Examines stories from the whole of Doctor Who's history to give this unique perspective on the series. Why are we so scared of monsters? Why do they look and act the way they do? How do they reflect the time and place that the series is broadcast in? It is a must for any fan of the series.

At last--an analysis of the historical patterns that influenced the creation and storyline of the Star War s saga Star Wars took place long ago in a galaxy far, far away, but its epic stories are based on our own history.

First part of a three volume series on Australian film theory and criticism, this book outlines the historical implications and future possibilities of establishing new directions of inquiry for film studies both in Australia and internationally. It focuses on 1975-1985, a formative period for the discipline of film studies in Australia.

Immortalized in a series of onscreen productions Ned Kelly has become one of the most resilient screen presences in the history of Australian cinema. Covering all nine feature films, three miniseries, and two TV movies, this book provides a study of all Kelly films that have been made.

<p>In this accessible introduction to early and silent cinema, which is currently enjoying a renaissance, both academically and in the popular imagination thanks to The Artist, Keith Withall provides both a comprehensive chronology of the period until the birth of sound and also a series of detailed case studies on the key films from the period -- some well known (including Griffith's The Birth...(view full description)

Shows you how to complete a screenplay that's full of surprises, emotionally resonant, and ready for the marketplace. The author provides 21 questions for you to ask yourself as you write, to help you nail down your screenplay's story structure, deepen its character arcs, and diagnose and repair its potential weaknesses.

Tells the history of international cinema. This book covers the major movements and events, directors, stars and studios from the 1880s onwards. It presents the full sweep of cinema and its major events and technological developments, from the invention of the kinetoscope to the computer-generated imagery of the twenty-first century.

<p>Robert Johnson was undoubtedly the most outstanding of the Mississippi Delta blues musicians and also one of the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but his short life remains steeped in mystery and wrapped in some of the most enduring legends of modern music. "Love in Vain" is Alan Greenberg's remarkable, highly acclaimed, and genre-defying screenplay and is widely consider...(view full description)