Showing results for "Film History" in Politics & Government

The Missing JFK Assassination Film is not the typical JFK assassination book. This book does not attempt to answer the question of who killed John F. Kennedy; instead it addresses why we should question the actions of those involved and why the truth was withheld from the people. Though copies of Orville Nix's film exist, the original film is missing. Why? The FBI confiscated Orville's camera for several months, then returned it in pieces. Were these actions sinister, or were they just examples of governmental incompetence?

Abridged for audio. Read by the author, Clive James. With fascinating essays on towering figures from Anna Akhmatova to Stefan Zweig, via Charles de Gaulle, Hitler, Thomas Mann and Wittgenstein, Cultural Amnesia is one of the crowning achievements in Clive James's illustrious career as a critic...

Fredric Jameson’s most wide-ranging work seeks to crystalize a definition of ”postmodernism”. Jameson’s inquiry looks at the postmodern across a wide landscape, from “high” art to “low” from market ideology to architecture, from painting to “punk” film, from video art to literature.

Stanley Kubrick was born on July 26, 1928, in Manhattan, New York City. The son of Jacob Leonard Kubrick, a physician, and Sadie Gertrude Kubrick, Stanley grew up in the Bronx during the Great Depression. From an early age, Kubrick showed a keen interest in the arts, particularly photography and chess, two passions that would significantly influence his later work in film. Kubrick's father introduced him to photography when he gifted him a camera for his thirteenth birthday. This sparked a lifelong fascination with visual storytelling. As a teenager, Kubrick became an avid photographer, often ...

Twice a month, ordinary British people will bring you their take on the past two weeks' worth of news, entertainment and culture.

One of the world's most iconic movie stars, Kirk Douglas has distinguished himself as a producer, philanthropist, and author of ten works of fiction and memoir. Now, more than fifty years after the release of his enduring epic Spartacus, Douglas reveals the riveting drama behind the making of the legendary gladiator film. Douglas began producing the movie in the midst of the politically charged era when Hollywood’s moguls refused to hire anyone accused of Communist sympathies.

Ronald Reagan "The Gipper" was known as the "Great Communicator" for his exceptional speaking abilities. He was able to connect with audiences on a personal level and deliver his message in a clear, concise, and inspiring way.Reagan's speaking abilities were honed during his career as an actor and radio broadcaster. He had a natural talent for storytelling and a knack for using humor and anecdotes to illustrate his points. He was also a master of body language and vocal delivery, and he knew how to use his voice and gestures to emphasize his message.One of the key elements of Reagan's speaking...

Until now, Hollywood's political history has been dominated by a steady stream of films and memoirs decrying the nightmare of the Red Scare and how it victimized political innocents. But Ronald and Allis Radosh tell for the first time the “backstory” behind this myth. They show how the Soviet Comintern targeted the film capital in the late 1920s, taking us inside the cells and discussion groups that Communist Party members formed, the guilds and unions they tried to take over, and the studios they aimed to influence.

It was an explosion that reverberated across the country—and into the very heart of early-twentieth-century America. On the morning of October 1, 1910, the walls of the Los Angeles Times Building buckled as a thunderous detonation sent men, machinery, and mortar rocketing into the night air...

A riveting historical narrative of the heart-stopping events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the first work of history from mega-bestselling author Bill O'Reilly The iconic anchor of The O'Reilly Factor recounts one of the most dramatic stories in American history—how one...

With the nation at war in the 1940s, twenty-two-year-old Jack Valenti flew fifty-one combat missions as the pilot of a B-25 attack bomber with the 12th Air Force based in Italy. In the 1960s, with the nation reeling from the assassination of a beloved president and becoming embroiled in a far...

ICONEN is een podcast waarin grote namen uit de Nederlandse kunst- en cultuurwereld zestig minuten lang in gesprek gaan met presentator en acteur Marco Verhagen. Verwacht openhartige gesprekken over dromen en mislukkingen, inspiratie en twijfel, en het lef om steeds opnieuw te beginnen.Elke aflevering beweegt mee met de seizoenen van het leven — lente, zomer, herfst en winter — waardoor er vanzelf een gelaagd, warm portret ontstaat. Geen droge carrièrelijnen, maar verhalen die raken: menselijk, kwetsbaar en vol vakmanschap.Met ICONEN worden deze persoonlijke geschiedenissen vastgelegd...

Boris Morros was a major figure in the 1930s and 1940s. The head of music at Paramount, nominated for Academy Awards, he then went on to produce his own films with Laurel and Hardy, Fred Astaire, Henry Fonda, and others. But as J. Edgar Hoover would discover, these successes were a cover for one of the most incredible espionage tales in the history of the Cold War-Boris Morros also worked for Russian intelligence. Morros's assignments took him to the White House, the Vatican, and deep behind the Iron Curtain.

What would happen to international politics if the dead rose from the grave and started to eat the living? Daniel Drezner's groundbreaking book answers the question that other international relations scholars have been too scared to ask. Addressing timely issues with analytical bite, Drezner looks at how well-known theories from international relations might be applied to a war with zombies.

David Lynch’s career has been a journey through the surreal and the sublime, redefining the boundaries of storytelling in film, television, and art. From the nightmarish worlds of Eraserhead and Blue Velvet to the groundbreaking television series Twin Peaks and the enigmatic brilliance of Mulholland Drive, Lynch has captivated audiences with his ability to blend the ordinary with the extraordinary. His work delves into the subconscious, exploring themes of duality, identity, and the hidden darkness beneath the surface of everyday life. As a filmmaker, artist, and musician, Lynch has left an ...

Horror

Jack Parsons is a biographical podcast series exploring one of the 20th century's most enigmatic figures—a brilliant rocket scientist who simultaneously pursued ancient magical practices while helping launch the space age. Hosted by AI correspondent Alexandra Reeves, this series examines Marvel Whiteside "Jack" Parsons, co-founder of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and devoted practitioner of Aleister Crowley's occult philosophy. Drawing from declassified FBI files, magical diaries, and technical patents, the series traces Parsons' extraordinary dual existence: by day, developing solid ...

Dive into the secretive and powerful world of nuclear submarines in this six-part series, Silent Steel. From Cold War standoffs and life beneath the ocean to today’s cutting-edge technology and tomorrow’s underwater warfare, this series uncovers the machines and minds behind the deepest military operations on Earth. For more fascinating and engaging podcasts, visit: https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/424pzou

Gérard Xavier Marcel Depardieu was born on December 27, 1948, in Châteauroux, a small town in central France, to a working-class family. His early years were shaped by financial hardship, and he struggled academically, dropping out of school by age 13. With limited career prospects, Depardieu wandered into a variety of short-term jobs, from factory work to handling inventory. Known for his rebellious spirit, he had minor brushes with the law, which led him to a chance meeting with a theater director who inspired him to pursue acting. By the late 1960s, Depardieu joined the Théâtre National...

Free Speech is a comprehensive exploration of one of democracy's most fundamental and contested principles. This series traces the evolution of free expression from its ancient roots in Athens and Rome through the Enlightenment philosophers who championed it, to the revolutionary documents that enshrined it as law. Examine landmark Supreme Court cases that defined its boundaries, compare how different nations balance liberty with order, and confront contemporary debates over hate speech, symbolic protest, and digital platforms. Hosted by Maxwell Slate, an AI commentator with perfect recall, ...