This illuminating study charts the changing role of the Hollywood film sequel over the past century. Considering a range of sequels in their industrial, historical and aesthetic contexts, from The Son of a Sheik (1926) to Toy Story 3 (2010), this book provides a comprehensive history of this critically-neglected yet commercially-dominant art form.

An entertaining collection of photographs and trivia on filmland's biggest box office successes from 1939 through 1988, covering the five most successful movies of each year. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This book represents the most comprehensive critical analysis of the big picture in Hollywood with respect to how those whocontrol the institution gained and have maintained that control for its 100-year history. The book traces the evolution and development of specific tactics and strategies implemented by the upper level management of that controlling handful of major studio/distributors and explains the relationship between control of the financial side of the film business and the creative side. One important aspect of that control arises from the use of unfair, unethical, unconscionable, anti-competitive, predatory and illegal provisions in the distribution deal between film distributors and producers.

A collection of essays that explores the phenomenon of secondary narrative by studying the conditions that determine its production and reception. The essays cover a wide span of representation from Homer to Hollywood.

The author of The Beatles Book of Lists and more than a dozen other pop culture books provides an entertaining and irresistible look at all the things Tinsel Town is famous for -- the movie stars and movies, Hollywood landmarks, Hollywood scandals, outlandish overspending, and much, much more! Boasting over 100 fascinating lists of Hollywood trivia, facts, and lore, The Hollywood Book of Lists includes . . . -- 9 Rumors About the Death of Marilyn Monroe -- 23 Miscasting Debacles -- 14 Movies With Great Hair -- 6 Great Movie Musical Moments -- 178 Memorable Female Movie Star Nude Scenes -- 19 Movie Stars Who Have Done TV Commercials -- The 20 Most Expensive Movies of All Time -- 34 Directors' Cameos in Movies -- 13 Hidden Jokes in Animated Movies -- 28 Bad Remakes -- 56 Movie Star Burial Spots -- 44 Movie Stars Who Got Their Start on TV -- The 11 Best Movies About High School -- 16 Really Long Movie Kissing Scenes -- 18 Wild Hollywood Rumors -- 34 Terrible Performances by Great Actors -- 34 Great Performances by Terrible Actors -- 18 Hollywood Scandals -- 17 Hollywood Mysteries -- 33 Movies That Destroyed Careers -- Hollywood's 20 Biggest Flops . . . and scores more. The Hollywood Book of Lists takes a headfirst dive into the deep end of the pool, and the results are both hilarious and interesting.

Nostalgic essays and archival photographs of Hollywood in its Golden Age.

World Cinema's 'Dialogues' with Hollywood looks at the way Hollywood has interacted with a range of national and transnational cinemas, from German Expressionism to Bollywood and Chinese film. While Hollywood has had a profound impact upon the history of the medium - suggesting that if there is 'dialogue' to be identified it is one where Hollywood has done all the talking - it is impossible to understand this history without examining the impact of World Cinema's economic, aesthetic and political relationship with Hollywood.