A star of Stars Wars: Episode 1 -- The Phantom Menace, this Scottish-born actor's career took off after he played a heroin addict in Trainspotting.
Discusses A bout de souffle from a broad academic and critical perspective, setting plot, themes and techniques in context and exploring the film's significance. This York Film Note encourages students to appreciate differing interpretations of each film and to develop their own critical thinking.
Zuriel Oduwole: Filmmaker and Campaigner for Girls' Education (Remarkable Lives Revealed)
by Linda Barghoorn
Reel Culture is for the young person who is curious about film history and wants to be the one at the party who knows what Casablanca was about or who made the LBD (little black dress) hot in Breakfast at Tiffany's. From Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to Raiders of the Lost Ark, Reel Culture explores the 50 most influential--yet often unknown to teens--films of the 20th century.
From the series that adopts the stye and format of the popular youth magazines, this book concentrates on television, from information and personal experience to careers advice. It also covers controversial topics, such as the expansion of cable and satellite television and whether more choice for the public will mean a drop in standards. Both authors have experience in the field of television. Tim Byrne worked as an editor for a number of years, and is now a researcher with TVS. Tony Gregory is...
From the world of "Cars" soars "Planes: Fire & Rescue," a new comedy-adventure featuring a quirky crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfire. When world famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of wildfire air attack. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous air attack team, includi...
Walking with Dinosaurs Handbook (Walking with Dinosaurs)
by Calliope Glass
Walk with the dinosaurs in this handbook, with full-colour illustrations, based on the feature film. The original TV series, Walking with Dinosaurs had 70 million viewers and the long-running live stage show has sold 7 million tickets. The long-awaited 3D motion picture comes out this December, and is sure to thrill fans.
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Guide brings you everything you ever wanted to know about the wall-crawler, including the thrilling events and personalities that have shaped the life of one of the world's best-known comic book heroes. With over 600 comic books images.
This series looks at jobs which involve a high element of danger. Through colour photographs, anecdotes and fact boxes, each book focuses on the risks involved in a dangerous occupation, with detailed information on the rigorous training that prepares men and women for the kinds of risks they will face. The authors also aim to show that discipline, commitment and professionalism are essential qualities. Focusing on the history of stunt performers in films, this book includes chapters on the vari...
Hollywood Action Heroes gives you the inside stories of some of the best known action movie stars. Find out about their lives before they became famous. Take a look at their lives on and off the screen, the challenges they have faced and what makes them stars. Each book is full of photographs of the stars. Zoe Saldana wanted to be an action hero since she was a child. She has starred in many kinds of movies but is best known for her roles in Avatar, Star Trek and Guardians of the Galaxy. How did...