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| the fisher king nominations: Sati Achath, 2011-06 This book gives in a nutshell the bio of 60 Hollywood celebrities who are currently active in films. Each bio is accompanied by a caricature of the celebrity made by the author himself. |
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| the fisher king nominations: You're Only as Good as Your Next One Mike Medavoy, 2013-06-25 “An under-read and engaging show-biz memoir.” –The New Yorker If I had a talent for anything, it was a talent for knowing who was talented. Mike Medavoy is a Hollywood rarity: a studio executive who, though never far from controversy, has remained well loved and respected through four decades of moviemaking. What further sets him apart is his role in bringing to the screen some of the most acclaimed Oscar-winning films of our time: Apocalypse Now, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus, The Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia, and Sleepless in Seattle are just some of the projects he green-lighted at United Artists, Orion, TriStar, his own Phoenix Pictures. The ultimate lose-lose situation for a studio executive: to wind up with a commercial bomb and a bad movie. Of course, there are the box office disasters, and the films, as Medavoy says, for which I should be shot. They, too, have a place in his fascinating memoir -- a pull-no-punches account of financial and political maneuvering, and of working with the industry's brightest star power, including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Sharon Stone, Michael Douglas, Meg Ryan, and countless others. Putting together the elements of a film is a succession of best guesses. Medavoy speaks out on how movie studio buyouts have stymied the creative process and brought an end to the hands-off golden age of filmmaking. An eyewitness to Hollywood history in the making, he gives a powerful and poignant view of the past and future of a world he knows intimately. |
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| the fisher king nominations: Star Peter Biskind, 2010-04-03 In this compulsively readable and constantly surprising book, Peter Biskind, the author of the film classics Easy Riders, Raging Bulls and Down and Dirty Pictures, writes the most intimate, revealing, and balanced biography ever of Hollywood legend Warren Beatty. Famously a playboy—he has been linked to costars Natalie Wood, Julie Christie, Diane Keaton, and Madonna, among others—Beatty has also been one of the most ambitious and successful stars in Hollywood. Several Beatty films have passed the test of time, from Bonnie and Clyde to Shampoo, Heaven Can Wait, Reds (for which he won the best director Oscar), Bugsy, and Bulworth. Few filmgoers realize that along with Orson Welles, Beatty is the only person ever nominated for four Academy Awards for a single film—and unlike Welles, Beatty did it twice, with Heaven Can Wait and Reds. Biskind shows how Beatty used star power, commercial success, savvy, and charm to bend Hollywood moguls to his will, establishing an unprecedented level of independence while still working within the studio system. Arguably one of the most successful and creative figures in Hollywood over the last few decades, Beatty exercised unique control over his films, often hiring screenwriters out of his own pocket (and frequently collaborating with them), producing, directing, and acting, becoming an auteur before anyone in Hollywood knew what the word meant. In this fascinating biography, the ultimate Hollywood Star comes to life—complete with excesses and achievements—as never before. |
| the fisher king nominations: Forensics Harry A. Milman PhD, 2020-10-29 Carrie Fisher, also known as Princess Leia from Star Wars, had been abusing cocaine and other pharmaceuticals for many years, so when it was announced that she died from sleep apnea, I was skeptical. A more plausible explanation would have been that she died from a drug overdose. A review of the medical examiner's report revealed that the Fisher family refused to give permission for an autopsy and toxicology tests to be done. Constrained by these limitations, the coroner labeled the manner of death undetermined. FORENSICS: The Science behind the Deaths of Famous People is an analysis and description of how coroners determine the cause and manner of death. An investigation of twenty-three deaths of famous people was conducted based on a review of publicly available autopsy and toxicology reports, as well as published scientific and lay articles. Drug use was implicated in 70 percent of the deaths. Four celebrity deaths were the result of suicide or homicide. Four others were from natural causes. |
| the fisher king nominations: Cape Fear Rob Daniel, 2021-11-16 Martin Scorsese’s Cape Fear (1991) opens with a shot of water and climaxes on a raging river. Despite, or perhaps because of, the film’s great commercial success, critical analysis of the film typically does not delve beneath the surface of Scorsese’s first major box office hit. As it reaches its 30th anniversary, Cape Fear is now ripe for a full appraisal. The remake of J. Lee Thompson’s 1962 Cape Fear was originally conceived as a straightforward thriller intended for Steven Spielberg. Author Rob Daniel investigates the fascinating ways Scorsese’s style and preoccupations transform his version into a horror epic. The director’s love of fear cinema, his Catholicism and filmmaking techniques shift Cape Fear into terrifying psychological and psychosexual waters. The analysis also examines the influence of Gothic literature and fairy tales, plus how academic approaches to genre aid an understanding of the film. |
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| the fisher king nominations: The Battle of Brazil Jack Mathews, Terry Gilliam, Tom Stoppard, Charles McKeown, 1998 (Applause Books). The totally restored, revamped and researched blow-by-blow recounting of the most spectacular title bout in the blood-soaked history of Hollywood. This book documents in rare detail the back-room haggling and the attempted ego-bashing that is part of the movie business. Gene Siskel; Told with the passion of an advocate yet with the objectivity of a crack reporter, The Battle of Brazil is a chilling, inevitably hilarious account of a great film that almost got away. USA Today. |
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| the fisher king nominations: Celebrity Biographies - The Amazing Life of Robin Williams and Bob Hoskins - Famous Stars Matt Green, Ever wondered how Robin Williams and Bob Hoskins rose to stardom? There have been few men as simultaneously talented, funny, sympathetic, and enthusiastically passionate about their craft as comedian and actor Robin Williams. Although he was born into a privileged existence as the son of a Detroit motor company executive, Williams quickly abandoned his place as heir to a business empire to try his hand at acting and comedy. The young man’s unbridled enthusiasm and energy, as well as his hard-working attitude, quickly brought Williams success on the stand-up comedy scene in San Francisco. What followed was a whirlwind of success. Although most movie fans remember the surly and pudgy actor Bob Hoskins as the hardboiled detective in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, the British actor was actually responsible for bringing a new level of class and artistic commitment to British filmmaking in the 80’s and 90’s. Beginning his life in the theater, Hoskins brought great poise and preparation to every role he undertook. For more interesting facts you must read the biographies. Grab Your biography book now! |
| the fisher king nominations: Celebrity Biographies - The Amazing Life Of Robin Williams - Famous Actors Matt Green, Ever wondered how Robin Williams rose to stardom? There have been few men as simultaneously talented, funny, sympathetic, and enthusiastically passionate about their craft as comedian and actor Robin Williams. Although he was born into a privileged existence as the son of a Detroit motor company executive, Williams quickly abandoned his place as heir to a business empire to try his hand at acting and comedy. The young man’s unbridled enthusiasm and energy, as well as his hard-working attitude, quickly brought Williams success on the stand-up comedy scene in San Francisco. For more interesting facts you must read his biography. Grab your biography book now! |
| the fisher king nominations: Streisand Anne Edwards, 2016-02-15 Streisand: A Biography is much more than the story of the world's greatest living performer, how she got there, and why she remains at the top after three decades, it is also, in Anne Edward's sure hands, a compelling chronicle of a woman's fight to validate her appearance, her talent, and her right to love and be loved. Time and time again Streisand has demonstrated the ability to reinvent herself to keep pace with the continuing changes in musical taste. This updated edition of Edwards's pioneering biography chronicles her public life as a political activist as well as her private life as Mrs. James Brolin. |
| the fisher king nominations: Cubans, an Epic Journey Sam Verdeja, Guillermo Martínez, 2011 This book is a collection of more than thirty essays by renowned scholars, historians, journalists, and media professionals that portray the experience of Cubans exiled in the United States and other countries in the last sixty years. |
| the fisher king nominations: Historical Dictionary of Contemporary American Theater James Fisher, 2021-07-15 Historical Dictionary of the Contemporary American Theater, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 1.000 cross-referenced entries on plays, playwrights, directors, designers, actors, critics, producers, theaters, and terminology. |
| the fisher king nominations: Another Fine Mess Saul Austerlitz, 2010-09 Charlie Chaplin. Buster Keaton. The Marx Brothers. Billy Wilder. Woody Allen. The Coen brothers. Where would the American film be without them? Yet the cinematic genre these artists represent--comedy--has perennially received short shrift from critics, film buffs, and the Academy Awards. Saul Austerlitz’s Another Fine Mess is an attempt to right that wrong. Running the gamut of film history from City Lights to Knocked Up, Another Fine Mess retells the story of American film from the perspective of its unwanted stepbrother--the comedy. In 30 long chapters and 100 shorter entries, each devoted primarily to a single performer or director, Another Fine Mess retraces the steps of the American comedy film, filling in the gaps and following the connections that link Mae West to Doris Day, or W. C. Fields to Will Ferrell. The first book of its kind in more than a generation, Another Fine Mess is an eye-opening, entertaining, and enlightening tour of the American comedy, encompassing the masterpieces, the box-office smashes, and all the little-known gems in between. |
| the fisher king nominations: Academy Awards Gail Kinn, Jim Piazza, 2006-05-15 THE definitive guide to the Academy Awards, from the very first ceremony to this year's 80th anniversary spectacular, includes EVERY nominee and winner in EVERY category?and has been fully updated to include the most recent winners and losers, unforgettable photographs, and highlights. Written by film experts who are sought out every year for their insider knowledge of movies and Hollywood, this book is both a comprehensive reference and a detailed history of the Academy Awards, complete with each year's facts, highlights, and controversies?all told with authority and attitude. Packed with more than 500 photographs from the Oscar ceremonies and red carpet as well as the movies themselves, it outdoes any other book on the market in both information and illustrations. And compared to boring official books with less reportage and much less color, this unauthorized book delivers what fans want most: ALL the facts, enhanced by juicy commentary and pictures galore. Now in its fourth edition, it?s the most popular, comprehensive, lavishly illustrated, and enjoyable Oscar book out there. |
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| the fisher king nominations: Oscar's Favorite Actors Roger Leslie, 2017-07-14 Just as the Academy Awards have an impact upon stars and their careers, their filmic achievements influence the Academy and contribute to the rich history of the Oscars. Upset wins, jarring losses and glaring oversights have helped define the careers of Hollywood icons, while unknown actors have proven that timing sometimes beats notoriety or even talent. With detailed discussion of their performances and Awards night results, this book describes how 108 actors earned the Academy's favor--and how 129 others were overlooked. |
| the fisher king nominations: The Genius Who Drowned in His Own Mind: The Story of Robin Williams John Levesley, 2025-06-03 Dive deep into the extraordinary life of Robin Williams, a comedic genius whose boundless talent and infectious laughter touched millions worldwide. This definitive biography unravels the complex tapestry of Robin’s rise to fame, his dazzling career, and the personal battles that haunted him behind the scenes. From his explosive stand-up beginnings to iconic film roles, and from the joyous highs of family life to the crushing lows of addiction and mental illness, this book offers an unflinching look at the man behind the mask. Explore the duality of a soul that brought light to the darkest places, yet struggled profoundly within his own mind. Through intimate stories, rare insights, and heartfelt reflections, discover Robin’s resilience, generosity, and the legacy he left behind—a legacy of laughter, love, and a poignant reminder of the fragility of the human spirit. Perfect for fans and newcomers alike, this gripping narrative sheds light on the brilliance and vulnerability of one of the most beloved entertainers of our time. A must-read journey through the life, challenges, and enduring impact of Robin Williams. |
| the fisher king nominations: The Book of Baby Love Edward Hoffman, 2003-10 For new parents, old parents, and loved ones, this is the perfect gift for christenings and baby showers. Remembrances on becoming a parent from Madonna, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and more than 100 others. |
| the fisher king nominations: The Fisher King Richard LaGravenese, 1991 A bold, unique and exhilirating cinematic trip. An astonishing comedy about love, loss, and redemption. |
| the fisher king nominations: The Cambridge Companion to Film Music Mervyn Cooke, Fiona Ford, 2016-12-08 This wide-ranging and thought-provoking collection of specially-commissioned essays provides a uniquely comprehensive overview of the many and various ways in which music functions in film soundtracks. Citing examples from a variety of historical periods, genres and film industries - including those of the USA, UK, France, Italy, India and Japan - the book's contributors are all leading scholars and practitioners in the field. They engage, sometimes provocatively, with numerous stimulating aspects of the history, theory and practice of film music in a series of lively discussions which will appeal as much to newcomers to this fascinating subject as to seasoned film music aficionados. Innovative research and fresh interpretative perspectives are offered alongside practice-based accounts of the film composer's distinctive art, with examples cited from genres as contrasting as animation, the screen musical, film noir, Hollywood melodrama, the pop music and jazz film, documentary, period drama, horror, science fiction and the Western. |
| the fisher king nominations: You Gotta See This Cindy Pearlman, 2007-01-30 In time for Oscar season, Hollywood’s top stars talk about the movies that move them Everyone has a favorite movie—even movie stars themselves. In You Gotta See This, veteran entertainment reporter Cindy Pearlman gets the scoop on the top movie picks of Hollywood’s entertainment elite. Through over one hundred interviews with actors, writers, and directors, Pearlman discovers the eclectic—and sometimes surprising—tastes of the people who make the movies we love: * Jet Li discusses the “Buddhist themes” that made him a lifelong Star Wars fan * Johnny Depp talks about how The Wizard of Oz gave him hope of escaping his bleak childhood in rural Florida * Jennifer Lopez recalls the inspiration of seeing “proof that my people could sing, dance, and act” in West Side Story * Vin Deisel explains why he considers Gone With the Wind “the ultimate action movie” From Bruce Willis on Dr. Strangelove to Jim Carrey on Network, You Gotta See This is a compulsively readable, star-studded tribute to the movies. |
| the fisher king nominations: Directors in British and Irish Cinema Robert Murphy, 2019-07-25 A guide to directors who have worked in the British and Irish film industries between 1895 and 2005. Each of its 980 entries on individuals directors gives a resume of the director's career, evaluates their achievements and provides a complete filmography. It is useful for those interested in film-making in Britain and Ireland. |
| the fisher king nominations: The Oscars Sigrid Names, 1994-03 |
| the fisher king nominations: Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate United States. Congress. Senate, 1887 |
| the fisher king nominations: Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America United States. Congress. Senate, 1969 |
| the fisher king nominations: Behind the Oscar : the Secret History of the Academy Awards Anthony Holden, 1993 |
| the fisher king nominations: Hollywood Winners & Losers A to Z Mark Thise, 2008-01-01 The ultimate film reference (and trivia) book, Hollywood Winners and Losers features almost 900 separate entries for every actor and actress ever to be nominated for an Academy Award. From icons to would-be superstars and the forgotten faces that had only a moment in the sun, every personality is listed here along with their best-known films, real names, bios, and little-known facts. More than just a reference guide or bet-settler, this is a perennial coffee-table read, perfect for film fans of all ages. It simply cannot be beat. |
| the fisher king nominations: 100 Great Film Performances You Should Remember, But Probably Don't John DiLeo, 2002 DiLeo ventures beyond the obvious, paying tribute to a collection of acting feats that made priceless but often unappreciated contributions to the art of screen acting. So, no Scarlett O'Hara, Michael Corleone or Margo Channing here. But you will find Vivien Leigh, Al Pacino, and Bette Davis in outstanding performances that have been overshadowed by their signature roles. |
| the fisher king nominations: Robin Williams: Laughter, Tears and the Human Essence Fabricio Sales Silva, 2025-02-25 Life is a weird and wonderful journey, full of ups, lows, and some curves that you've never seen coming. If there's one thing I've learned along the way between thunderous laughter and deep silences, it's that being genuine, being yourself, is the greatest strength you can have. I always felt that comedy was a way to connect with people. Ever since I was little, I loved making others laugh. It was like a superpower, you know? But over time, I realized that this power wasn't just about jokes or funny voices. It was about vulnerability. About showing the world that, behind laughter, there is a human being who also feels fear, pain, joy and love. What really matters are the connections we make, the lives we touch, and the love we share. I always made an effort to be there for my family, for my friends and for those who needed me. Because, at the end of the day, what you leave behind is not the trophies on the shelf, but the memories you create with others. And never underestimate the power of laughter not only to make others happy, but to heal yourself. Life is too short not to find reasons to smile, even in the most difficult moments. |
| the fisher king nominations: The 100 Most Influential Entertainers of Stage and Screen Virginia Forte, 2016-07-15 This book presents biographies of 100 of the most influential entertainers of all time. It includes the best-known actors, comedians, directors, and musicians who have kept audiences tuned in and have constantly pushed the limits of entertainment. |
| the fisher king nominations: Bulletin of the American Institute of Bank Clerks American Institute of Banking, 1903 |
| the fisher king nominations: Historical Dictionary of American Cinema M. Keith Booker, 2021-06 One of the most powerful forces in world culture, American cinema has a long and complex history that stretches through more than a century. This history not only includes a legacy of hundreds of important films but also the evolution of the film industry itself, which is in many ways a microcosm of the history of American society. Historical Dictionary of American Cinema, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 600 cross-referenced entries covering people, films, companies, techniques, themes, and subgenres that have made American cinema such a vital part of world culture. |
| the fisher king nominations: Congressional Record United States. Congress, 1950 |
| the fisher king nominations: The Academy Awards Index , 1993-11-19 This detailed reference provides a complete record of Academy Award winners and nominees through 1991. All nominees in all categories are listed, and the volume includes recipients of special awards as well. Each award category begins with a short headnote that traces the development of the award and discusses significant facts about it. The award categories are divided into sections for each year. Within the listing for a particular year are the nominees for the award, related credits, and the winner of the award. Shale begins with a short historical overview of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Part I lists Academy Award winners and nominees by award categories, with sections devoted to annual awards, other awards, and discontinued categories. Part II is a chronological index of Academy Awards. Thus full information for an award can be located through either the type of award or the year. Shale concludes with appendices of academy founders, presidents, and directors of best pictures; a selected, annotated bibliography; and an index. The result is the most comprehensive record of the Academy Awards available. |
| the fisher king nominations: British Film Directors Robert Shail, 2007 This concise, authoritative volume analyses critically the work of 100 British directors, from the innovators of the silent period to contemporary auteurs. |
| the fisher king nominations: Resting Places Scott Wilson, 2016-08-19 In its third edition, this massive reference work lists the final resting places of more than 14,000 people from a wide range of fields, including politics, the military, the arts, crime, sports and popular culture. Many entries are new to this edition. Each listing provides birth and death dates, a brief summary of the subject's claim to fame and their burial site location or as much as is known. Grave location within a cemetery is provided in many cases, as well as places of cremation and sites where ashes were scattered. Source information is provided. |
| the fisher king nominations: The Birdcage Elaine May, 1997 A Writers Guild Award nominee for Best Screenplay, here is the complete script and special section Talking with Nichols, with the director's comments on actors, directing, comedy, collaborations and more; commentaries on the production by Robin Williams, Nathan Lane and others involved in the film, stills, and complete cast and crew credits. 50 b/w photos. The Newmarket Shooting Script Series features an attractive 7 x 9 1/4 inch format that includes a facsimile of the film's shooting script, as chosen by the writer and/or director, exclusive notes on the film's production and history, stills, and credits. |
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