The Rough Guide To Chick Flicks
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Author |
: Samantha Cook |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2006 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1843537109 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781843537106 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Rough Guide to Chick Flicks by : Samantha Cook
The Rough Guide to Chick Flicks is a lively guide to the movies women love, from melodramas to biopics, thrillers to rom-coms. Sassy, informed and occasionally unexpected, it celebrates women's films of every kind. The history: Silent sirens, screwball dames, blonde bombshells, power dressers and indie chicks, The must-sees: The lowdown on 50 essential women's movies, from Breakfast At Tiffany's and Bend It Like Beckham to Pretty Woman and The Piano - with a fair few surprises thrown in, The faces: Heroines and heart-throbs from Audrey Hepburn to Julia Roberts, Cary Grant to Hugh Grant, not forgetting key writers, directors and custome designers, Chick lit and chick flicks: Tracing the relationship between the books and the movies, with juicy back stories about the best women writers from Louisa May Alcott to Virginia Woolf, Women of the world: Historical classics and contemporary hits from countries as different as Australia and Iran. Cover photo: Tara Morice in Strictly Balroom. Book jacket.
Author |
: Rough Guides |
Publisher |
: Rough Guides UK |
Total Pages |
: 676 |
Release |
: 2008-05-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781848361256 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1848361254 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Rough Guide to Film by : Rough Guides
Get the lowdown on the best fiction ever written. Over 230 of the world’s greatest novels are covered, from Quixote (1614) to Orhan Pamuk’s Snow (2002), with fascinating information about their plots and their authors – and suggestions for what to read next. The guide comes complete with recommendations of the best editions and translations for every genre from the most enticing crime and punishment to love, sex, heroes and anti-heroes, not to mention all the classics of comedy and satire, horror and mystery and many other literary genres. With feature boxes on experimental novels, female novelists, short reviews of interesting film and TV adaptations, and information on how the novel began, this guide will point you to all the classic literature you’ll ever need.
Author |
: Paul Simpson |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 689 |
Release |
: 2010-08-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781405386166 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1405386169 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Rough Guide to Cult Movies by : Paul Simpson
The Rough Guide to Cult Movies offers a blend of essential trivia and informed opinion as it takes you on a tour of the most compellingly weird - and weirdly compelling - films in the world. Whether you're a paid-up member of The Big Lebowski fan club or just looking for a night in with an interesting DVD, The Rough Guide to Cult Movies is the ultimate guide to the world's most memorable films. The Rough Guide to Cult Movies selects cinema's most compelling triumphs: films that are brilliant, intriguing or just plain bizarre; from action flicks to zombie films, by way of nuns, yakuza, musicals and mutations. You'll find expert, pithy reviews of over 1500 movies, with forgotten legends like Charlie Chan and the Opera or contemporary classics like There Will Be Blood, plus filmmakers' picks of their favorite cult movies, in their own words. There are good movies and there are bad movies and then there are cult movies.
Author |
: Kim Adelman |
Publisher |
: Broadway |
Total Pages |
: 242 |
Release |
: 2005 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780767918183 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0767918185 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Ultimate Guide To Chick Flicks by : Kim Adelman
An entertaining guide to women's favorite movies offers keen insights into the elements that constitute a "Chick Flick," along with recommendations for every day of the year, suggestions for must-have DVDs, inside Hollywood gossip, photographs, and more. Original. 15,000 first printing.
Author |
: Bob McCabe |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 332 |
Release |
: 2005 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105122156131 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Rough Guide to Comedy Movies by : Bob McCabe
This guide discusses laughter in the cinema, from "Airplane!" to "Withnail and I" and from John Belushi to Billy Wilder.
Author |
: Rough Guides |
Publisher |
: Rough Guides UK |
Total Pages |
: 388 |
Release |
: 2008-05-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781848362185 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1848362188 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Rough Guide to Classic Novels by : Rough Guides
Get the lowdown on the best fiction ever written. Over 230 of the world’s greatest novels are covered, from Quixote (1614) to Orhan Pamuk’s Snow (2002), with fascinating information about their plots and their authors – and suggestions for what to read next. The guide comes complete with recommendations of the best editions and translations for every genre from the most enticing crime and punishment to love, sex, heroes and anti-heroes, not to mention all the classics of comedy and satire, horror and mystery and many other literary genres. With feature boxes on experimental novels, female novelists, short reviews of interesting film and TV adaptations, and information on how the novel began, this guide will point you to all the classic literature you’ll ever need.
Author |
: David Parkinson |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 340 |
Release |
: 2007-08-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780756647124 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0756647126 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Rough Guide to Film Musicals by : David Parkinson
The perfect companion to cinema's most spectacular genre, The Rough Guide to Film Musicals reveals how an escapist entertainment became Hollywood's most ingenious art form. From such enduring classics as Singin' In The Rain and West Side Story to recent successes like Evita and Chicago, this book reviews 50 essential musicals, including several forgotten gems. There are profiles of musical icons such as Fred Astaire, Judy Garland and George Gershwin and details of musicals from around the world. Complete with a list of the best soundtracks, websites and books for further reading, this Rough Guide takes a behind the scenes look at this magical movie genre.
Author |
: Rough Guides |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 973 |
Release |
: 2015-02-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780241202197 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0241202191 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Rough Guide to England by : Rough Guides
The full-color Rough Guide to England is the definitive insider's guide to a country rich in history, heritage and culture. This fully updated Rough Guide to England has clear maps, detailed itineraries, and regional highlights. There's practical information and advice on visiting England's beautiful countryside and coastline, as well as the many diverse cities, towns, and picture-postcard villages. Don't miss a thing with up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, from boutique hotels to budget hostels, the most authentic pubs and new-on-the-scene restaurants, and the most exciting activities and experiences. Whether you're camping on a remote Cornish peninsula, hiking in the Peak District, being pampered in a spa town or browsing markets in London's East End, explore every corner of this superb country with easy-to-use maps and detailed sights information. Make the most of your time on EarthTM with The Rough Guide to England.
Author |
: Rough Guides |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 701 |
Release |
: 2016-02-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780241258415 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0241258413 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Rough Guide to London by : Rough Guides
The Rough Guide to London is the ultimate travel guide to one of the world's most exciting cities. With full color throughout and dozens of photos to illustrate London's great buildings, iconic landmarks, and distinctive neighborhoods, this updated guidebook will show you the best the city has to offer, from Big Ben, the London Eye, and Olympic Park to markets and museums, gourmet restaurants, and hidden pubs. London has something for everyone--art galleries and shopping arcades, spacious parks and grand palaces--and The Rough Guide to London uncovers it all. Detailed color maps for each neighborhood, plus a tube map and practical information on all the essentials, make getting around easy. With chapters dedicated to the best hotels, restaurants and cafés, pubs and bars, live music and clubs, shops, theater, kids' activities, and more, you'll be sure to make the most of your time in this city with The Rough Guide to London. Series Overview: For more than thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date and intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated and lively writing, honest reviews, and a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Visit RoughGuides.com to learn more.
Author |
: Rough Guides |
Publisher |
: Rough Guides UK |
Total Pages |
: 1344 |
Release |
: 2015-06-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780241236161 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0241236169 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Rough Guide to Great Britain by : Rough Guides
Full-colour throughout, The Rough Guide to Britain is the ultimate guide to Rough Guides' home patch. With 30 years experience and our trademark 'tell it like it is' writing style, Rough Guides cover all the basics with practical, on-the-ground details, as well as unmissable alternatives to the usual must-see sights. At the top of your list and guaranteed to get you value for money, each guide also reviews the best accommodation and restaurants in all price brackets. We know there are times for saving, and times for splashing out. In The Rough Guide to Britain: - Over 50 colour-coded maps featuring every listing - Area-by-area chapter highlights - Top 5 boxes - Things not to miss section Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Britain.