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4) Nureyev
Publisher
Kultur
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Film biography of the world's most famous ballet dancer, Rudolf Nureyev, made shortly before his death in 1993. The film traces Nureyev's life starting from his hometown of Ufa, the town in the foothills of Russia's Ural Mountains where he grew up, and includes the recollections of his sister, his former headmistress, the dance teacher who first discovered his talents, and the prima ballerina at the Kirov Theatre who was Nureyev's first dancing partner....
Author
Publisher
University of New Mexico Press
Language
English
Description
Hillerman discusses his craft, including his approach to plot, characterization, and setting, and the wrinkles and twists that make his brand of fiction unique. These and other insights into how he writes emerge in an extended interview with his long-time friend and fellow author Ernie Bulow. An autobiographical piece by Hillerman details his early years in Oklahoma, first encounters with Navajo culture, and his eventual life as journalist and author....
Author
Publisher
Joseph E. Shaffer III and Dr. Paula Kapp Greene
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This book is based on in-depth interviews with the dedicated men and women of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community of the United States Navy, operators and technicians who quietly undertake some of the most dangerous work performed by members of the American military. It is also based on heartfelt interviews with the families of these brave and dedicated sailors - noting their stresses, their pride, their successes, and sadly, their struggles,...
Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A charmingly illustrated and timely tribute to the women who broke glass ceilings in film and television, debuting during an historic time of change in the entertainment industry. Renegade Women: 50 Game Changers in Film and TV blends stunning illustrations, fascinating biographical profiles, and exclusive interviews with icons like Barbra Streisand, Rita Moreno, and Sigourney Weaver to celebrate the accomplishments of 50 extraordinary women throughout...
Publisher
Distributed by Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Horror and sci-fi veteran Lance Henriksen guides viewers through a fascinating exploration of the history of the American horror film, examining the earliest monster movies of the silent era up to the scariest modern-day masterpieces. Numerous interviews with horror genre masters plus clips from more than 150 films spanning over 100 years including: The Exorcist; Night of the living dead; Friday the 13th; Halloween; Nightmare on elm street; Texas...
Publisher
Distributed by WinStar TV & Video
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Clint Eastwood talks about his films and the making of them, provides a brief autobiographical introduction of how he got started in his career, and follows with film reminiscences giving insights about the production, the casting process, studios, the industry and experiences with collaborators.
Publisher
Fox Lorber CentreStage
Pub. Date
2000, 1999.
Language
English
Description
Steven Spielberg talks about his films and the making of them, provides a brief autobiographical introduction of how he got started in his career, and follows with film reminiscences giving insights about the production, the casting process, studios, the industry and experiences with collaborators.
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A photographic celebration of contemporary Native American life and an examination of important issues the community faces today by the creator of Project 562, Matika Wilbur"--
"In 2012, Matika Wilbur sold everything in her Seattle apartment and set out on a Kickstarter-funded pursuit to visit, engage, and photograph people from what were then the 562 federally recognized Native American Tribal Nations. Over the next decade, she traveled six hundred...
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
More than 200 breakthrough stars bring their stories to life in season four of the Emmy, nominated documentary series. Each episode melds compelling new interviews with irresistible clips to offer a fresh take on TV's biggest celebrities. Some of the shows highlighted include: Seinfeld, Miami Vice, Roseanne, ER, I love Lucy and Star Trek.
20) Rio Bravo
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
In the small Texas town of Rio Bravo, law and order is maintained by three unlikely enforcers: hard-boiled sheriff Chance; former quick draw artist Dude, now gone drunk and disheveled; and the crippled, wisecracking Stumpy, who patrols the jail with a shotgun. The arrest and incarceration of Joe Burdette for murder has set these three at odds with his brother, corrupt and wealthy landowner Nathan Burdette. Nathan assembles a force of hired guns to...