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=1758264 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731374 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705006 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=1711916 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715883 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682803 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=1705698 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744171 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705653 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735880 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738978 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713109 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1740347 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=1743592 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684587 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744247 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1662323 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707594 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732573 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1747011 Chronicles the life and achievements of Dean Smith, a Texan and Olympic gold medal winner who became a Hollywood stuntman and actor-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1736381 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713910 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738352 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713108 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712347 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1759476 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1623824 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738336 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=1732554 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=1684525 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1718280 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732569 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744242 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713203 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=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=1668998 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668718 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744979 Packed with never-before-published anecdotes and photos, Danny Kaye: King of Jesters takes the first-ever behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Kayes film, TV, radio and stage work, and at the secret life of the incredible performer behind them. 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=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=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=1714225 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=1522521 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1646831 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1669187 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1674413 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=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=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=1684548 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1623530 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1613325 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667823 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=1668195 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1659189 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1594849 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668144 Kohen assembles more than 150 interviews from Americas most prominent comediennes (and the writers, producers, nightclub owners, and colleagues who revolved around them) to piece together the revolution that happened to (and by) women in American comedy--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1759626 In 1982, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Chris Strompolos, eleven, asked Eric Zala, twelve, a question: Would you like to help me do a remake Raiders of the Lost Ark? Im playing Indiana Jones. And they did it. Every shot, every line of dialogue, every stunt. They borrowed and collected costumes, convinced neighborhood kids to wear grass skirts and play natives, cast a fifteen-year-old as Indys love interest, rounded up seven thousand snakes (sort of), built the Ark, the Idol, the huge boulder, found a desert in Mississippi, and melted the bad guys faces off. It took seven years. Along the way, Chris had his first kiss (on camera), they nearly burned down the house and incinerated Eric, lived through parents getting divorced and remarried, and watched their friendship disintegrate. Alan Eisenstocks Raiders! is the incredible true story of Eric Zala and Chris Strompolos, how they realized their impossible dream of remaking Raiders of the Lost Ark, and how their friendship survived all challenges, from the building of a six-foot round fiberglass boulder to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. -- 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=1660000 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667549 Presented in the style of a tabloid expos, a self-deprecating assessment of the comedians life offers insight into the darker aspects of his personality while arguing that the genius attributed to his career has been mostly illusory. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668920 A history of the Star Trek franchise from its beginning as a television show that barely lasted three seasons to a pop phenomenon approaching its fiftieth anniversary and comprising six TV series and soon a dozen movies, as well as hundreds of books and thousands of collectibles--Provided by publisher-- 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=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=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=1657336 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1585255 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668292 Smith provides a rundown of the best and most significant movies of the new millennium, in every genre. He points out career high points from actors, actresses and directors, and projects a vivid picture of the state of the art. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712627 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=1667668 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=1556392 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=1668710 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668891 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1485005 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1481624 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=1676192 In a collection of anecdotes, the celebrated Mexican actor and comic recounts his youthful dreams, encounters with political figures, athletes, and celebrities, and the adventures faced in launching his renowned television shows. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1479268 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684584 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=1683048 This companion book to the major motion picture from Steven Spielberg, starring Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln, has leading historians answering the question: What Would Lincoln Do? Lincoln portrays Americas 16th president when he faced two colossal challenges: winning the Civil War, and passing the Thirteenth Amendment, outlawing slavery and making permanent the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation. The politics of wartime, which required unity at all costs, conflicted with divisiveness of slavery. The president had to be at once true to his ideals and employ old-fashioned political cunning to outwit his rivals-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1636910 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1426143 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1751025 Based on Pilatos exclusive interviews with Montgomery prior to her death in 1995, this book includes never-before-published material about her remarkable life and career before, during, and after Bewitched. Though typecast as Samantha, two of her many TV movies were groundbreaking and remain classics. Pilato explores Montgomerys tumultuous relationships with her father, screen legend Robert Montgomery, and her four husbands; and goes behind the scenes to explore Montgomerys political activism, including her early advocacy for AIDS sufferers and the peace movement; the gay community and the disabled; and her controversial participation as narrator of films which chronicled the Iran/Contra scandal of the 1980s. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1720294 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=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=1668962