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Cinema Is a Cat

Author : Daisuke Miyao
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824881346
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book Cinema Is a Cat written by Daisuke Miyao and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Watching movies every night at home with his cats, film scholar and cat lover Daisuke Miyao noticed how frequently cats turned up on screen. They made brief appearances (think of Mafia boss Marlon Brando gently stroking a cat in a scene from The Godfather); their looks provided inspiration to film creators (Avatar); they even held major roles (The Lion King). In Cinema Is a Cat, Miyao uses the fascinating relationship between cats and cinema to offer a uniquely appealing introduction to film studies. Cats are representational subjects in the nine films explored in this book, and each chapter juxtaposes a feline characteristic—their love of dark places, their “star” quality—with discussion of the theories and histories of cinema. The opening chapters explore three basic elements of the language of cinema: framing, lighting, and editing. Subsequent chapters examine the contexts in which films are made, exhibited, and viewed. Miyao covers the major theoretical and methodological concepts of film studies—auteurism, realism, genre, feminist film theory, stardom, national cinema, and modernity theory—exploring fundamental questions. Who is the author of a film? How does a film connect to reality? What connections does one film have to other films? Who is represented in a film and how? How is a film viewed differently by people of different cultural and social backgrounds? How is a film located in history? His focus on the innate qualities of cats—acting like prima donnas, born of mixed blood, devoted to the chase—offers a memorable and appealing approach to the study of film. How to read audio-visual materials aesthetically and culturally is of limitless value in a world where we are constantly surrounded by moving images—television, video, YouTube, streaming, GPS, and virtual reality. Cinema Is a Cat offers an accessible, user-friendly approach that will deepen viewers’ appreciation of movies, from Hollywood classics like Breakfast at Tiffany’s and To Catch a Thief, to Japanese period dramas like Samurai Cat. The book will be attractive to a wide audience of students and scholars, movie devotees, and cat lovers.

Save the Cat!

Author : Blake Snyder
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781615931712
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (317 download)

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Download or read book Save the Cat! written by Blake Snyder and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ultimate insider's guide reveals the secrets that none dare admit, told by a show biz veteran who's proven that you can sell your script if you can save the cat!

Save the Cat Goes to the Movies

Author : Blake Snyder
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781615931729
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (317 download)

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Download or read book Save the Cat Goes to the Movies written by Blake Snyder and published by . This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides advice for budding screenwriters on how to handle the challenges of writing a Hollywood script and includes insider information on the most popular genres in Hollywood as well as references to 500 movie "cousins" to help guide the script writing process.

Cats on Film

Author : Anne Billson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781978038745
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book Cats on Film written by Anne Billson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-12-16 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the budget version of CATS ON FILM, with black and white photos instead of colour ones. What is a Catguffin? Why should you be wary of a Catzilla? What is the difference between a Catagonist and a Heropuss? Who or what is a Modesty Cat, and why does The Third Man have such problems with kitten continuity? All these questions and many others are answered in CATS ON FILM, the definitive work of feline film scholarship, in which critic and novelist Anne Billson explores the many and varied narrative functions of cats by examining their appearances in one hundred films, from blockbusters to art films, foreign films to cult oddities, rom-coms to horror movies. Meet Clovis, Ulysses, Jezebel, Pyewacket, Pumpkin and a clowder of other celebrated film felines, learn how the White Cat of Evil launched his career as Blofeld's lapcat in the James Bond franchise, and thrill to My Day By Jones, in which the cat's eye view of Alien is finally revealed. CATS ON FILM. No cat-loving film fan can afford to be without it.

What Cinema Is!

Author : Dudley Andrew
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444357417
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book What Cinema Is! written by Dudley Andrew and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-09 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Cinema Is! offers an engaging answer to Andre Bazin's famous question, exploring his 'idea of cinema' with a sweeping look back at the near century of Cinema's phenomenal ascendancy. Written by one of the foremost film scholars of our time Establishes cinema's distinction from the current enthusiasm over audio-visual entertainment, without relegating cinema to a single, older mode Examines cinema's institutions and its social force through the qualities of key films Traces the history of an idea that has made cinema supremely alive to (and in) our times

A Street Cat Named Bob

Author : James Bowen
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN 13 : 1444737139
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (447 download)

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Download or read book A Street Cat Named Bob written by James Bowen and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of A Christmas Gift from Bob, the original bestseller and heartwarming story of the life-saving friendship between a man and his streetwise cat '[Bob] has entranced London like no feline since the days of Dick Whittington.' (Evening Standard) 'A heartwarming tale with a message of hope' (Daily Mail) 'Reminded me how amazing having a cat can be' (Glamour) * * * * * * * * The uplifting true story of an unlikely friendship between a man on the streets of Covent Garden and the ginger cat who adopts him and helps him heal his life. Now a major motion picture starring Luke Treadaway. When James Bowen found an injured, ginger street cat curled up in the hallway of his sheltered accommodation, he had no idea just how much his life was about to change. James was living hand to mouth on the streets of London and the last thing he needed was a pet. Yet James couldn't resist helping the strikingly intelligent tom cat, whom he quickly christened Bob. He slowly nursed Bob back to health and then sent the cat on his way, imagining he would never see him again. But Bob had other ideas. Soon the two were inseparable and their diverse, comic and occasionally dangerous adventures would transform both their lives, slowly healing the scars of each other's troubled pasts. A Street Cat Named Bob is a moving and uplifting story that will touch the heart of anyone who reads it. IF you love A Street Cat Named Bob, don't miss The Little Book of Bob, the new book from James and Bob.

Notes from the Underground

Author : Goran Gocić
Publisher : Wallflower Press
ISBN 13 : 9781903364147
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (641 download)

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Download or read book Notes from the Underground written by Goran Gocić and published by Wallflower Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cinema of Emir Kusturica: Notes from the Underground is the first book on the Sarajevan film-maker to be published in English. With seven highly acclaimed films to his credit, Kusturica is already established as one of the most important of contemporary filmmakers, with each of his films winning prizes at major festivals around the world. In covering films such as Underground, Arizona Dream, and Black Cat, White Cat, this timely new study delves into diverse facets of Kusturica's work, much of which is passionately dedicated to the marginal and the outcast, as well as discourses of national and cultural identity.

Film Studies: The Basics

Author : Amy Villarejo
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113501177X
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Film Studies: The Basics written by Amy Villarejo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Film Studies: The Basics is a compelling guide to the study of cinema in all its forms. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of recent scholarship, the latest developments in the industry and the explosive impact of new technologies. Core topics covered include: The history, technology and art of cinema Theories of stardom, genre and film-making The movie industry from Hollywood to Bollywood Who does what on a film set Complete with film stills, end-of-chapter summaries and a substantial glossary, Film Studies: The Basics is the ideal introduction to those new to the study of cinema.

Movie Cats

Author : Susan Herbert
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780500513088
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Movie Cats written by Susan Herbert and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Susan Herbert's innovative and witty feline renderings of cats in human situations, from Shakespearean drama to masterpieces of Western art, have won her a large and admiring public. Now she draws on her lifelong fascination with cinema to give us a series of scenes from classic films - all with cats playing the leading roles.

Cinema Is a Cat

Author : Daisuke Miyao
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824879694
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)

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Contemporary Cinema of Latin America

Author : Deborah Shaw
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 9780826414854
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (148 download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Cinema of Latin America written by Deborah Shaw and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2003-03-15 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on a selection of internationally known Latin American films. The chapters are organized around national categories, grounding the readings not only in the context of social and political conditions, but also in those of each national film industry. It is a very useful text for students of the region's cultural output, as well as for students of film studies who wish to learn more about the innovative and often controversial films discussed.

Cat Person

Author : Kristen Roupenian
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 147356123X
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Cat Person written by Kristen Roupenian and published by Random House. This book was released on 2018-05-03 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She thought, brightly, This is the worst life decision I have ever made! And she marvelled at herself for a while, at the mystery of this person who’d just done this bizarre, inexplicable thing. Margot meets Robert. They exchange numbers. They text, flirt and eventually have sex – the type of sex you attempt to forget. How could one date go so wrong? Everything that takes place in Cat Person happens to countless people every day. But Cat Person is not an everyday story. In less than a week, Kristen Roupenian’s New Yorker debut became the most read and shared short story in their website’s history. This is the bad date that went viral. This is the conversation we’re all having. This gift edition contains photographs by celebrated photographer Elinor Carucci, who was commissioned by the New Yorker to capture the image that accompanied Kristen Roupenian’s Cat Person when it appeared in the magazine. You Know You Want This, Kristen Roupenian’s debut collection, will be published in February 2019.

FilmCraft: Editing

Author : Justin Chang
Publisher : Ilex Press
ISBN 13 : 1908150688
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book FilmCraft: Editing written by Justin Chang and published by Ilex Press. This book was released on 2012-01-16 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The value of the editor's craft to a finished film cannot be underestimated, and it's no surprise that directors rely heavily on the same editor over and over again. Seventeen exclusive interviews with some of the world's top film editors, including Walter Murch, Virginia Katz, Joel Cox, Tim Squyres and Richard Marks, explore the art of film editing; its complex processes, the relationship with other film practitioners, and the impact of modern editing techniques. The Filmcraft series is a ground-breaking study of the art of filmmaking-the most collaborative and multidisciplinary of all the arts. Each volume covers a different aspect of moviemaking, offering in-depth interviews with a host of the most distinguished practitioners in the field. Forthcoming titles include Cinematography, Directing, Costume Design, Production Design, Producing, Screenwriting, and Acting.

The Silvering Screen

Author : Sally Chivers
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 1442611049
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (426 download)

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Download or read book The Silvering Screen written by Sally Chivers and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular films have always included elderly characters, but until recently, old age only played a supporting role onscreen. Now, as the Baby Boomer population hits retirement, there has been an explosion of films, including Away From Her, The Straight Story, The Barbarian Invasions, and About Schmidt, where aging is a central theme. The first-ever sustained discussion of old age in cinema, The Silvering Screen brings together theories from disability studies, critical gerontology, and cultural studies, to examine how the film industry has linked old age with physical and mental disability. Sally Chivers further examines Hollywood's mixed messages - the applauding of actors who portray the debilitating side of aging, while promoting a culture of youth - as well as the gendering of old age on film. The Silvering Screen makes a timely attempt to counter the fear of aging implicit in these readings by proposing alternate ways to value getting older.

Sam, the Most Scaredy-Cat Kid in the Whole World

Author : Mo Willems
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781406379631
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (796 download)

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Download or read book Sam, the Most Scaredy-Cat Kid in the Whole World written by Mo Willems and published by . This book was released on 2017-09 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Synopsis coming soon.......

The Cat Has Nine Lives

Author : Hester Baer
Publisher : Camden House German Film Classics
ISBN 13 : 9781640140998
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book The Cat Has Nine Lives written by Hester Baer and published by Camden House German Film Classics. This book was released on 2022-03-28 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Restores the first German feminist film, long neglected, to its rightful status as a classic forebear of more recent cinefeminism, demonstrating that the film is as relevant today as it was upon its 1968 release.

The Aesthetics of Shadow

Author : Daisuke Miyao
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 0822354225
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (223 download)

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Download or read book The Aesthetics of Shadow written by Daisuke Miyao and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2013-03-04 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this revealing study, Daisuke Miyao explores "the aesthetics of shadow" in Japanese cinema in the first half of the twentieth century. This term, coined by the production designer Yoshino Nobutaka, refers to the perception that shadows add depth and mystery. Miyao analyzes how this notion became naturalized as the representation of beauty in Japanese films, situating Japanese cinema within transnational film history. He examines the significant roles lighting played in distinguishing the styles of Japanese film from American and European film and the ways that lighting facilitated the formulation of a coherent new Japanese cultural tradition. Miyao discusses the influences of Hollywood and German cinema alongside Japanese Kabuki theater lighting traditions and the emergence of neon commercial lighting during this period. He argues that lighting technology in cinema had been structured by the conflicts of modernity in Japan, including capitalist transitions in the film industry, the articulation of Japanese cultural and national identity, and increased subjectivity for individuals. By focusing on the understudied element of film lighting and treating cinematographers and lighting designers as essential collaborators in moviemaking, Miyao offers a rereading of Japanese film history.