Titoli in Storia e critica

Theyre not going to catch us, Dan Aykroyd, as Elwood Blues, tells his brother Jake, played by John Belushi. Were on a mission from God. So opens the musical action comedy The Blues Brothers, which hit theaters on June 20, 1980. Their scripted mission was to save a local Chicago orphanage. But...

A myth-busting, jaw-dropping, fun-filled tour through the science of your favorite fantastical world. Award-winning comedian and popular-science writer Helen Keen uncovers the astounding science behind the mystical, blood-soaked world of Game of Thrones, answering questions like: Is it possible...

A mob boss in therapy. An experimental, violent prison unit. The death of an American city, as seen through a complex police investigation. A lawless frontier town trying to talk its way into the United States. A corrupt cop who rules his precinct like a warlord. The survivors of a plane crash...

If Hollywood had a superhero throne, Spider-Man would be perched upon it. As the most popular superhero in the world, the web-slinger plays a pivotal role in three of the six highest-grossing film franchises in history: the Marvel Cinematic Universe; the Avengers quadrilogy; and the Spider-Man movies themselves. Spidey has come a long way since Marvel guru Stan Lee first concocted him in 1962, but until now his cinematic journey has not been fully documented.

A Companion to Martin Scorsese is a comprehensive collection of original essays assessing the career of one of America's most prominent contemporary filmmakers. Contains contributions from prominent scholars in North America and Europe that use a variety of analytic approaches Offers fresh...

Trace the fascinating technological history of how a crude laboratory experiment completely rewired global pop culture. Whether you are seeking a thought-provoking commute or unwinding with a deeply nostalgic look at the past, this narrative captures the relentless evolution of our living rooms...

Trace the evolution of animation from simple optical toys to the modern CGI revolution in this energetic film history. Perfect for an inspiring commute or a nostalgic escape, this journey reveals how visionary artists taught still drawings to breathe, think, and feel. Step inside the bustling...

Trace the energetic sports history of a quiet British pub game that transformed into a global pop culture spectacle. Perfect for your morning commute, this engaging narrative transports you from the smoky taverns of twentieth-century Britain to the roaring, brightly lit arenas of modern...

Experience the captivating evolution of film history, transforming silent shadow play into a global cinematic powerhouse. Whether you need an inspiring deep-focus listen for your morning commute or a nostalgic dive into pop culture, this audio journey captures our relentless desire to share...

Experience the ultimate film history journey, tracing visual storytelling from optical parlor tricks to high art. Whether you're upgrading your daily commute or seeking an intellectual deep dive, this immersive chronicle captures the magic of the silver screen. Step behind the camera to see how...

Uncover the gripping sociology and media history behind the glowing screen that quietly rewired human consciousness. Perfect for an analytical morning commute, this engaging narrative traces the rise of broadcasting from a fascinating laboratory curiosity into an omnipresent political and...

'I loved it, and I'm sure you will too' - Joe Lycett 'A captivating memoir: illuminating, witty, and tremendously moving' - Nigella Lawson 'A tender portrait of the importance of TV' - Jack Thorne Two very gay things happened in the space of 24 hours in October 2003. Coronation Street aired its...

Since the murder of Sharon Tate in 1969, the names Charles Manson and Roman Polanski have been brutally linked. But new analysis of the parallel and intertwining stories of these two men reveals a connection that preceded that fateful day. In their early years Manson and Polanski both developed...

How can a film score make you cheer, shiver, cry or punch the air? How do directors communicate their musical vision to composers? And when does a soundtrack take on a life of its own? In Mark Kermode's Surround Sound the award-winning film critic, together with radio producer Jenny Nelson...

A wry, robust and developed defence of accountable critical voices' 4 stars, Total Film For decades, the backbone of film criticism has been the hatchet job – the entertaining trashing of a film by professional reviewers, seen by many as cynical snobs. But with the arrival of the internet...

A brutally honest look at the systemic exclusion of women in film—an industry with massive cultural influence—and how, in response, women are making space in cinema for their voices to be heard. Generation after generation, women have faced the devastating reality that Hollywood is a system...

The bestselling author of Seinfeldia offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes cultural history of the iconic and award-winning television series, Sex and the City, in a “bubbly, yet fierce cultural dissection of the groundbreaking show” (Chicago Tribune). This is the story of how a columnist...

Myths of Masculinity and American Film examines ideologies of white American manhood that permeated United States culture between 1974 and 2016—the period in which the boys of Generation X grew into adulthood. Stephen R. Duncan argues that the mass media of movies and television, along with...

For film buffs and literature lovers alike, Turner Classic Movies presents an essential guide to 40 cinema classics and the enduring love stories that served as their heart-tugging inspiration. What makes a good love story endure? Is it the courtship? The obstacles along the way? The happy...

This program is read by Yael Rizowy with actor Nelson Franklin, who plays Robby in New Girl. "Thorough and entertaining... hilarious and touching... a must for New Girl fans." —Library Journal Go inside the writers’ room and onto the set of the honorary queen of comfort shows—with...