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Murder and the Movies
- By: David Thomson
- Narrated by: Chris MacDonnell
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
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Film historian David Thomson, leads us into this very delicate subject. While unpacking classics such as Seven, Strangers on a Train, The Conformist, The Godfather, and The Shining, he offers a disconcerting sense of how the form of movies makes us accomplices in this sinister narrative process. Murder and the Movies admits us into what Thomson calls "a warped triangle": the creator working out a compelling death; the killer doing his and her best; and the entranced spectator trying to cling to life and a proper sense of decency.
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For love of the movies
- By Crockerharris on 19-11-24
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Murder and the Movies
- Narrated by: Chris MacDonnell
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 05-08-20
- Language: English
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Bachelor Nation
- Inside the World of America's Favorite Guilty Pleasure
- By: Amy Kaufman
- Narrated by: Amy Kaufman
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
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*A New York Times Bestseller* The first definitive, unauthorized, behind-the-scenes cultural history of the Bachelor franchise, America’s favorite guilty pleasure. For sixteen years and thirty-six seasons, the Bachelor franchise has been a mainstay in American TV viewers’ lives. Since it...
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Cool read
- By Camilla Luise on 17-12-20
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Bachelor Nation
- Inside the World of America's Favorite Guilty Pleasure
- Narrated by: Amy Kaufman
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 06-03-18
- Language: English
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Director's Cut
- My Life in Film
- By: Ted Kotcheff, Josh Young
- Narrated by: Aaron Abano
- Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins
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Born to immigrant parents and raised in the slums of Toronto during the Depression, Ted Kotcheff learned storytelling on the streets before taking a stagehand job at CBC Television. Discovering his skills with actors and production, Kotcheff went on to direct some of the greatest films of the freewheeling 1970s, including The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, Wake in Fright, and North Dallas Forty.
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Director's Cut
- My Life in Film
- Narrated by: Aaron Abano
- Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins
- Release date: 23-05-17
- Language: English
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30 Rock and Philosophy
- We Want to Go to There
- By: J. Jeremy Wisnewski, William Irwin - editor
- Narrated by: Tom Dheere
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
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With edgy writing and a great cast, 30 Rock is one of the funniest television shows on the air, and where hilarity ensues, philosophical questions abound: Are Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy ethical heroes? Kenneth redefines "Goody Two-shoes", but what does it really mean to be good? Dr. Leo Spaceman routinely demonstrates that medicine is not a science, so what is the role of the incompetent professional in America today?
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30 Rock and Philosophy
- We Want to Go to There
- Narrated by: Tom Dheere
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 03-09-12
- Language: English
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Aim High in Creation!
- A One-of-a-Kind Journey Inside North Korea's Propaganda Machine
- By: Anna Broinowski
- Narrated by: Emma Fenney
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
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When Anna Broinowski learned that fracking had invaded downtown Sydney, she had a brilliant idea: she would seek guidance for a kryptonite-powerful, anti-fracking movie from the world's greatest propaganda factory - apart from Hollywood. After two years of trying, she was allowed to make her case in Pyongyang and was granted full permission to film. She worked closely with the leading lights of North Korean cinema, even playing an American in a military thriller.
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Interesting
- By Amazon Customer on 30-01-26
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Aim High in Creation!
- A One-of-a-Kind Journey Inside North Korea's Propaganda Machine
- Narrated by: Emma Fenney
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Release date: 01-11-16
- Language: English
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The Warner Brothers
- By: Chris Yogerst
- Narrated by: Daniel Henning
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
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Warner Bros. Studio is best known as a media conglomerate with a broad range of intellectual property, spanning movies, TV shows, and streaming content. Despite popular interest in the origins of this empire, the core of the Warner Bros. saga cannot be found in its commercial successes. It is the story of four brothers—Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack—whose vision for Hollywood helped shape the world of entertainment.
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The Warner Brothers
- Narrated by: Daniel Henning
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 12-09-23
- Language: English
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The Science of The Big Bang Theory
- What America's Favorite Sitcom Can Teach You About Physics, Flags, and the Idiosyncrasies of Scientists
- By: Mark Brake
- Narrated by: Brian Holden
- Length: 7 hrs
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With well over 200 episodes and a dozen seasons, The Big Bang Theory is one of America's favorite television series, bringing a new class of character to mainstream television: the science nerd. In spite of its evident popularity and influence in shaping public attitudes to science and scientists, there are relatively few books that explore the show's culture and social dimension. The Science of The Big Bang Theory looks behind the comedy scenes and scripts of this long-running and successful TV show.
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The Science of The Big Bang Theory
- What America's Favorite Sitcom Can Teach You About Physics, Flags, and the Idiosyncrasies of Scientists
- Narrated by: Brian Holden
- Length: 7 hrs
- Release date: 29-06-21
- Language: English
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Starmaker
- David O. Selznick and the Production of Stars in the Hollywood Studio System
- By: Milan Hain
- Narrated by: Brian Troxell
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
- Abridged
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David O. Selznick (1902–1965) was one of the most prominent film producers of the Hollywood studio era. However, film production was not his only domain. Starting in the late 1930s, he built an impressive stable of stars within his own independent company. In Starmaker: David O. Selznick and the Production of Stars in the Hollywood Studio System, author Milan Hain reveals the mechanisms by which Selznick and his collaborators discovered and promoted new stars and describes how these personalities were marketed, whether for financial gain or symbolic recognition and prestige.
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Starmaker
- David O. Selznick and the Production of Stars in the Hollywood Studio System
- Narrated by: Brian Troxell
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 21-12-23
- Language: English
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Pre-Code Essentials
- Must-See Cinema from Hollywood's Untamed Era, 1930-1934
- By: Kim Luperi, Danny Reid
- Narrated by: Candace Fitzgerald
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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From Turner Classic Movies and the creators of @precodedotcom, this is the essential film-by-film guide to must-see cinema from the pre-Code era—a wild and wonderful time in Hollywood history before strict enforcement of a censorship code that ruled moviemaking for decades. With unparalleled...
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Pre-Code Essentials
- Must-See Cinema from Hollywood's Untamed Era, 1930-1934
- Narrated by: Candace Fitzgerald
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 28-10-25
- Language: English
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All That Jazz
- The Life and Times of the Musical Chicago
- By: Ethan Mordden
- Narrated by: Joel Froomkin
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
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As author Ethan Mordden looks back at Chicago's various moving parts - including the original 1926 play that started it all, a sexy silent film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, a talkie remake with Ginger Rogers, the musical itself, and at last the movie of the musical - we learn how the American theater serves as a kind of alternative news medium, a town crier warning the public about the racy, devious interior contradictions of American society. Opinionated, witty, and rich in backstage anecdotes, All That Jazz brings the American musical to life in all its artistry and excitement.
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All That Jazz
- The Life and Times of the Musical Chicago
- Narrated by: Joel Froomkin
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 28-08-18
- Language: English
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I Love the Illusion
- The Life and Career of Agnes Moorehead, 2nd Edition
- By: Charles Tranberg
- Narrated by: Angie Dillard Brayfield
- Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins
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Lovers of old-time radio hold a special place in their heart for Agnes Moorehead. She was one of the busiest and most definitive actresses of that medium. The bottom line is that Agnes Moorehead is one of the few actresses who succeeded in every realm of show business: stage, radio, film, and television. This impressive biography proves to listeners and scholars alike that she was much more than the witch of Endor! This is the second edition of the best-selling book, with new material!
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I Love the Illusion
- The Life and Career of Agnes Moorehead, 2nd Edition
- Narrated by: Angie Dillard Brayfield
- Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins
- Release date: 13-09-16
- Language: English
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The Big Lebowski and Philosophy
- Keeping Your Mind Limber with Abiding Wisdom
- By: William Irwin, Peter S. Fosl
- Narrated by: Darren Stephens
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
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Is the Dude a bowling-loving stoner or a philosophical genius living the good life? Naturally, it's the latter, and The Big Lebowski and Philosophy explains why. Enlisting the help of great thinkers like Plato and Nietzsche, the book explores the movie's hidden philosophical layers, cultural reflection, and political commentary.
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The Big Lebowski and Philosophy
- Keeping Your Mind Limber with Abiding Wisdom
- Narrated by: Darren Stephens
- Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Release date: 09-07-20
- Language: English
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I'm Judging You
- The Do-Better Manual
- By: Luvvie Ajayi
- Narrated by: Luvvie Ajayi
- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
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*Updated edition includes bonus chapter* Winner of the 2017 Audie Award for Humor "A truth-riot of a book!"—Shonda Rhimes New York Times Bestseller #1 Washington Post Bestseller Redbook “20 Books By Women You Must Read this Fall” GoodHousekeeping.com “17 New Best New Books to Read This...
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Loved it!
- By H. L. Clark on 16-01-18
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I'm Judging You
- The Do-Better Manual
- Narrated by: Luvvie Ajayi
- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
- Release date: 13-09-16
- Language: English
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British Cinema
- A Very Short Introduction
- By: Charles Barr
- Narrated by: Kevin E. Green
- Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins
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Cinema has had a hugely influential role on global culture in the twentieth century at multiple levels: social, political, and educational. The part of British cinema in this has been controversial—often derided as a whole, but also vigorously celebrated, especially in terms of specific films and film-makers. In this Very Short Introduction, Charles Barr considers films and filmmakers, and studios and sponsorship, against the wider view of changing artistic, socio-political, and industrial climates over the decades of the twentieth century.
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British Cinema
- A Very Short Introduction
- Narrated by: Kevin E. Green
- Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 26-01-23
- Language: English
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House of Rejects
- The Making of Rob Zombie's Firefly Trilogy
- By: Dustin McNeill
- Narrated by: Rick Reed
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
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From Dustin McNeill, co-author of TAKING SHAPE and REIGN OF CHUCKY, comes HOUSE OF REJECTS, an exhaustive new exploration of Rob Zombie’s controversial horror franchise. Go behind the scenes of the Firefly trilogy like never before with new insights, details, and anecdotes from the creation of House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects, and 3 From Hell.
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House of Rejects
- The Making of Rob Zombie's Firefly Trilogy
- Narrated by: Rick Reed
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 17-10-25
- Language: English
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The Science of Harry Potter
- The Spellbinding Science Behind the Magic, Gadgets, Potions, and More!
- By: Mark Brake, Jon Chase
- Narrated by: Andrew Cullum
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
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How does magic in J. K. Rowling’s universe work? Finally, the scientific secrets of the Harry Potter universe are revealed! The Science of Harry Potter examines the scientific principles behind some of the spells, scenes, and games that Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Dumbledore love best. Author Mark Brake, whose The Science of Star Wars was a knockout success, has found the answers to satisfy the curious spirits of muggles everywhere.
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The Science of Harry Potter
- The Spellbinding Science Behind the Magic, Gadgets, Potions, and More!
- Narrated by: Andrew Cullum
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
- Release date: 24-08-21
- Language: English
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A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film
- By: Robert Michael “Bobb” Cotter
- Narrated by: Mike Hennessy
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
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Doc Savage is the prototype of the modern fictional superhero. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and the gathering clouds of war as a cultural backdrop. The adventure series is examined in relation to historical events and the changing tastes of readers, with special attention paid to the horror and science fiction elements. The artwork features illustrations, covers, and original art. Chapters cover Doc Savage paperbacks, pulp magazines, comic books, and fanzines, and an appendix offers biographies of all major contributors to the series.
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A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film
- Narrated by: Mike Hennessy
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 05-08-25
- Language: English
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Star Wars and Philosophy: More Powerful than You Can Possibly Imagine
- Popular Culture and Philosophy
- By: Kevin S. Decker, Jason T. Eberl, William Irwin
- Narrated by: Joseph Bevilacqua
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
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The Star Wars films continue to revolutionize science fiction, creating new standards for cinematographic excellence and permeating popular culture around the world. The films feature many complex themes ranging from good versus evil and moral development and corruption to religious faith and pragmatism, forgiveness and redemption, and many others.
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Terrible Yoda Impression.
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Star Wars and Philosophy: More Powerful than You Can Possibly Imagine
- Popular Culture and Philosophy
- Narrated by: Joseph Bevilacqua
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 14-02-19
- Language: English
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Perfect Wave
- More Essays on Art and Democracy
- By: Dave Hickey
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
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When Dave Hickey was 12, he rode the surfer's dream: the perfect wave. And, like so many things in life we long for, it didn't quite turn out - he shot the pier and dashed himself against the rocks of Sunset Cliffs in Ocean Beach, which just about killed him. Fortunately, for Hickey and for us, he survived, and continues to battle, decades into a career as one of America's foremost critical iconoclasts, a trusted, even cherished no-nonsense voice commenting on the all-too-often nonsensical worlds of art and culture.
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Perfect Wave
- More Essays on Art and Democracy
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 14-11-17
- Language: English
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Ultimate Lost and Philosophy
- Think Together, Die Alone
- By: William Irwin, Sharon Kaye
- Narrated by: John McCormick
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
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Lost is more than just a popular television show; it's a complex examination of meaningful philosophical questions. What does good versus evil mean on the island? Is it a coincidence that characters John Locke and Desmond David Hume are named after actual philosophers? What is the ethics of responsibility for Jack?
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Ultimate Lost and Philosophy
- Think Together, Die Alone
- Narrated by: John McCormick
- Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 10-07-20
- Language: English
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