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  This Will End in Tears - The...

  Adam Brent Houghtaling

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  This Will End in Tears is the first ever and definitive guide to melancholy music. Author Adam Brent Houghtaling leads music fans across genres, beyond the enclaves of emo and mope-rock, and through time to celebrate the albums and artists that make up the miserabilist landscape. In essence a book about the saddest songs ever sung, This Will End in Tears is an encyclopedic guide to the masters of melancholy—from Robert Johnson to Radiohead, from Edith Piaf to Joy Division, from Patsy Cline to The Cure—an insightful, exceedingly engaging exploration into why sad songs make us so happy.

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  50 Oscar Nights - Iconic Stars &...

  Dave Karger

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  An exclusive look behind the scenes of the Academy Awards as top stars and filmmakers discuss their Oscar wins and tell never-before-told tales of Hollywood's biggest night, in a collection of original interviews with Turner Classic Movies host and entertainment media journalist Dave Karger. For almost a century, movie fans have been riveted by the Academy Awards and the stars who have won Oscars. 50 Oscar Nights takes readers behind the scenes of Hollywood’s most storied awards show through new and exclusive interviews with dozens of A-list actors, filmmakers, and craftspeople spanning sixty years of the Oscars. Here these artists reflect on their winning work and recount all the details of how they got ready, how they felt when they heard their name and got up on stage to accept their award, what they wore, how the entire experience impacted their life, and more. Some interviews bring to light fun stories like why Hilary Swank decided to celebrate her Academy Award at the Astro Burger in West Hollywood, or insight into the work as Elton John explains why he was convinced he won his Best Original Song award for the wrong tune. Other interviews illuminate why for some honorees, such as Julia Roberts, John Legend, and Octavia Spencer, the day remains a life highlight to be treasured, while for Marlee Matlin, Mira Sorvino, and Barry Jenkins, complex emotions cloud what most think would be a purely celebratory moment. Filled with more than 150 photos of red-carpet moments, emotional acceptances, and after-party play, 50 Oscar Nights is both a stunning record of cinema glamour and a must-read for any movie lover.  Full list of interviewees: Nicole Kidman, Elton John, Jennifer Hudson, Steven Spielberg, Jane Fonda, Barry Jenkins, Halle Berry, J. K. Simmons, Julia Roberts, John Legend, Rita Moreno, Martin Scorsese, Marlee Matlin, Dustin Hoffman, Hannah Beachler, Cameron Crowe, Mira Sorvino, Kevin O’Connell, Sally Field, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Eddie Redmayne, Lee Grant, Louis Gossett Jr., Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Jessica Yu, Michael Douglas, Catherine Martin, Francis Ford Coppola, Allison Janney, Mel Brooks, Emma Thompson, Peter Jackson, Marcia Gay Harden, Mark Bridges, Sofia Coppola, Joel Grey, Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, Olivia Colman, Rob Epstein, Whoopi Goldberg, Alan Menken, Melissa Etheridge, Sissy Spacek, Keith Carradine, Estelle Parsons, Geoffrey Fletcher, Octavia Spencer, Aaron Sorkin, Meryl Streep

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  Summary: Greenlights - by...

  Brooks Bryant

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  Disclaimer: This is not the official book, but a summary & it does not accompany the official book. 
  "Delve into the fascinating life of Matthew McConaughey with our summary guide to 'Greenlights.' Uncover the layers behind the actor's intriguing philosophy of life, condensed into digestible takeaways and compelling stories. 
  In this concise overview of 'Greenlights,' we encapsulate McConaughey's life journey, from his modest Texan upbringing to his skyrocketing fame in Hollywood, mapping out the 'greenlights' that guided his path. Discover the unconventional wisdom that has propelled his successful career and personal growth, reflected in a series of anecdotes, poems, and philosophical musings. 
  This summary guide to 'Greenlights' distills McConaughey's key insights about resilience, introspection, and personal transformation, offering readers the chance to embark on their own quest for life's 'greenlights.'

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  Inception Decoded: Trivia...

  Filmic Life

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  INCEPTION DECODED: TRIVIA, CURIOUS FACTS AND BEHIND THE SCENES SECRETS - OF THE FILM DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER NOLAN 
    
  WRITTEN BY: FILMIC LIFE 
  Do you think you know everything about INCEPTION? 
  Do you want to know more than 100 curious facts and secrets of Christopher Nolan's film? 
  This book is full of information about one of the best movies of the year 2010.You will find details of the behind the scenes that you will REALLY love. Youcan test your knowledge about this movie here. 
  ★★ HERE SOMEEXAMPLES ★★ 
  "The names of the main characters are Dom, Robert,Eames, Arthur, Mal, Saito, Peter, Ariadne and Yusuf. By taking the first letterof each of them the phrase DREAMS PAY is formed." 
  "Kate Winslet did not manage to relate to the character of Mal, so she rejected the role." 
    
  "It was the only film in its year that was nominated for an Oscar for Best Visual Effects as well as Best Film." 
    
  "Originally James Franco was going toplay the role of Arthur, but could not accept it because he had no space in his agenda." 
    
  "Many scenes in the film are often cutoff when Cobb's left hand appears, in order to emphasize that the character only uses his wedding ring in dream scenes or in real-life flashbacks." 
  AND MUCH MORE! 
  So, if you want to relive the memories of this great movie or just want to be entertained and learn more about it, do not hesitate to purchase this audiobook!

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  Curiosities of Hampton Roads -...

  Tamy Kay Thompson

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  Facts and photos highlighting the haunting side of Virginia’s Tidewater . . .   The history of Hampton Roads is as deep as the waters that surround it. From some of the first settlers in the New World to the formation of the nation, Virginia’s Tidewater is rich in curious tales of legends and lore.   In the Southside, the famed pirate Blackbeard was beheaded by Captain Maynard of Hampton. Captain John Smith was a part of the first governing body in America formed in Jamestown. The nation’s oldest mental institution still stands in Williamsburg. Staff and guests at Boxwood Inn in Newport News have reported hauntings from a former owner and other eerie occurrences. In this offbeat travel guide, author Tamy Kay Thompson covers these stories and more as she takes readers on a journey through the always entertaining past of Hampton Roads.  

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  Big Show The - Episode 8

  Goodman Ace

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  As the 1950s dawned America was a colossus militarily, economically and culturally.  It bestrode a globe it was doing so much to shape in its own image.  But it had concerns; the threat of communism.  And for the Movies and Radio there was another concern: the emerging rise of Television. 
   
  For Radio, still in its golden age of mass audiences and star filled programmes, they had a handy solution with ‘The Big Show’.  Its premise was simple but effective.  Take 90 minutes of air-time and fill it with the stars of stage, screen and radio doing comedy sketches, drama extracts and musical numbers. 
   
  It sounds simple enough and aided by a huge budget from NBC it was a success, staffed by the best writers and technical team in the business. 
   
  Hosted by Tallulah Bankhead, with her sharp and acidic wit and her brilliance at ad-libbing ‘The Big Show’ was big entertainment with big stars for a big audience.

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