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Quentin Tarantino se narodil v Knoxville, Tennessee, v roce 1963. V dětství často navštěvoval kina se svou matkou, což v něm probudilo celoživotní lásku k filmu. Po opuštění školy v patnácti letech pracoval v místní videopůjčovně a čtyři roky psal svůj první scénář k filmu My Best Friend’s Birthday, který také režíroval. Jeho další scénář k filmu Gauneři (1992) napsal za pouhé čtyři týdny, což mu vyneslo uznání jako talentovaného mladého režiséra. Hollywood mu nabízel mainstreamové projekty, ale místo toho odjel do Amsterodamu a napsal Pulp Fiction (1994), který získal sedm nominací na Oscara a vyhrál za nejlepší scénář. Po několika letech produkce a herectví adaptoval a režíroval Jackie Brown (1997), následovaly filmy Kill Bill (2003) a Kill Bill 2. Grindhouse: Auto zabiják (2007) byl jeho prvním projektem, kde byl scénáristou, producentem, režisérem i hercem. Film Hanební parchanti (2009) obdržel osm nominací na Oscara, a Nespoutaný Django (2012) získal sošku za nejlepší scénář. Tato retrospektivní fotografická publikace mapuje Tarantinovu filmografii od My Best Friend’s Birthday až po Osm hrozných, a oslavuje jeho výjimečnou kariéru jako režiséra, producenta, scénáristy a herce.

Christopher Nolan is a superstar, the reigning blockbuster auteur, who delivers unprecedented spectacle and intelligence and upends received wisdom in Hollywood over and again. With $4.5 billion in box office earnings, his films make Nolan the most successful Englishman in Hollywood since Hitchcock.

Woody Allen is a uniquely innovative performer, writer and director with nearly fifty movies to his credit, from cult slapstick films and romantic comedies to introspective character studies and crime thrillers. This book deals with his life and work.

Since his emergence in the early seventies, Martin Scorsese has become one of the most respected names in cinema. Classics such as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas are regularly cited as being among the finest films ever made. This title features a celebration of one of cinemas most... číst celé

Quentin Tarantino is one of the most influential and distinctive filmmakers at work in the world today. His films are so admired that nearly every one he makes becomes an instant cult classic. Here, Tom Shone presents in-depth commentaries on each of the nine films Tarantino has directed, from Reservoir Dogs to The Hateful Eight, as well as looking at his early life, acting career, and his indisputable talent for scriptwriting. Illustrated with more than two hundred film stills and behind-the-scenes images, Tarantino: A Retrospective is a tribute to the great auteur's unique talent

The unmistakable opening bars of John Williams' score for JAWS heralded not just the arrival of a man-eating shark, but the appearance of a new type of movie. Fast, visceral, and devouring all in its path, the summer blockbuster had arrived. But having brought audiences back to theatres in record numbers, the beast then took on a life of its own, and by the 1990s had run completely out of control. Are the studios even in the movie business any more? Or are they just in the blockbuster business? Written with a passion of a true movie fan, and the wit of one of our best critics, Tom Shone's book is the first to try to make sense of this global phenomenon. He has interviewed all the key participants -- from directors like Spielberg and Lucas to the executives who greenlight these behemoths, down to the effects boffins who detonated the Death Star and blew up the White House -- and produced what is easily the most incisive and entertaining book about film since Peter Biskind's EASY RIDERS, RAGING BULLS.

Set against a backdrop of humor and introspection, this novel explores the complexities of relationships through the lens of sex, deception, and the pursuit of redemption. With a blend of witty observations and relatable characters, it captures the essence of modern life while delving into the struggles of finding love and meaning. The narrative balances lighthearted moments with deeper themes, making it a compelling read for those interested in the intricacies of human connections.

Impeccably designed, and copiously illustrated with more than two hundred stills and behind-the-scenes images, this is the definitive celebration of one of cinema's most enduring talents. Since his emergence in the early seventies, Martin Scorsese has become one of the most respected names in cinema. Classics such as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas are regularly cited as being among the finest films ever made. This lavish retrospective is a fitting tribute to a remarkable director, now into his sixth decade in cinema and showing no signs of slowing up. Leading film writer Tom Shone draws on his in-depth knowledge and distinctive viewpoint to present refreshing commentaries on all twenty-three main features, from the rarely shown Who's That Knocking at My Door (1967) to the latest release, The Irishman (2019), as well as covering Scorsese's parallel career as a documentary maker.