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Author : Francis Cowley Burnand
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Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Proof Positive. A comedy written by Francis Cowley Burnand and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sir Francis Cowley Burnand
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Total Pages : 53 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (792 download)
Download or read book Proof Positive written by Sir Francis Cowley Burnand and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert Metcalf Smith
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Total Pages : 780 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Types of Social Comedy written by Robert Metcalf Smith and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 780 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William Congreve
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Total Pages : 530 pages
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Download or read book Love for love, a comedy. The way of the world, a comedy written by William Congreve and published by . This book was released on 1761 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 444 pages
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Download or read book The Theater written by and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : James Combs
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1443850993
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (438 download)
Download or read book Comic Grace written by James Combs and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2013-07-26 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comic Grace is Comb’s third book on the movies for Cambridge Scholars Publishing. These books hardly form a trilogy, but they do express a pragmatic interest of the author; namely, the aspects of movies that we have not adequately studied. More specifically, the first, Movie Time, examines the inadequately understood temporal appearance of movies, in movies set in the past, the present, and the future, attempting to make sense of such questions as to why certain past periods still fascinate, how an emergent present is accompanied by cinematic treatment, and what kind of futures we like to speculate about by watching alternative futures on film. This temporal interest was complemented in the second book, Wit’s End by examination of qualitative interest, discussing how and why certain movies come to be regarded and remembered by the movie culture as great and memorable. Even though there is obviously no unanimous agreement on which movies are “canonical”, there is enough consensus among those who study and value films for us to constitute inquiry into why some films are thought great. This third book in this sustained inquiry poses the question of not only why we think some movie comedies are great, but also what is unique and enduring in the legacy of comedy on film. The book looks at comedy with humane interest, entertaining the proposition that comedy may well be motion picture’s greatest achievement. If so, then it behooves inquirers to understand what movie audiences enjoy and cherish about movie comedy, and what it is about the film medium that so adequately communicates the comedic across such vast audiences and why they never tire of certain kinds of comedy. These interests will inspire students of the remarkable medium of film to inquire further into not only these questions, but also others that they find interesting and illuminating about the film experience.
Author : Bev Hogue
Publisher : Modern Language Association
ISBN 13 : 1603296166
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (32 download)
Download or read book Teaching Comedy written by Bev Hogue and published by Modern Language Association. This book was released on 2023-08-03 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Shakespeare to The Simpsons, comedy has long provided both entertainment and social commentary. It may critique cultural values, undermine authority, satirize sacred beliefs, and make room for the marginalized to approach the center. Comedy can be challenging to teach, but in the classroom it can help students connect with one another, develop critical thinking skills, and engage with important issues. The essays in this volume address a rich variety of texts spanning film, television, stand-up, cartoons, and memes as well as conventional literary works from different places and times. Contributors offer theoretical foundations and practical methods for a broad range of courses, including guidance on contextualizing the humor of historical works and on navigating the ways that comedy can both subvert and reinforce stereotypes. Finally, the volume argues for the value of comedy in difficult times, as a way to create community and meaning. This volume contains discussion of fiction, poetry, plays, and essays by Maya Angelou, Jane Austen, Aphra Behn, Hugh Henry Brackenridge, Frances Burney, Charles W. Chesnutt, Roddy Doyle, Maria Edgeworth, Ben Jonson, Anita Loos, Emtithal Mahmoud, Thomas Middleton, Okot p'Bitek, William Shakespeare, Laurence Sterne, Jonathan Swift, Alma Villanueva, Paula Vogel, Oscar Wilde, John Wilmot, and William Wycherley; TV shows and films including Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Gold Rush, Life Is Beautiful, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Office, Office Space, Rick and Morty, and South Park; works and stand-up performances by Aziz Ansari, Samantha Bee, Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., Tina Fey, Moms Mabley, Hasan Minhaj, Eddie Murphy, Trevor Noah, Richard Pryor, Issa Rae, and Wanda Sykes; and visual works and other media including Aaron McGruder's The Boondocks, Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes, Nick Sousanis's Unflattening, Marvel's Hawkeye, The Onion, YouTube videos, advertisements, and memes.
Author : Richard Cumberland
Publisher : Boston : D. West and J. West and O.C. Greenleaf
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Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book Memoirs of Richard Cumberland written by Richard Cumberland and published by Boston : D. West and J. West and O.C. Greenleaf. This book was released on 1805 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Christopher J. Olson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442211040
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)
Download or read book 100 Greatest Cult Films written by Christopher J. Olson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-04-12 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term “cult film” may be difficult to define, but one thing is certain: A cult film is any movie that has developed a rabid following for one reason or another. From highly influential works of pop art like Eraserhead and Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! to trash masterpieces such as Miami Connection and Fateful Findings, thousands of movies have earned recognition as cult classics over the years, and new movies rise to cult status every year. So how do viewers searching for the best or most important cult films decide where to start? In 100 Greatest Cult Films, Christopher J. Olson highlights the most provocative, intriguing, entertaining, and controversial films produced over the last century. The movies included here have either earned reputations as bona fide cult classics or have in some way impacted our understanding of cult cinema, often transcending traditional notions of “good” and “bad” while featuring memorable characters, unforgettably shocking scenes, and exceptionally quotable dialogue. With detailed arguments for why these films deserve to be considered among the greatest of all time, Olson provides readers fodder for debate and a jumping-off point for future watching. A thought-provoking and accessible look at dozens of cinematic “treasures,” this resource includes valuable information on the films, creators, and institutions that have shaped cult cinema. Ultimately, The 100 Greatest Cult Films offers readers—from casual cinephiles, film scholars, and avid fans alike—a chance to discover or re-discover some of the most memorable films of all time.
Author : Tom Johnson
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476608962
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)
Download or read book The Christopher Lee Filmography written by Tom Johnson and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The career of Christopher Lee has stretched over half a century in every sort of film from comedy to horror and in such diverse roles as the Man With the Golden Gun, Frankenstein's monster, Fu Manchu and Sherlock Holmes. From Corridor of Mirrors in 1948 to Star Wars: Episode II-Attack of the Clones in 2002, this reference book covers 166 theatrical feature films: all production information, full cast and crew credits, a synopsis, and a critical analysis, with a detailed account of its making and commentary drawn from some thirty hours of interviews with Lee himself. Two appendices list Lee's television feature films and miniseries and his short films. The work concludes with an afterword by Christopher Lee himself. Photographs from the actor's private collection are included.
Author : Anthony Kaufman
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 1626745404
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (267 download)
Download or read book Steven Soderbergh written by Anthony Kaufman and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The long and prolific career of Steven Soderbergh (b. 1963) defies easy categorization. From his breakout beginnings in 1989 with sex, lies, and videotape to 2013, when he retired from big-screen studio movie making to focus on other pursuits including television, the director's output resembles nothing less than an elaborate experiment. Soderbergh's Hollywood vehicles such as the Ocean's Eleven movies, Contagion, and Magic Mike appear just as risky and outside-the-box as low-budget exercises such as Schizopolis, Bubble, and The Girlfriend Experience. This updated edition details key career moments: his creative crisis surrounding his fourth film, The Underneath; his rejuvenation with the ultra-low-budget free-style Schizopolis; the mainstream achievements Erin Brockovich, Traffic, and the Ocean's Eleven films; and his continuing dedication to pushing his craft forward with films as diverse as conspiracy thrillers, sexy dramas, and biopics on Che Guevara and Liberace. Spanning twenty-five years, these conversations reveal Soderbergh to be as self-effacing and lighthearted in his later more established years as he was when just beginning to make movies. He comes across as a man undaunted by the glitz and power of Hollywood, remaining, above all, a truly independent filmmaker unafraid to get his hands dirty and pick up the camera himself.
Author : W.E.J. Kuiper
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004326995
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (43 download)
Download or read book The Greek Aulularia written by W.E.J. Kuiper and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-07-11 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jonathan Santlofer
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1480434264
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (84 download)
Download or read book The Marijuana Chronicles written by Jonathan Santlofer and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A gem” of a collection of marijuana stories, poems and artwork by Joyce Carol Oates, Lee Child, Linda Yablonsky, Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, and others (New York Journal of Books). It’s known by many names: Pot. Grass. Hash. Hemp. Reefer. Ganja. Dope. Weed. Smoke. Spliff. Mary Jane. Tea. Blunt. And it has played just as many parts in the mind of the public, from Reefer Madness to medical marijuana. Here is a collection of new works as diverse and provocative as the drug itself. From Joyce Carol Oates’s “High” to Dean Haspiel’s “Cannibal Sativa”; from Maggie Estep’s “Zombie Hookers of Hudson” to Philip Spitzer’s “Tips for the Pot-Smoking Traveler,” this collection explores the drug in its many forms and varietals. In prose, pictures, stories, and poems, you can delve into the folklore and the facts, rich cultural history, and dramas personal, political, spiritual, and legal. Like Dave Chappelle says: “Hey, hey, hey. Smoke weed every day.”
Author : Gary Phillips
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1504054806
Total Pages : 677 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)
Download or read book The Drug Chronicles written by Gary Phillips and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 677 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wide range of bestselling and acclaimed writers—from masters of noir to literary lights—explore the milieu of drug culture in this “eye-opening series” (New York Journal of Books). From Lee Child to William T. Vollmann, Joyce Carol Oates to Sherman Alexie, Eric Bogosian to actor James Franco, many of the finest contemporary writers of fiction weigh in on the lure and destruction of drug use, society’s ambiguous relationship to drug culture, and criminal behavior with short stories that are alternately harrowing, funny, sad, or scary—but always original and gripping. The Cocaine Chronicles edited by Gary Phillips and Jervey Tervalon Contributors include Lee Child, Laura Lippman, Ken Bruen, and Susan Straight “Urban, gritty, and raw noir.” —Harlan Coben The Speed Chronicles edited by Joseph Mattson Contributors include William T. Vollmann, Sherman Alexie, James Franco, and Megan Abbott “Deserves great praise for the audacity of the topic, the depth of the discussion, the diversity of voices, and plain, old, good storytelling.” —New York Journal of Books The Heroin Chronicles edited by Jerry Stahl Contributors include Eric Bogosian, Lydia Lunch, Ava Stander, and Gary Phillips “[An] impressive array of writers . . . these tales of chasing the dragon, with corollaries often violent and savage, will satisfy devotees of noir fiction and outsider are alike.” —Publishers Weekly The Marijuana Chronicles edited by Jonathan Santlofer Contributors include Joyce Carol Oates, Lee Child, Raymond Mungo, and Rachel Shteir “Joyce Carol Oates is in a rare class of her own . . . So, too, are other contributors to this collection, including Lee Child and the always enjoyable Raymond Mungo.” —Kirkus Reviews
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Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (126 download)
Download or read book The Theatre written by and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume for 1888 includes dramatic directory for February-December; volume for 1889 includes dramatic directory for January-May.
Author : Frank Frankfort Moore
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Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Nell Gwynn - Comedian written by Frank Frankfort Moore and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 452 pages
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