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Historical Dictionary of Australian and New Zealand Cinema

2005 Motion pictures
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Release : 2005
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Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Australian and New Zealand Cinema by : Albert Moran

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Australian and New Zealand Cinema written by Albert Moran. This book was released on 2005. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether it was Jane Campion's The Piano, Mel Gibson in Mad Max, Paul Hogan in Crocodile Dundee, or The Lord of the Rings saga, we have all experienced the cinema of Australia and New Zealand. This book is an introduction and guide to the film of these countries. While it is obviously more scholarly than a cinema or fan magazine, it covers some of the same ground, with entries on many exceptional producers, directors, writers and actors, as well as the films indicated above and many others. But it also presents the early pioneers, the cinemas themselves, the film companies and government bodies, and much more in its hundreds of dictionary entries. Through a chronology that shows how far these cinemas have come in a short time and an introduction that presents them more broadly, a clear portrait of the two countries' cinemas emerge.

Historical Dictionary of Australian and New Zealand Cinema

2017-12-26 Performing Arts
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Release : 2017-12-26
Genre : Performing Arts
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Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Australian and New Zealand Cinema by : Karina Aveyard

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Australian and New Zealand Cinema written by Karina Aveyard. This book was released on 2017-12-26. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filmmakers have honed their skills and many have achieved critical and popular success at home and abroad, as have actors and other crew. American filmmakers and companies have found it cheaper to make films in Australia because wages and salaries are lower, tax rebates have been attractive and the expertise in most areas of filmmaking is comparable to that of anywhere in the world. At the same time, Australian audiences still enjoy watching Australian films, making some of them profitable, even if this is a small profit when considered in Hollywood terms. New Zealand filmmakers, cast and crew have shown that they are equal to the world’s best in making films with international themes, while other films have shown that the world is interested in New Zealand narratives and settings. Increased support for Maori filmmakers and stories has had a significant impact on production levels and on the diversity of stories that now reach the screen. It has also helped create more viable career paths for those who continue to be based in their home country. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Australian and New Zealand Cinema contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on leading films as well as many directors, writers, actors and producers. It also covers early pioneers, film companies, genres and government bodies.

The A to Z of Australian and New Zealand Cinema

2009-07-21 Performing Arts
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Release : 2009-07-21
Genre : Performing Arts
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Book Synopsis The A to Z of Australian and New Zealand Cinema by : Albert Moran

Download or read book The A to Z of Australian and New Zealand Cinema written by Albert Moran. This book was released on 2009-07-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether it was Jane Campion's The Piano, Mel Gibson in Mad Max, Paul Hogan in Crocodile Dundee, or The Lord of the Rings saga, we have all experienced the cinema of Australia and New Zealand. This book is an introduction and guide to the film of Australia and New Zealand. With entries on many exceptional producers, directors, writers and actors, as well as the films indicated above and many others, this reference also presents the early pioneers, the film companies and government bodies, and much more in its hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries. Through a chronology that shows how far these cinemas have come in a short time and an introduction that presents them more broadly, a clear portrait of the two countries' motion pictures emerge. The bibliography is an excellent source for further reading.

Historical Dictionary of Film Noir

2010-03-19 Performing Arts
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Release : 2010-03-19
Genre : Performing Arts
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Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Film Noir by : Andrew Spicer

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Film Noir written by Andrew Spicer. This book was released on 2010-03-19. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Film noir_literally 'black cinema'_is the label customarily given to a group of black and white American films, mostly crime thrillers, made between 1940 and 1959. Today there is considerable dispute about what are the shared features that classify a noir film, and therefore which films should be included in this category. These problems are partly caused because film noir is a retrospective label that was not used in the 1940s or 1950s by the film industry as a production category and therefore its existence and features cannot be established through reference to trade documents. The Historical Dictionary of Film Noir is a comprehensive guide that ranges from 1940 to present day neo-noir. It consists of a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, a filmography, and over 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries on every aspect of film noir and neo-noir, including key films, personnel (actors, cinematographers, composers, directors, producers, set designers, and writers), themes, issues, influences, visual style, cycles of films (e.g. amnesiac noirs), the representation of the city and gender, other forms (comics/graphic novels, television, and videogames), and noir's presence in world cinema. It is an essential reference work for all those interested in this important cultural phenomenon.

Historical Dictionary of Australia

2014-12-05 History
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Release : 2014-12-05
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Australia by : Norman Abjorensen

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Australia written by Norman Abjorensen. This book was released on 2014-12-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia’s development, from the most unpromising of beginnings as a British prison in 1788 to the prosperous liberal democracy of the present is as remarkable as is its success as a country of large-scale immigration. Since 1942 it has been a loyal ally of the United States and has demonstrated this loyalty by contributing troops to the war in Vietnam and by being part of the “coalition of the willing” in the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 and in operations in Afghanistan. In recent years, it has also been more willing to promote peace and democracy in its Pacific and Asian neighbors. This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Australia covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Australia.

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