Michael R. Pitts Knihy

The book explores the vibrant independent movie-making scene from the onset of sound films until the late 1930s, focusing on the studios located in "Poverty Row" in Hollywood. It highlights how these studios produced low-budget films, often utilizing rented facilities and limited shooting schedules, showcasing the creativity and resourcefulness of filmmakers during this era.

Featuring an extensive collection of profiles on 80 iconic horror film stars, this comprehensive reference work highlights the contributions of legends like John Carradine, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Vincent Price. The third edition delves into their careers, showcasing both well-known figures and cult favorites, making it an essential resource for horror film enthusiasts and scholars alike. Each entry provides insights into the actors' roles and impact on the genre, celebrating the rich history of horror cinema.

Focusing on the rich history of Columbia Pictures from 1928 to 1982, this volume explores over 200 notable films in the horror, science fiction, and fantasy genres. It highlights iconic titles like Close Encounters of the Third Kind and The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, while also delving into the contributions of legendary actors such as Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, and John Carradine. The book offers a comprehensive look at the studio's influential role in shaping these cinematic genres.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of Bronson's film and television career, featuring alphabetical entries for each production, complete cast and credits, and release years. Each entry includes a plot synopsis, critical responses, and is enhanced by numerous film stills and photographs, offering a rich visual context to Bronson's work and its reception.

Focusing on nearly 150 overlooked films from the early sound era, this book highlights features, serials, and documentaries that incorporate elements of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. It explores both major and minor studios, as well as independent productions, providing a comprehensive look at neglected cinematic works that contributed to these genres.

Exploring the golden age of westerns, this volume delves into 30 film series from the mid-1930s to the early 1950s, highlighting both iconic and lesser-known titles. It features prominent stars like John Wayne and Ken Maynard, offering plot synopses and analyses that contextualize each series within cinema history. The book is enriched with photographs and illustrations, alongside a comprehensive filmography, making it a valuable resource for fans and scholars of the genre.

Focusing on RKO Radio Pictures' significant impact on the horror and science fiction genres, this volume explores over 140 films released between 1929 and 1956, including classics like King Kong and The Thing from Another World. It highlights the studio's psychological horror contributions under Val Lewton, alongside a diverse array of genres such as adventure and comedy. Detailed critical and historical analyses, plot synopses, and contemporary reviews provide a comprehensive look at RKO's cinematic legacy, including its collaboration with Walt Disney on iconic animated films.

Focusing on the prolific output of Allied Artists Pictures Corporation from 1952 to 1977, this book explores over 80 feature films in the horror, science fiction, and fantasy genres. It highlights iconic performances by genre legends like Vincent Price and Boris Karloff, alongside classic titles such as Invasion of the Body Snatchers and House on Haunted Hill. The text includes detailed plot synopses and critical analyses, as well as coverage of additional features released by other studios, showcasing the studio's significant impact on genre cinema.

This book demonstrates how feminist utopias are united by an interest in replacing patriarchal masculinities with an improved, egalitarian alternative. It analyzes the centrality of such alternative masculinities to the ideal society and the ways feminist fiction contributes to discussions surrounding the ongoing crisis of American masculinity.