A killer robot, grieving socks, a hilariously bad job interview, a stressed mother, delicious… crayons. What do these random things have in common? They are just some of the elements that you’ll find in Ten(ish): Comedies - an anthology of short plays by some of the most exciting playwrights working today. Ten(ish): Comedies is edited by Brendan Conheady, and features the following plays: Some Assembly Required by Ruben Carbajal The Last Cookie by Laura Neill Baby Yoga by Elissa C. Huang The Job Interview by Don Zolidis A Stitch Here of There: A Sock Tragedy in One Act by Aeneas Sagar Hemphill Happy Birthday to Me by Alle Mims A Talkback by Patrick Greene The Bargain by Kathryn Funkhouser Eating Crayons by Ryan M. Bultrowicz Muddy Death and Strudel by Jason Pizzarello

It's time for tales of terror to see their day onstage. From horrifying creatures, to long-buried secrets, to the dark visions in your own mirror, nightmares await in Ten(ish): Horror, an anthology of short plays by some of the most exciting playwrights working today. Ten(ish): Horror is edited by Brendan Conheady and features the following short plays: Trust Fall by Weston Scott Mirror by Elissa C. Huang Viewings by Del Martin You’ve Reached Justin by Christian St. Croix Capsule by Heather McDonald Peace and Quiet by Katie Peña-Van Zile A Place to Rest Your Head by Ruben Carbajal Transfer by Elinor T Vanderburg The Dead Queen Requests the Honor of Your Presence at Dinner by Leah Barker Getting to the Bottom by Frank Harts

It’s the fantasy quest of a lifetime…and everyone‘s got an excuse to get out of it. When all the mighty Heroes of Legend are trapped under an evil spell, lesser-known heroes from warriors to wizards are gathered to go save the day. One problem: everyone has a tale to tell about why they can’t go on a quest just now. Are the Enchanted Lands doomed? This hilarious build-your-own adventure play can be performed with any combination of components and optional interludes. Includes: The Wizards of Northwick by Patrick Greene The Three Thieves by Matthew Byrd The Power of the Elves by Kathryn Funkhouser The Law of the Instrument by Ruben Carbajal The Cosplay by Elissa C. Huang Pastryland by Elizabeth A.M. Keel The Hero's Journey to Group Therapy by Carrie McCrossen Huzzah for Three Wishes! by Mora V. Harris Possessed by Ian McWethy Most Special Child by Jason Pizzarello ( * These plays can be licensed together or separately. If you license the whole collection, you have permission to pick and choose which plays to perform.)

John DiLeo is the author of five other books about classic movies: And You Thought You Knew Classic Movies, 100 Great Film Performances You Should Remember—But Probably Don’t, Screen Savers: 40 Remarkable Movies Awaiting Rediscovery, Tennessee Williams and Company: His Essential Screen Actors, and Screen Savers II: My Grab Bag of Classic Movies. His website is johndileo.com and his Twitter handle is @JOHNDiLEO.

The intelligent person's guide to the movies, with more than 2,800 reviews Look up a movie in this guide, and chances are you'll find yourself reading on about the next movie and the next. Pauline Kael's reviews aren't just provocative---they're addictive. These brief, informative reviews, written for the "Goings On About Town" section of The New Yorker, provide an immense range of listings---a masterly critical history of American and foreign film. This is probably the only movie guide you'll want to read for the sheer pleasure of it.

Featuring original illustrations of fantasy memorabilia, ticket stubs, and playmaps, Movies with Balls will make you want to rewatch the movies you already love, and discover gems you’ve never seen. Play ball! If you’re the kind of fan who cheers every single time you watch Rocky beat Drago, or remembers who said “Be the ball, Danny” and “If you build it, he will come,” this is the book for you. Movies with Balls celebrates and analyzes more than two dozen of the greatest sports films of all time, with expert play-by-play and color commentary on the movies themselves and the athleticism they portray. You’ll be transported into fictional arenas, stadiums, gyms, fields, and golf courses to relive the climactic moments from: Caddyshack The Natural Field of Dreams Dodgeball The Karate Kid Rocky IV The Waterboy Bend it Like Beckham Creed And many more!

Who is student filmmaker Vernon Triumph? Some say a visionary. Some say a madman. But he’s pretty convincing, so everyone from the volleyball team to the custodian gets involved in making his masterpiece, The Crane Man (an important, artistic film about a guy who gets bitten by a radioactive crane and becomes a superhero). The budget is zero, the cast and crew are clueless, and the whole production seems headed for disaster. But the rise and fall of Vernon Triumph just might turn out to be so silly it’s sublime. Comedy Full-length, 75-85 minutes 15+ actors (suggested casting: 1M, 3F, 11 any)

adapted by Kathryn Funkhouser from the story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman When Eleanor stumbles upon a hidden diary, she unlocks a family secret - and finds that danger lives closer to home than she possibly could have imagined. An ensemble of trapped spirits cracks open the door between generations in a theatrical adaptation that wraps the classic psychological horror story The Yellow Wallpaper in a Hitchcockian thriller.

This book serves as a fascinating guide to 100 war films from 1930 to the present. Readers interested in war movies will learn surprising anecdotes about these films and will have all their questions about the films' historical accuracy answered. This cinematic guide to war movies spans 800 years in its analysis of films from those set in the 13th century Scottish Wars of Independence (Braveheart) to those taking place during the 21st-century war in Afghanistan (Lone Survivor). World War II has produced the largest number of war movies and continues to spawn recently released films such as Dunkirk. This book explores those, but also examines films set during such conflicts as the Napoleonic Wars, the American Civil War, World War I, the Vietnam War, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The book is organized alphabetically by film title, making it easy to navigate. Each entry is divided into five sections: Background (a brief discussion of the film's genesis and financing); Production (information about how, where, and when the film was shot); Synopsis (a detailed plot summary); Reception (how the film did in terms of box office, awards, and reviews) and "Reel History vs. Real History" (a brief analysis of the film's historical accuracy). This book is ideal for readers looking to get a vivid behind-the-scenes look at the greatest war movies ever made.

Welcome to Black Sheep: Unique Tales of Terror and Wonder, an extraordinary anthology magazine that transcends the boundaries of science-fiction, fantasy, and horror. Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey through the darkest corners of the human imagination, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the mundane transforms into a realm of unspeakable terror and awe-inspiring wonder. Within these pages, you'll discover a collection of captivating stories carefully curated to transport you to realms beyond the mundane. Each issue presents an array of unique tales crafted by talented visionaries, both established and emerging, who dare to defy conventions and push the boundaries of speculative fiction. Whether you're a seasoned lover of the fantastic or just curious to explore new frontiers, Black Sheep: Unique Tales of Terror and Wonder will be your guide through the realms of the extraordinary. Prepare to be enthralled, enchanted, haunted. So put on your dark sunglasses … and unleash your inner Black Sheep. In this issue: BAD FRIEND Martha Hipley ALIEN LOSS Scott Coon AZATHOTH IS AMUSED Matias Travieso-Diaz CARNIVOROUS Harold Hoss VORPAL Wayne Kyle Spitzer GIRL’S NIGHT J. Boyett HANDPRINT J. Reginald Streng NO FILTER Aimee Vickers MIDNIGHT MACHINE Paul O’Neill KLAUS KLABAUTERMANN Mary Jo Rabe