Voice acting is a unique career, and this guide gives you expert tips and strategies on how to succeed. From finding your signature voice and creating a demo, to auditions and booking jobs, youll learn how to improve your vocal talents and make a career out of them. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738978 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1662323 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742157 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735880 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732573 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705698 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732270 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711916 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1479268 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1426143 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1613325 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1609143 Lorenz Hart, together with Richard Rodgers, created some of the most beautiful and witty songs ever written. Here is the story of the strikingly unromantic life of this songwriting genius. His lyrics spin with brilliance and sophistication, yet at their core is an unmistakable wistfulness. Rodgers and Hart, who wrote approximately thirty Broadway musicals and dozens of songs for Hollywood films, were an odd couple. Rodgers was precise, punctual, heterosexual, handsome, and eager to be accepted by society. Hart was barely five feet tall, alcoholic, homosexual, and more comfortable in a bar or restaurant than anywhere else. His lyrics are all the more remarkable considering that he never sustained a romantic relationship, living his entire life with his mother, who died only months before his own death at 48. Biographer Marmorstein superbly portrays the life of this exuberant yet troubled artist.--From publisher description. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696724 A sumptuous visual history of the steampunk counterculture movement includes coverage of innovations and styles as envisioned by authors ranging from Jules Verne and H. G. Wells to Hayao Miyazaki and Philip Pullman. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714605 The Big Screen tells the enthralling story of the movies: their rise and spread, their remarkable influence in the war years, and their long, slow decline to a form that is often richly entertaining but no longer lays claim to our lives the way it once did. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1669187 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1563030 In My Happy Days in Holly wood, Marshall takes us on a journey from his stickball-playing days in the Bronx to the joys and challenges of working with the Fonz and the young Julia Roberts, the street performer Robin Williams, and the young Anne Hathaway, among many others. This honest, vibrant, and often hilarious memoir reveals a man whose career has been defined by his drive to make people laugh and whose personal philosophy, despite his tremendous achievements, has always been that life is more important than show business. -- Cover, p. [4]. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667823 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667872 Its a curious homecoming for Vince, the son nobody seems to remember. Violence is never far from the surface as his unexpected return uncovers a deep, dark secret that triggers catastrophe in Sam Shepards Pulitzer Prize winning Buried child. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1673050 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1674573 How--and why--do we focus on those individuals we come to call stars? How does stardom both reflect and mask the person behind it? How have the image of stardom and our stars images changed over the past hundred years? What does celebrity mean if people can become famous simply for being famous? Ty Burr answers these questions in this lively, wonderfully anecdotal history of stardom--both its blessings and its curses, for the star and the stargazer alike. From Florence Lawrence, Mary Pickford, and Charlie Chaplin, to Archie Leach (a.k.a. Cary Grant), Ruby Stevens (a.k.a. Barbara Stanwyck), and Marion Morrison (a.k.a. John Wayne), to Jim Belushi, Tom Cruise, and Julia Roberts, to such no-cal stars of today as the Kardashians and the new online celebrity (i.e., you and me), Burr takes us on a brilliantly insightful and entertaining journey through the modern fame game at its flashiest, its most indulgent, occasionally its most tragic and, ultimately, its most culturally revealing-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1651128 The Art of Clowning is the first book on clowning technique and offers a step-by-step process for actors and other theatrical enthusiasts to discover their inner clown. This fun and accessible guide expands on theories and exercises to help students and beginners develop solo and group performances. Using twenty years of teaching experience, Simon reveals a complete system of clowning that is a must-have for amateurs and experts alike. Now with even MORE ways to find your inner clown!-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1613844 Reviews movies that are available on DVD or tape. Each entry includes title, alternate title, one-to four-bone rating, year released, MPAA rating, brief review, length, format, country of origin, cast, technical personnel, awards and made-for-television/cable/video designations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1659189 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1662332 An official companion to the popular cable series offers new insights into its characters and storylines, providing hundreds of set photos, designs, and insider accounts as well as actor and crew interviews that describe memorable moments from the first two seasons. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1563040 A lighthearted account by the producer and director of such productions as Laverne & Shirley and Pretty Woman traces his Bronx childhood, role in shaping A-list celebrity careers, and personal philosophies about life and entertainment. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1565353 Ryan ONeal and Farrah Fawcett. He was the handsome Academy Award--nominated star of Paper Moon and the classic romance Love Story. She was the beautiful, all-American Charlies Angel, whose poster adorned the bedroom walls of teenage boys everywhere. One of the most storied love affairs in Hollywood history, their romance has captivated fans and media alike for more than three decades. In a tragic turn, the world lost Farrah after a tragic battle with cancer in 2009, but in his intimate memoir Both of Us, Ryan brings their relationship to vivid life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734771 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1481926 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668150 In Hollywood myths, veteran film critic Joe Williams dissects the film industrys biggest myths and rumors, from the dawn of the silver screen to the twenty-first century. Myths discussed pertain to superstars, power couples, groundbreaking films, and the industry itself--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668718 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1673157 The complete story of a great actor, his difficult struggle to overcome alcoholism while enjoying the accolades of his contemporaries, a successful term as president of the Screen Actors Guild, and the love of family and friends that never deserted him. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1656482 Her [Adlers] new book brings together her most important lectures on Americas plays and playwrights, the giants of the twentieth century, men she knew, loved, and worked with.--Dust jacket. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682514 A practical manual about writing, acting, directing, producing, and all the related processes, in both live action and animation. Offers ideas to help you manage your subordinates, interact with your employers, and enjoy collaboration with all your partners in the creative process. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731268 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668710 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1678478 An official companion to Steven Spielbergs movie Lincoln, this riveting history written for young readers by noted Lincoln historian Harold Holzer, explores Abraham Lincolns life, his evolving personal and political beliefs about slavery, and his genius that led to ending the Civil War, re-uniting the country, and ensuring passage of the 13th Amendment that ended slavery in America--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1647714 Traces the evolution of the moving image from the earliest shadow shows to the digital film-making of the twenty-first century--Cover, p. [4]. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668308 Throughout her history, the ballerina has been perceived as the embodiment of beauty and perfection? the feminine ideal. But the reality is another story. From the earliest ballerinas in the 17th century-- who often led double lives as concubines-- through the poverty of the corps de ballet dancers in the 1800s and the anorexic and bulimic ballerinas of George Balanchine, starvation and exploitation have plagued ballerinas throughout history. Using the stories of great dancers such as Anna Pavlova, Isadora Duncan, Suzanne Farrell, Gelsey Kirkland, and Evelyn Hart, Deirdre Kelly exposes the true rigors for women in ballet. She rounds her critique with examples of how the world of ballet is slowly evolving for the better. But to ensure that this most graceful of dance forms survives into the future, she says that the time has come to rethink ballet, to position the ballerina at its center and accord her the respect she deserves. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668310 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1545295 A wide-ranging analysis of Andrei Tarkovskys Stalker describes the authors 30-year fascination with the film and evaluates how it reflects both European cinema and the deepest desires of the human psyche. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684548 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667668 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1720294 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1614013 Warren Littlefield was the NBC president of entertainment who oversaw the Peacock Networks rise from also-ran to a division that generated a billion dollars in profits. In this fast-paced and exceptionally entertaining oral history, Littlefield and NBC luminaries including Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Kelsey Grammer, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, Anthony Edwards, Jack Welch, Helen Hunt, and Dick Wolf vividly recapture the incredible era of Must See TV. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684584 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1629404 If you ever dreamed of marching round the fountains singing Do Re Mi, or dressing in a playsuit made from drapes, you will love this enchanting story of how seven boys and girls became a family and how they have kept that closeness for over 45 years. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1721093 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1481624 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1393314 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694426 Every week on Wait Wait... Dont Tell Me!, a high point of the public radio news quiz is when a celebrity guest must answer questions on a topic totally outside his or her area of expertise...This collection includes some of the best brightest and most entertaining guests and wackiest topics from recent shows. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668891 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1657336 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1673241 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1585255 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1646012 Take a look behind the scenes of the Travel Channels hit show Ghost Adventures with paranormal investigator Nick Groff as he shares his favorite explorations of the supernatural. From recording strange voices during his dusk-to-dawn lockdowns at haunted places to a face-to-face encounter with a spirit at Linda Vista Hospital in Los Angeles, California, Nick reveals an inside perspective of some of the most mind-blowing incidents caught on camera, a closer look at some of the gadgets and gear used in the show, and the friendly and competitive camaraderie between the Ghost Adventures crew--on the set and off. Chasing Spirits also invites you into Nicks haunted past, where a childhood near-death experience, an energetic passion for life, and a love of movies fueled his imagination and curiosity about the afterlife and started him off on his paranormal path. That path combined his interests in a documentary on ghosts that would eventually launch the Ghost Adventures television series and phenomenon. Everything Nick has witnessed and done has convinced him of the reality of the hereafter and inspired him to improve his personal and professional relationships and to continue to learn what it means to be a human being on a spiritual journey-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1594849 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1571952 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1474961 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668311 Once in a lifetime a venue comes along that changes show business dramatically, that fosters growth and camaraderie, experimentation and freedom. The Comic Strip is one of those places, and Make {u2019}Em Laugh is an inside look at how it all happened, straight from the mouths of the stars who built their careers on its stage. Owner Richie Tienken and a wealth of comics open their hearts and souls to share their most intimate memories, the laughs and tears, the good times and the bad, in order to paint an all-encompassing, behind-the-scenes history of this iconic club. Interviews include famous comedians, such as: {u2022} Jerry Seinfeld {u2022} Gilbert Gottfried {u2022} Paul Reiser {u2022} Lisa Lampanelli {u2022} George Wallace {u2022} Billy Crystal {u2022} Jim Breuer {u2022} Susie Essman {u2022} Lewis Black {u2022} Ray Romano. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1563210 The popular actor, comedian, and writer traces his unlikely Cambridge education, his relationships with such contemporaries as Hugh Laurie and Emma Thompson, and his hedonistic rise to stardom. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1518432 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1650281 Kirk Douglas reveals the drama behind the making of the legendary gladiator film Spartacus. Douglas began producing the movie in the midst of the politically charged era when Hollywoods moguls refused to hire anyone accused of Communist sympathies. In a risky move, Douglas chose Dalton Trumbo, a blacklisted screenwriter, to write Spartacus. Trumbo was one of the men who had gone to prison rather than testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee. The source novel was written by Howard Fast while he too was in jail for defying HUAC. With the future of his young family at stake, Douglas plunged into a tumultuous production. As both producer and star, he faced explosive moments with young director Stanley Kubrick, struggles with a leading lady, and negotiations with giant personalities, Now, at 95, Douglas looks back at his audacious decisions. He made the most expensive film of its era--but more importantly, his moral courage in giving public credit to Trumbo effectively ended the Hollywood blacklist.--From publisher description. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1621958 The play is a powerful account of the case filed by the American Federation for Equal Rights (AFER) in the U.S. District Court in 2010 to overturn Proposition 8, a constitutional amendment that eliminated the rights of same-sex couples to marry in the state of California. Framed around the trials historic closing arguments in June 2010, 8 provides an intimate look what unfolded when the issue of same-sex marriage was on trial.--Content Reserve web site. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1665415 Enter Bilbo Baggins world through exclusive interviews with director Peter Jackson, Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and all the principal cast and filmmakers, who share film-making secrets and tales of what it was actually like making movie magic in Middle-earth. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos of the actors, locations, sets, creatures and costumes, this essential guide has been produced in collaboration with the filmmakers who have brought J.R.R. Tolkiens classic novel into breathtaking three-dimensional life. --P. 4 of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1485005 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1660433 The Chronicles of Downton Abbey, carefully pieced together at the heart and hearth of the ancestral home of the Crawleys, takes readers deeper into the story of every important member of the Downton estate.This lavish, entirely new book focuses on each character individually, examining their motivations, their actions, and the inspirations behind them.-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668962