4865 results for 'Levy, Matt'

Erin A. Meyers examines the rise of reality television celebrity in 21st-century popular culture through a critical analysis of Us Weekly magazine's coverage of its cast members.The author explores...

The BBC's 'Irish Troubles' Television, Conflict and Northern Ireland by Robert J. Savage explores how television played a crucial role in disseminating news about the conflict in Northern Ireland...

Gilmore Girls: A Cultural History offers an engaging analysis of the popular series. Lara C. Stache and Rachel Davidson examine how the show serves as a representation of American culture and...

Levinas' Totality and Infinity is a foundational work of phenomenological philosophy that explores the relationship between ethics and human existence. This Reader's Guide provides a clear and...

Climate Leviathan: A Radical Approach to Our Planetary Future The world is facing an unprecedented crisis. Despite concerted efforts, leading capitalist states have failed to achieve adequate carbon...

Doris Delevingne's life was one of scandal and excess in 1920s and '30s high society. Her doomed relationship with Valentine Browne, Viscount Castlerosse, was marked by affairs and promiscuity,...

Understanding Children's Responses to Television By David Buckingham This book offers a new approach to studying the role of television in children's lives. It explores how children respond to...

Very Special Episodes examines how the television industry responded to and shaped social change, cultural traumas, and industrial transformations through its use of the "very special episode" format...

Mental Health Disorders on Television Representation Versus Reality by Kimberley McMahon-Coleman and Roslyn Weaver explores how portrayals of mental illness on television have evolved over time. From...

The Desperate People (Scripts of the Six Part Television Serial) by Francis Durbridge is a gripping whodunnit mystery. When Philip Martin fails to arrive in Ireland, his brother Larry and Detective...

Adam Kotsko explores why we find sociopathic characters so compelling in contemporary television. From high-brow drama to cartoons and news programs, ruthless characters are ubiquitous.The popularity...

This edition of Leviathan offers a comprehensive introduction to Thomas Hobbes' influential philosophical work. With modernized spelling and punctuation, as well as historical and interpretive notes,...

Discover what matters most to God. We serve a holy God who longs for us to pursue a life that is pleasing to Him. The book of Leviticus provides timeless principles for living that remain relevant to...

Hardcover, 354 pages, published May 2022. Working in film and television props is an art that can make or break a production. A well-chosen prop can become an iconic part of a movie's history, while...

Images of Incarceration explores how prisons are portrayed in film and television drama, featuring notable examples such as The Shawshank Redemption and Porridge. By comparing these fictional...

Semyon Izrailevich Lipkin's memoir is a testament to his humanity and civic courage. As a Soviet journalist during WW2, he witnessed and wrote about the horrors of Stalingrad, earning him the...

Dancing in the Distraction Factory: Music Television and Popular Culture by Andrew Goodwin explores the intersection of music and television in shaping popular culture. First published in 1992, this...

Yasutsune "Tony" Hirashiki's memoir is a gripping account of his ten years in Vietnam, from 1966 to 1975. As a young freelancer with a 16mm camera, he risked life and limb to capture the stories of...

The Channeled Image: Art and Media Politics After Television by Erica Levin In the 1950s, television became an integral part of American life. This shift sparked a new wave of artistic...

Wayang and Its Doubles: Javanese Puppet Theatre, Television and the Internet by Jan Mrázek explores the complex relationship between two seemingly disparate forms of media: ancient Javanese puppet...

Television has long been seen as a symbol of social and cultural change, yet many in postwar Europe viewed it as a medium with great potential to build a new society and create new forms of art. This...

Emmanuel Levinas and Maurice Blanchot: Ethics and the Ambiguity of WritingThis comparative study explores the philosophical ideas of two influential thinkers, Emmanuel Levinas and Maurice Blanchot...

At the dawn of a potentially transformative moment in television history, Elizabeth Rodwell examines the battle over interactivity in Japanese media. Major media conglomerates clashed with...

Drawing the Line: A Comprehensive Guide to Technical Hand Drafting for Film and Television. This is the definitive guide to scenic hand drafting for film and television, now updated and revised for...

The book of Leviticus remains a mystery to many Christians. Yet it is not only theologically rich but also essential for grasping the full-orbed message of the gospel. At its core, Leviticus is about...

Guy Foster's life is turned upside down when a murder takes place and he becomes the chief suspect. As he tries to clear his name, he finds himself increasingly entangled with people who pretend to...

Explore the timeless wisdom and wit of one of television's most beloved shows. Featuring memorable quotes and full-color photos, this book distills the best lessons from the hit series into 128 pages...

The literary allusions in Lost have long fascinated fans and critics alike. This book delves into the critical significance of these references, exploring how literature enhances the show's meaning...

Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street is one of the most inventive American films of the 1980s. Its sleeper success spawned a series of film sequels and a syndicated television program, cementing...

Six Seasons and a Movie: How Community Broke Television is an in-depth exploration of the influential TV series that rewrote the rules for sitcoms. Pop culture experts Chris Barsanti, Jeff Massey,...

Jane Austen's novels have captivated audiences for centuries, and their enduring popularity is reflected in nearly 30 film and television adaptations. This critical study explores the history of...

Broadway in the Box: Television's Lasting Love Affair with the Musical By Kelly Kessler The musical has long been a staple of American television, with its first appearance on the small screen dating...

Over thirty years, two influential French philosophers engaged in a conversation that spanned texts. Emmanuel Levinas and Jacques Derrida shared a Jewish heritage and background in phenomenology,...

For aspiring television journalists, this comprehensive guide offers practical advice and insider knowledge from experienced professionals. Drawing on their own experiences and interviews with news...

Sustainable Livestock Management for Poverty Alleviation and Food SecurityA practical guide to improving livestock health and farmer training in poor countries.This manual provides realistic advice...

Leviticus is the message God spoke to his people through Moses as they prepared to depart for the promised land. This commentary explores how this ancient text relates to Christian life today,...

Itv Cultures: Independent Television Over Fifty YearsThis book explores the complex history and development of ITV, examining the tensions between public service and commercial imperatives, regional...

Emmanuel Levinas: A New History of His Thought. Samuel Moyn provides a fresh and detailed account of the French-Jewish philosopher Emmanuel Levinas's thought, exploring his concept of "the other" in...

The Cambridge Companion to Hobbes's Leviathan is a comprehensive guide to Thomas Hobbes's influential work, Leviathan. This volume brings together leading scholars from ten countries to provide a...

Investigate the everyday rituals of television news production with this in-depth analysis. Emma Hemmingway explores how news is constructed through the interplay between professional journalists and...

Rerun Nation: How Repeats Invented American Television explores the fascinating phenomenon of reruns in television history and theory. Derek Kompare examines how reruns have shaped the cultural,...

Colored Television, Danzy Senna's latest novel, is a laugh-out-loud cultural comedy that tackles love, ambition, failure and reinvention in a scathing critique of the racial-identity-industrial...

The Collar: A Study of Christian Clergy in Literature and Media This wide-ranging study explores how Christian clergy have been represented in literature and media, from 17th-century writers to...

For the first time in English, this ambitious volume provides a comprehensive introduction to the history and aesthetics of German television. Covering developments from the dawn of the medium...

Helen Levitt's New York is a close reading of one of her most famous photographs, offering insight into the artist's unique approach to street photography. Levitt's work from the 1930s and 1940s...

Studio Television Production and Directing Concepts, Equipment, and Procedures is a comprehensive guide to studio production procedure. It covers essential studio terms and technology, providing the...

Emmanuel Levinas: A New Understanding of His Thought. Samuel Moyn provides a fresh history of Emmanuel Levinas's thought in this book, written in clear prose. By examining Levinas's early allegiance...

The Art and Craft of TV Directing offers an in-depth look at the craft of television directing through detailed interviews with industry professionals. This comprehensive guide provides essential...

A Critical History of Television's The Twilight Zone, 1959-1964 by Don Presnell and Marty McGee provides an in-depth examination of Rod Serling's influential anthology series. This comprehensive...

The 20th century has left an indelible mark on American society, and television played a pivotal role in shaping our collective memory. This book examines how TV shows from the past fifty years have...

Taming Leviathan: Waging the War of Ideas Around the World by Colleen Dyble In recent decades, many socialist ideologies have faced significant setbacks globally. Following the collapse of communism...

This novel is a complex and nuanced exploration of life, identity, and relationships, with a unique blend of humor, pathos, and insight. Through the eyes of Deborah, a young girl navigating the...

David Lavery's study of HBO's acclaimed series "Deadwood" offers a detailed analysis of its many facets. From its profane language and complex characters to its place in the western genre and serial...

This updated guide provides readers with the tools to create and manage their own hit streaming series. With over 30 years of experience as a screenwriter and professor, Neil Landau shares essential...

Fashion in Fiction: Text and Clothing in Literature, Film and Television by Peter McNeil, Vicki Karaminas, and Catherine Cole explores how clothing functions within fictional narratives. The book...

Chinese Television and Soft Power in Africa explores the rapid expansion of Star Times, a Chinese pay television company with significant influence across twenty African countries.The growth of Star...

Television Development: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating New TV Series. Understanding how television development works is crucial for anyone involved in the industry. This book provides a detailed...

Television Western Players, 1960-1975 A Biographical Dictionary by Everett Aaker is a comprehensive biographical encyclopedia covering every actor and actress who had a regular role in an American...

Unlock Your Potential for Success with Jackie Slevin's Proven System. Discover how to identify and enhance your individual potential for success using Jackie Slevin's twelve-step technique of chart...

Netflix at the Nexus: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Television. This collection examines the impact of streaming television on culture and individual relationships with media. By...

David Morley's study of television viewing among families from different cultural backgrounds offers a detailed analysis of how television is watched within the context of family life. This book...

Merold Westphal explores the similarities between the thought of Søren Kierkegaard and Emmanuel Levinas in this insightful dialogue.Westphal examines questions surrounding otherness, transcendence,...

For aspiring and professional television writers, Daniel P. Calvisi's Story Maps: TV Drama offers a clear, practical, step-by-step method to write a compelling pilot that adheres to Hollywood...

Sit Down and Be Counted: The Cultural Evolution of a Television StationRepublished for its 50th anniversary, this book tells the story of the establishment and early years of RTE television, from the...

The Book of Leviticus by Gordon J. Wenham is a comprehensive commentary that explores the often-misunderstood book of Leviticus, which has traditionally been viewed as less relevant to modern...

Television Was a Baby Crawling Towards That Death Chamber by Allen Ginsberg is a provocative and powerful collection of poetry that explores themes of sex, death, revolution, and America. Profane and...

Four hours a day watching television is more than a 24-hour day per week for many Britons. This staggering figure highlights just how deeply ingrained our love affair with the small screen has become...

Science Fiction Theatre: A History of the Television Program 1955-57 This comprehensive history documents the entire run of Science Fiction Theatre, a groundbreaking television series that explored...

The Bible's mysterious creatures are a world of their own, full of symbolism and metaphor. Flat readings often fail to capture the depth of these images, which serve as powerful representations of...

Total Directing: Integrating Camera and Performance in Film and Television by Tom Kingdon This comprehensive guide explores the technical aspects of screen directing and practical methods for...

Screens of Blood: A Critical Approach to Film and Television Violence explores how storytelling is evolving in response to changing attitudes towards violence. By examining examples from film and...

Charles Dickens' works have been extensively adapted for film and television, with many remaining accessible today. This survey explores the most popular adaptations of each Dickens novel, from...

Twenty years after its initial publication, this comprehensive textbook remains a vital resource for understanding the impact of television on children's development.The effects of television on...

Hannibal's Fairy Tale: Unpacking the Cultural Lessons of the Television Series Michelle Leigh Gompf explores how the television series Hannibal uses fairy tale elements to convey complex themes and...

Television has become an integral part of American culture, its images reflecting and influencing societal values. This collection of essays explores how television shapes our understanding of...

The Eco Bible Volume 2: An Ecological Commentary on Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy explores how the Bible addresses care for God's creation. Drawing on 3,500 years of religious ethics and...

Ancient evil awakens, and with it, a devastating reality. Michael's world is turned upside down as he faces the consequences of his actions. Despite their victory, destruction surrounds him, and he...

The Subversive Zombie Social Protest and Gender in Undead Cinema and Television by Elizabeth Aiossa explores how zombies have evolved from mindless monsters to complex, thought-provoking characters...

British Science Fiction Television: A National SurveyThis comprehensive study explores the popular British TV genre of science fiction, featuring in-depth analyses of shows such as "Doctor Who", "Red...

For aspiring screenwriters, this comprehensive guide offers insights into the art and craft of writing successful film and television scripts. Professor Richard Walter shares his highly coveted...

Becoming an Actor's Director: Directing Actors for Film and TelevisionThis practical guide provides directors with a step-by-step approach to preparation, connecting film-script analysis with the...

Philo T. Farnsworth was a true genius behind one of the most influential inventions of our time. His story is one of obsession and determination, as he worked tirelessly to demonstrate his idea by...

Thinking in Public: A New Perspective on Philosophy and Politics By examining the lives and works of three influential thinkers - Hannah Arendt, Emmanuel Levinas, and Leo Strauss - Benjamin Aldes...

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...

The Missed Encounter: A Philosophical Exploration of Levinas and Lacan By Sarah Harasym This book examines the similarities between Jacques Lacan and Emmanuel Levinas, two influential thinkers whose...

Emmanuel Levinas's thought can make us tremble. This is the profound impact of one of the most influential contemporary philosophers, whose prophetic words continue to reverberate through many fields...

Storytelling for Film and Television is a comprehensive guide to the art of narrative filmmaking and television production. Ken Dancyger provides a thorough explanation of the tools that underpin...

Film Fatales: Women in Espionage Films and Television, 1962-1973 This book profiles 107 women who appeared in spy films and television during the 1960s. Their roles range from innocent bystanders to...

This collection of new essays explores the popular television drama The Vampire Diaries through a postmodern critical lens. Spanning three decades, the show's storylines have engaged audiences with...

Color television was first demonstrated in 1928, but it remained a novelty for decades due to technical and cultural challenges. It wasn't until the 1960s that all three networks fully adopted color...

Music for Prime Time: A History of American Television Themes and Scoring is the most comprehensive history of television scoring to date. For decades, music composed for television was overlooked by...

Behind the scenes of one of television's most iconic shows lies a fascinating story of creation, success, and enduring popularity. In "Generation Friends", Saul Austerlitz takes readers on a journey...

Elvis Presley's rise to international superstardom was swift and unexpected. In 1956, he made his national television debut, marking the beginning of a remarkable career that spanned two decades...

The British Television Pilot Episodes Research Guide 1936-2015 by Christopher Perry A new idea can become an expensive flop for TV executives. So from the earliest days of television, the concept of...

All Shapes and Sizes: An Illustrated History of Film in Cinema and Television takes you on a journey through the history of film and television. Written by experts Grant Lobban and Jim Slater, this...

A Celebration of Animation: The 100 Greatest Cartoon Characters in Television History brings together a diverse range of beloved cartoon characters from the past century. Spanning from the 1920s to...

Twee: A Cultural Revolution in Music, Books, Television, Fashion, and FilmJournalist and cultural observer Marc Spitz explores the first great cultural movement since Hip Hop, tracing its roots from...

Talk on Television: Audience Participation and Public Debate By Sonia M. Livingstone and Peter Kenneth Lunt This book examines the value and significance of televised public debate, exploring how...

Remaking the Chinese Leviathan: Market Transition and the Politics of Governance in ChinaDali L. Yang examines the governance reforms in China, including administrative rationalization, divestiture...

In Pursuit of German Memory: History, Television, and Politics after Auschwitz examines how Germany's collective memories of Nazism have evolved over the past sixty years.The study focuses on three...