Performing Arts

The cinematic vigilante has taken many forms over the years. From the violent Ku Klux Klan in The Birth of a Nation to the mentally unstable Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver, these characters have been...

The Cult Film Experience Beyond All Reason by J. P. Telotte explores the enduring appeal of cult movies, examining why fans return to their favorite films again and again. This study identifies two...

Dalton Trumbo was a Hollywood screenwriter and playwright whose career was marked by controversy and perseverance. His refusal to answer questions about his past involvement with the Communist Party...

From the late 1940s to the early 1960s, Hollywood underwent a significant transformation as it shifted its production activities overseas. This period of transition is known as "runaway" production,...

The Screenwriter Activist: A Practical Guide to Tackling Social Issues in Film. Some of the most impactful films ever made have addressed real-world social issues, from genocide to homophobia to...

The Hollywood Action and Adventure Film provides a comprehensive overview of the history, themes, and critical approaches to this genre in American cinema. It draws on a wide range of examples, from...

A train crash leaves eighteen dead and a community reeling with guilt and anger. As the stationmaster struggles to come to terms with his role in the tragedy, he finds himself at the centre of a mob...

The Image in Dispute: Art and Cinema in the Age of Photography By Dudley Andrew University of Texas Press, 1997 This collection of essays explores the impact of photography, cinema, and video on our...

The Bollywood Reader provides a comprehensive understanding of Indian cinema's cultural, social, and political significance. This collection of essays by eminent scholars explores the history and...

Beyond the Box: Television and the Internet explores how television viewing has changed in response to technological advancements. This book examines the impact of the internet on television...

Exploring how young people are portrayed in film around the world, Youth Culture in Global Cinema offers a comprehensive investigation into the varied conditions in which youth live. Eighteen...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Illuminating Reality through Critical Analysis. This collection of essays explores how the popular television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer reflects and shapes our...

Performance and the Afterlives of Injustice by Catherine Cole explores how the voices and visions of artists can help us see what otherwise evades perception. In the context of post-apartheid South...

The hero's journey mythic character arcs are woven throughout the Star Wars saga. This book explores how characters from different ages and backgrounds navigate their own stories within the epic...

The Secret Life of Movies: Schizophrenic and Shamanic Journeys in American Cinema by Jason Horsley explores how film can reveal the unconscious realms of society. This book examines movies that delve...

The Hollywood Romantic Comedy Conventions, History, Controversies by Leger Grindon A comprehensive study of the Hollywood romantic comedy film genre, from its development with sound to the present...

Film scores underwent a significant transformation from the 1950s to the 1970s, marked by a shift away from classical traditions and towards jazz, rock, funk, and avant-garde styles. This...

British Television Policy: A Reader provides a comprehensive overview of television broadcasting policy in the UK since 1945. This collection of key documents and critically analysed policy debates...

Energy and Forces as Aesthetic Interventions Politics of Bodily Scenarios by Sabine Huschka and Barbara Gronau explores the concept of energy in its aesthetic and political potential. This volume...

The Secret Life of Theater: Uncovering the Nature and Function of Theatrical Representation This study explores the fundamental questions that underpin theater, from its origins in Ancient Greece to...

Film and the Anarchist Imagination offers an authoritative account of films featuring anarchist characters and motifs. Richard Porton explores how filmmakers have portrayed anarchism's traditions of...

The Story of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg is a powerful play that explores the themes of betrayal, love, and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming oppression. Written by Nina Serrano, Paul Richards,...

Reframing Reality: The Aesthetics of the Surrealist Object in French and Czech Cinema by Alison Frank explores how surrealist objects are used in film to explore the unconscious. This approach offers...

Asian American Film and Video: A Study of Cinematic Projections and Identity. This book offers an in-depth analysis of how Asian American filmmakers frame and are framed by history, exploring the...

A Cinema Without Walls: Movies and Culture After Vietnam by Timothy Corrigan explores how modern advertising techniques, technological advancements, and cultural shifts have changed our viewing...

Rome, Season One: History Makes Television examines the first season of the HBO-BBC collaboration in a collection of thought-provoking essays by leading scholars. This book focuses on the historical...

Screening Social Justice: An ethnographic study of Brave New Films and its role in mobilizing progressive activism through documentary filmmaking. Brave New Films is a nonprofit film production...

As Charlie Fairbanks shines his spotlight on the Moon, he illuminates not only the wonders of space exploration but also the darker aspects of his nation's history. This poignant story explores the...

Off-White Hollywood explores how the 'ethnicity' of white European-American actresses has shaped American identity and nation building. Diane Negra examines key stars from different eras, including...

Simone de Beauvoir's philosophical ideas have had a profound influence on feminist thought, and yet her work has often been overlooked in film studies. This book seeks to rectify this imbalance by...

The Disney Fetish by Seán J. Harrington Seán J. Harrington examines the Disney franchise through a psychoanalytical framework to explore the spirit of devotion, fandom, and frenzy that is instilled...

This collection of essays and interviews challenges systemic exclusions in ballet teaching by assembling research on teaching methods, choreographic processes, and archival material. It provides...

The Soviet film industry's creative control was more limited than often assumed. Maria Belodubrovskaya reveals that even under Stalin's regime, directors like Eisenstein and Pudovkin maintained...

TNT: The New Theatre offers an extraordinary account of 40 years in the life of one of the most successful touring theatre companies. This wide-ranging and entertaining history covers magical...

Speaking in Images: Interviews with Contemporary Chinese Filmmakers by Michael Berry offers an insightful collection of conversations with influential directors who have shaped the face of Chinese...

French Film Theory and Criticism: A History/Anthology, 1907-1939 by Richard Abel This two-volume set explores a pivotal moment in French cultural history, shedding light on the emergence of film...

This comprehensive guide explores California's rich history in science fiction, fantasy, and horror film locations from 1919 to 1955. Spanning over five decades, it covers more than 60 serials,...

This fine book enlarges our understanding of one of the great national cinematic flowerings of the last decade. In the late 1990s, South Korean film and other cultural products gained unprecedented...

Italian Ecocinema Beyond the Human by Elena Past explores the complex relationships between filmmaking practice and the nonhuman world. Using five Italian films as case studies, Past examines how...

Comfort Sequels: The Psychology of Movie Sequels from the 80s and 90s by Emily Marinelli explores how certain film sequels evoke nostalgia and provide comfort. Through new interviews with cast and...

Ben Jonson and Theatre Performance, Practice, and Theory by Richard Allen Cave, Elizabeth Schafer, Brian Woolland This book explores Ben Jonson's drama from the perspective of both theatre...

Wes Craven: A Master of Horror Film The career of filmmaker Wes Craven is marked by a diverse range of horror films that have captivated audiences since the early 1970s. This book provides an...

Arabian Nights A Queer Film Classic by Michael Moon explores the legacy and context of Pier Paolo Pasolini's 1974 film adaptation. Pasolini, a renowned poet, novelist, and social critic, turned to...

Exploring the lesser-known use of music in Jean-Luc Godard's films and video essays from the 1960s to the late 1990s, this monograph delves into the under-researched world of metafilm music.Godard's...

The Rise of the Victorian Actor by Michael Baker is a social history that explores how wider social attitudes and developments affected the changing status of acting as a profession during the 19th...

Crafting Truth: Documentary Form and Meaning explores how documentary films construct their stories through camera work, editing, sound, performance, and rhetorical devices. By examining a range of...

Fantasy and animation have long been intertwined in popular culture. This collection of essays explores their complex relationship, examining how fantasy storytelling has influenced animated films...

Aesthetics of Film Production: A Hands-on Guide to Authorial Voice by James B. Joyce provides a comprehensive exploration of the filmmaking process, focusing on the formal choices that shape a film's...

Illuminating Torchwood: Essays on Narrative, Character and Sexuality in the BBC SeriesThis collection of essays explores the unique blend of science fiction and fantasy that makes Torchwood a...

Diane Conrad and Monica Prendergast bring together scholars and practitioners in education to explore why educators are often portrayed in film and theatre. This collection critiques traditional...

The story behind Star Trek's revival in the late 1960s and early 1970s is one of intrigue and controversy. Sherilyn Connelly delves into the facts, drawing on hundreds of contemporary news articles...

The Audio Theater Guide provides a comprehensive guide to audio performance, covering topics such as microphone acting, vocal effects, scriptwriting, and sound manipulation. This practical resource...

The Field Day Theatre Company has been a significant presence in Irish cultural and intellectual life since its founding in 1980. This company was established by a group of prominent Irish artists as...

The Return of the Epic Film: Aesthetics and History in the 21st Century By Andrew B. R. Elliot and Andrew B. R. Elliott The epic film genre has experienced a resurgence in recent years, with many...

Screenwriting for film and television is a complex process that requires careful consideration of narrative material. This practical guide by Ben Brady provides a step-by-step approach to turning any...

Sherlock and Transmedia Fandom Essays on the BBC Series Louisa Ellen Stein;Kristina Busse McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers A collection exploring the cultural intersections and fan traditions that...

Step inside the world of film production design, as seen in the creation of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. This visually stunning book takes you through the magical journey of bringing the...

Shaw and the Actresses Franchise League Staging EqualityIn 1908, a group of actresses gathered at a London hotel to effect change for women. Their determination led to the formation of the Actresses...

Delmer Daves: A Forgotten Visionary of American Cinema In 2022, Douglas Horlock published a groundbreaking study that sheds new light on the life and work of Delmer Daves, an American screenwriter,...

James Valentine's life is about to take an unexpected turn. After visiting a fortune teller in Whitby, he's told that three women will influence his life in ways he can't imagine.This humorous tale...

Football has become one of the most popular television genres worldwide, attracting millions of fans and powerful company sponsorship. In "A Game of Two Halves", Cornel Sandvoss explores football's...

A mysterious death at a wedding reception sets off a chain of events in this murder mystery comedy play. When a man falls dead from a gunshot during the garter toss, Damage control expert Mr. Parker...

Develop your modern dance skills with this comprehensive textbook, featuring 50 photos to guide you through technique and practice.The accompanying web resource provides additional support, including...

Beverly Garland: A Life in Television and Film. Beverly Garland was a television and film icon of her time, known for her starring roles in popular shows such as My Three Sons and Scarecrow and Mrs...

Italian Cinema from the Silent Screen to the Digital Image by Joseph Luzzi explores the enduring appeal of Italian cinema through its key films, filmmakers, and historical contexts. From the silent...

This comprehensive volume explores 30 western film series produced during the early sound era of cinema. From long-running franchises like Hopalong Cassidy and The Durango Kid, to those with shorter...

Daniel Morgan's Late Godard and the Possibilities of Cinema offers a detailed analysis of Jean-Luc Godard's films and videos since the late 1980s, including Soigne ta droite, Nouvelle vague,...

Inside the creative process of four major theatrical productions is revealed in this second volume of Mark Bly's Production Notebooks. Each notebook provides a comprehensive diary history of key...

With over 275 performance-tested acting games, this comprehensive workbook offers a vast array of proven activities for learning and developing essential acting skills. Compiled from numerous...

Examining the music videos and careers of female musicians Pat Benatar, Cyndi Lauper, Tina Turner, and Madonna, Lisa A. Lewis challenges the idea that MTV presents only negative images of women.By...

Pauline Koner's guide to performance is based on her teaching at the Juilliard School in New York. It explores her theories on the primary and secondary elements that make up the art of performing...

This collection brings together seventeen of the most iconic comedians of the 20th century as they share their insights into what makes people laugh.Each interview was carefully elicited by the...

Behind the scenes of daytime television talk shows lies a complex web of producers, guests, and studio audiences. Laura Grindstaff explores how these shows create drama through carefully crafted...

The ABCs of Classic Hollywood explores the hidden elements that make classic Hollywood films enduring. Robert Ray examines four influential movies from the 1930-1945 period, including Grand Hotel and...

Twenty-six personal essays by college teachers, actors, directors, and playwrights explore the enduring appeal of theatre in modern society.The contributors share their unique perspectives on why...

This book provides a comprehensive account of Mary Wigman's life and work, exploring her innovative approach to dance and its impact on the theatrical art. A detailed analysis of her key ideas and...

Confessions of an Invisible Man by Graham Hey is a humorous and thought-provoking memoir that explores the author's experiences as a man who has become invisible.The story begins with the author's...

Caribbean Dance: A Groundbreaking Overview of Island Cultures and Diverse Traditions. This comprehensive collection explores the complex and layered cultures that gave birth to various Caribbean...

The Enemy on Trial: Early Soviet Courts on Stage and Screen By Julie A. Cassiday In 1920s Soviet Russia, show trials became a powerful tool for indoctrinating the public into the new socialist order...

Behind the glitter and glamour of ballroom dancing lies a world of secrets and scandals. In "Ballroom Dancing: Shocking True Stories from Behind The Scenes", Joe Tango reveals the unvarnished truth...

Douglas Sirk's striking visual aesthetic was deeply rooted in his understanding of key movements in twentieth century art and architecture. This interdisciplinary analysis reveals how his formal...

Screening Characters explores the theories and practices of character development in film, television, and interactive media. This book examines the ways in which performers and stars shape our...

This collection of essays offers a wide-ranging exploration of Indian classical dance, covering topics such as appreciation, criticism, theory, and philosophy. It also includes in-depth analysis of...

This stunning watercolor book brings the magical creatures and plants of the Wizarding World to colorful life with 32 new original projects. Featuring fully painted sample images, clear instructions,...

Oscar Micheaux and His Circle: African-American Filmmaking and Race Cinema of the Silent Era is a comprehensive collection of essays that sheds new light on the life and work of Oscar Micheaux, the...

Giving and Taking Voice in Learning Disabled Theatre offers a unique perspective on the concept of 'voice' in learning disabled theatre. Drawing on 18 years of experience with Different Light Theatre...

As an actress, Julia Varley finds herself caught between two worlds: the concrete reality of performance and the abstract realm of her audience's imagination. In this unique account, she explores the...

The Making of 'The Sixth Sense' by Mackenzie Nichols In 1999, M. Night Shyamalan's film "The Sixth Sense" revolutionized on-screen storytelling and the horror and supernatural thriller genres. This...

Roy Scheider & The Bigger Boat: A One-Person Play in Two Acts by Michael B. Druxman A behind-the-scenes look at the life and career of Roy Scheider, the actor known for his iconic roles in films like...

The Film Actor's Guide provides a comprehensive introduction to film acting for those just starting out. With 15 years of industry experience, Tony Hart shares his expertise to demystify the craft...

This collection reimagines the study of English and media by exploring how people engage with reading, watching, making, and listening in their everyday lives. By working across boundaries, the...

Paid to Care: Domestic Workers in Contemporary Latin American Culture offers a unique insight into the lives and struggles of paid domestic workers in Latin America. Through an analysis of films,...

Queer Screams: A History of LGBTQ+ Survival Through the Lens of American Horror Cinema by Abigail Waldron explores the intersection of horror and queer experiences in American cinema. This historical...

Opening Bazin: Postwar Film Theory and Its AfterlifeThis collection brings together thirty-three renowned film scholars to explore the work of André Bazin, a key figure in postwar French cinema...

The history of American film studios spans over a century, from the early days of filmmaking to the present. This comprehensive encyclopedia covers 66 studios of varying sizes and specialties,...

Film and Television After 9/11 by Wheeler Winston Dixon explores how the terrorist attacks of September 2001 have influenced the production and reception of Hollywood and foreign films. The book...

Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers is a comprehensive guide to evaluating scripts using a formalist approach. This seventh edition introduces new plays, updated content, and...

The Berklee in the Pocket Essential Songwriter is a concise guide for songwriters. It provides 17 chord progressions at the heart of hit songs, along with guitar charts and keyboard chords to play...

John Stuart was a beloved figure in British cinema, with a devoted fan base rivaling that of Ivor Novello. His films, which spanned six decades and 172 titles, are now largely forgotten.With...

Gaze Regimes: Film and feminisms in Africa explores the complex relationships between women working in film in Africa. This collection of essays and interviews examines the power dynamics at play in...