Bestsellers
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The Ride of a Lifetime
- Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
- By: Robert Iger
- Narrated by: Jim Frangione, Robert Iger
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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A memoir of leadership and success: The executive chairman of Disney, Time’s 2019 businessperson of the year, shares the ideas and values he embraced during his 15 years as CEO while reinventing one of the world’s most beloved companies....
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Joins “Shoe Dog” as required biographies.
- By Matt S. on 01-02-20
By: Robert Iger
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Creativity, Inc. (The Expanded Edition)
- Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
- By: Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace - contributor
- Narrated by: Ed Catmull
- Length: 17 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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The co-founder and longtime president of Pixar updates and expands upon his New York Times bestseller on creative leadership, reflecting on the management principles used to build Pixar's singularly successful culture, including what he got wrong—and how he made it right....
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Business book
- By Jordan Zirretta on 09-13-23
By: Ed Catmull, and others
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Woke Up This Morning
- The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos
- By: Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa
- Narrated by: Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, full cast
- Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Who made the phone call that got HBO to launch The Sopranos? What’s the significance of all those eggs? And, what the hell ever happened to the Russian? Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, and the entire cast and crew of The Sopranos have all the answers....
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Really frustrating if you’ve listened to the podcast
- By ereviewer on 11-04-21
By: Michael Imperioli, and others
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Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions
- My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood
- By: Ed Zwick
- Narrated by: Ed Zwick
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Though there are many factors behind such success, including luck and the contributions of his creative partner Marshall Herskovitz, he’s known to have a special talent for bringing out the best in the people he’s worked with, notably the actors....
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Authentic, Sobering & Full of Grace
- By David_Leah Wiley on 02-17-24
By: Ed Zwick
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Blood, Sweat & Chrome
- The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road
- By: Kyle Buchanan
- Narrated by: Fred Berman, Aspen Vincent, Dan Bittner, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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A full-speed-ahead oral history of the nearly two-decade making of the cultural phenomenon Mad Max: Fury Road....
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5 Hours of Story Crammed Into 10 Hours of Audio
- By J.R. Hernandez on 03-06-23
By: Kyle Buchanan
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MCU
- The Reign of Marvel Studios
- By: Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, Gavin Edwards
- Narrated by: Andrew Kishino, Joanna Robinson
- Length: 16 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Beloved culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards share the unauthorized, behind-the-scenes story of the stunning rise and suddenly uncertain reign of the most transformative cultural phenomenon of our time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe....
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Puff piece.
- By Habu1271 on 10-26-23
By: Joanna Robinson, and others
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The Ride of a Lifetime
- Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
- By: Robert Iger
- Narrated by: Jim Frangione, Robert Iger
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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A memoir of leadership and success: The executive chairman of Disney, Time’s 2019 businessperson of the year, shares the ideas and values he embraced during his 15 years as CEO while reinventing one of the world’s most beloved companies....
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Joins “Shoe Dog” as required biographies.
- By Matt S. on 01-02-20
By: Robert Iger
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Creativity, Inc. (The Expanded Edition)
- Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
- By: Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace - contributor
- Narrated by: Ed Catmull
- Length: 17 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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The co-founder and longtime president of Pixar updates and expands upon his New York Times bestseller on creative leadership, reflecting on the management principles used to build Pixar's singularly successful culture, including what he got wrong—and how he made it right....
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Business book
- By Jordan Zirretta on 09-13-23
By: Ed Catmull, and others
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Woke Up This Morning
- The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos
- By: Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa
- Narrated by: Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, full cast
- Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Who made the phone call that got HBO to launch The Sopranos? What’s the significance of all those eggs? And, what the hell ever happened to the Russian? Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, and the entire cast and crew of The Sopranos have all the answers....
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Really frustrating if you’ve listened to the podcast
- By ereviewer on 11-04-21
By: Michael Imperioli, and others
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Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions
- My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood
- By: Ed Zwick
- Narrated by: Ed Zwick
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Though there are many factors behind such success, including luck and the contributions of his creative partner Marshall Herskovitz, he’s known to have a special talent for bringing out the best in the people he’s worked with, notably the actors....
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Authentic, Sobering & Full of Grace
- By David_Leah Wiley on 02-17-24
By: Ed Zwick
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Blood, Sweat & Chrome
- The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road
- By: Kyle Buchanan
- Narrated by: Fred Berman, Aspen Vincent, Dan Bittner, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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A full-speed-ahead oral history of the nearly two-decade making of the cultural phenomenon Mad Max: Fury Road....
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5 Hours of Story Crammed Into 10 Hours of Audio
- By J.R. Hernandez on 03-06-23
By: Kyle Buchanan
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MCU
- The Reign of Marvel Studios
- By: Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, Gavin Edwards
- Narrated by: Andrew Kishino, Joanna Robinson
- Length: 16 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Beloved culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards share the unauthorized, behind-the-scenes story of the stunning rise and suddenly uncertain reign of the most transformative cultural phenomenon of our time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe....
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Puff piece.
- By Habu1271 on 10-26-23
By: Joanna Robinson, and others
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Walt Disney: An American Original (Commemorative Edition)
- By: Bob Thomas, Christopher Miller, Jeff Kurtti, and others
- Narrated by: Jason Culp, Xe Sands, Christopher Miller, and others
- Length: 16 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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The Walt Disney Company honors its 100th anniversary in 2023. As part of the festivities, this must-have biography tells the story of Walt Disney's life— told as no other book can....
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The variation in narration was off-putting though the Walt Disney Story is amazing!
- By Reading Grandma on 09-18-23
By: Bob Thomas, and others
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Miss May Does Not Exist
- The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood's Hidden Genius
- By: Carrie Courogen
- Narrated by: Erin Bennett
- Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Miss May Does Not Exist is a remarkable love story about a prickly genius who was never easy to work with, not always easy to love, and frequently punished for those things, despite revolutionizing the way we think about comedy, acting, and what a film or play can be.
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Fascinating woman, but genius?
- By john burke on 06-25-24
By: Carrie Courogen
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The Big Bang Theory
- The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series
- By: Jessica Radloff
- Narrated by: Jessica Radloff, Fleet Cooper, Abhay Ahluwalia, and others
- Length: 17 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Packed with all-new, exclusive interviews with the producers and entire cast, The Big Bang Theory:The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series is a riveting, entertaining look at the sitcom sensation.
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Good story but...
- By Angie C Chen on 10-19-22
By: Jessica Radloff
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The Nolan Variations
- The Movies, Mysteries, and Marvels of Christopher Nolan
- By: Tom Shone
- Narrated by: Nicholas Guy Smith
- Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins
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An in-depth look at, and written in collaboration with, the man considered to be the most profound, and commercially successful director at work today....
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Extremely informative but …
- By GalwayK on 07-17-23
By: Tom Shone
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With Love, Mommie Dearest
- The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic
- By: A. Ashley Hoff, Bruce Vilanch - foreword
- Narrated by: Kim Niemi
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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When she died in 1977, Joan Crawford was remembered as an icon of Hollywood's Golden Age—until publication the following year of her daughter's memoir, Mommie Dearest.
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AMAZING narrator for a wonderful book!
- By A. Diozzi on 06-16-24
By: A. Ashley Hoff, and others
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Directing Actors
- By: Judith Weston
- Narrated by: Judith Weston
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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In this essential guide to acting, internationally renowned directing coach Judith Weston demonstrates what constitutes a good performance, what actors want from a director, and what directors do wrong....
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Directing Humans
- By Jacob Moore on 10-15-19
By: Judith Weston
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The Making of Casablanca
- Bogart, Bergman, and World War II
- By: Aljean Harmetz
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Critically acclaimed when published in 1992 as Round Up the Usual Suspects, The Making of Casablanca offers the ultimate insider's look at the politics and personalities behind the most celebrated movie of all time - Casablanca....
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European St. Bernards make the book worthwhile
- By Buretto on 01-25-21
By: Aljean Harmetz
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Producer to Producer
- A Step-by-Step Guide to Low-Budget Independent Film Producing
- By: Maureen A. Ryan
- Narrated by: Susie Berneis
- Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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This is a comprehensive bible to low-budget film production for emerging and professional producers. Structured to guide the listener through production meetings, every aspect of the film-production process is outlined in detail. Invaluable checklists are included....
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Famastic Resource - Get the Hard Copy
- By Kathleen on 04-12-21
By: Maureen A. Ryan
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Chasing the Light
- Writing, Directing, and Surviving Platoon, Midnight Express, Scarface, Salvador, and the Movie Game
- By: Oliver Stone
- Narrated by: Oliver Stone
- Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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An intimate memoir by the controversial, Oscar-winning director and screenwriter about his rarefied New York childhood, volunteering for combat, and his struggles and triumphs making such films as Platoon, Midnight Express, and Scarface....
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Impressive
- By Merle O. Tanner on 10-07-20
By: Oliver Stone
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What You Don't Learn in Film School
- A Complete Guide to (Independent) Filmmaking
- By: Shane Stanley
- Narrated by: Ted Jonas
- Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Multi-Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Shane Stanley writes a book anyone and everyone should hear if they want an entertainment industry insider's professional guidance on how to create a movie....
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Great Read! Must read for any filmmaker!
- By Michael on 12-01-21
By: Shane Stanley
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The Film Director's Intuition
- Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques
- By: Judith Weston
- Narrated by: Judith Weston
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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This book is an invaluable and inspirational material for the film, television and theater professional. It helps directors, actors, writers, designers, producers and executives tap into their imagination and instincts, in turn helping them create the films they’ve always dreamed of creating.
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Wonderful Expository Learning!
- By Anonymous User on 06-03-24
By: Judith Weston
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Alright, Alright, Alright
- The Oral History of Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused
- By: Melissa Maerz
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, George Newbern
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Dazed and Confused not only heralded the arrival of filmmaker Richard Linklater, it introduced a cast of unknowns who would become the next generation of movie stars....
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great story, at times, confusingly told.
- By cannotlogon on 04-05-21
By: Melissa Maerz
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Rise of the Filmtrepreneur
- How to Turn Your Indie Film into a Profitable Business
- By: Alex Ferrari
- Narrated by: Alex Ferrari
- Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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It’s harder today than ever before for independent filmmakers to make money with their films. From predatory film distributors ripping them off to huckster film aggregators who prey upon them, the odds are stacked against the indie filmmaker....
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8 hundred audiobooks in to my audible experience
- By heber on 10-08-20
By: Alex Ferrari
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Everywhere an Oink Oink
- An Embittered, Dyspeptic, and Accurate Report of Forty Years in Hollywood
- By: David Mamet
- Narrated by: Jim Frangione
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and director David Mamet shares scandalous and laugh-out-loud tales from his four decades in Hollywood where he worked with some of the biggest names in movies....
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Poor Mr. Mamet
- By Joe on 02-03-24
By: David Mamet
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This Was Hollywood: Forgotten Stars and Stories
- Turner Classic Movies
- By: Carla Valderrama
- Narrated by: Carla Valderrama
- Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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From former screen legends who have faded into obscurity to new revelations about the biggest movie stars, Valderrama unearths the most fascinating little-known tales from the birth of Hollywood through its Golden Age....
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Hollywood Fun
- By Ernie D. Casciato on 01-06-21
By: Carla Valderrama
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The Hollywood Pitching Bible
- By: Ken Aguado, Douglas Eboch
- Narrated by: Krystal P
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Finally, a book that tells the truth about the pitching process in Hollywood. This highly detailed guide is intended for writers, producers and directors, or anyone who wants to work in the intensely competitive, creative side of the entertainment industry....
By: Ken Aguado, and others
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Steven Spielberg
- A Biography
- By: Joseph McBride
- Narrated by: Edward Lewis
- Length: 20 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Until now, much about Steven Spielberg's personality and the forces that shaped it has remained enigmatic....
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Out of date but nevertheless interesting.
- By Chelsea on 10-30-14
By: Joseph McBride
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Down and Dirty Pictures
- Miramax, Sundance and the Rise of Independent Film
- By: Peter Biskind
- Narrated by: Phil Gigante
- Length: 23 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Candid, penetrating and controversial, Down and Dirty Pictures is a must-read for anyone interested in the film world....
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For the independent film lover!
- By natalie on 08-26-14
By: Peter Biskind
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My Happy Days in Hollywood
- A Memoir
- By: Garry Marshall
- Narrated by: Garry Marshall
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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This honest, vibrant, and often hilarious memoir reveals a man whose career was defined by his drive to make people laugh and whose personal philosophy—despite his tremendous achievements—was always that life is more important than show business....
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Outstanding: Best Book I've Ever Bought!
- By Eddie on 01-11-17
By: Garry Marshall
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Hollywood and the Movies of the Fifties
- The Collapse of the Studio System, the Thrill of Cinerama, and the Invasion of the Ultimate Body Snatcher—Television
- By: Foster Hirsch
- Narrated by: Foster Hirsch
- Length: 36 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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A fascinating look at Hollywood’s most turbulent decade and the demise of the studio system—set against the boom of the post-WW II years, the Cold War, and the atomic age—and the movies that reflected the seismic shifts....
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Long-winded
- By LA2Naples on 06-10-24
By: Foster Hirsch
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Tim Burton
- By: Elisa Costa, Monika Nastałek - translator
- Narrated by: Masza Bogucka
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Biografia jednego z największych geniuszy filmowych wszechczasów. Tim Burton urodził się w Burbank jako Timothy Walter Burton 25 sierpnia...
By: Elisa Costa, and others
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How Not to Make a Short Film
- Secrets from a Sundance Programmer
- By: Roberta Marie Munroe
- Narrated by: Roberta Marie Munroe
- Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Roberta walks you through the minefield of mistakes that an aspiring filmmaker can make - so that you don't have to make them yourself....
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picked up before a 48 hour film fest
- By norman rogers on 05-06-15
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ScreenAge
- How TV Shaped Our Reality, from Tammy Faye to RuPaul’s Drag Race
- By: Fenton Bailey
- Narrated by: Fenton Bailey
- Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Making films about club kids, royalty, hustlers, and televangelists, and working with icons such as such as Britney Spears, Tammy Faye Bakker, and RuPaul, the book is packed with glorious insider gossip and amazing celebrity stories....
By: Fenton Bailey
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The Coen Brothers
- By: Adam Nayman
- Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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From such cult hits as Raising Arizona and The Big Lebowski to major critical darlings Fargo, No Country for Old Men, and Inside Llewyn Davis, Ethan and Joel Coen have cultivated a bleakly comical, instantly recognizable voice in modern American cinema....
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Brilliant companion!
- By Buretto on 12-05-18
By: Adam Nayman
New releases
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Desperately Seeking Something
- A Memoir About Movies, Mothers, and Material Girls
- By: Susan Seidelman
- Narrated by: Jaime Lamchick
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Starting out in the mid-70s, a time when few women were directing movies, Susan Seidelman was determined to become a filmmaker. She longed to tell stories about the unrepresented characters she wanted to see on screen: unconventional women in unusual circumstances, needing to express themselves and maintain their autonomy. Her genre-blending films reflect a passion for classic Hollywood storytelling, mixed with a playful New Wave spirit, informed by her years living in downtown NYC.
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An Inspiring Listen
- By Tiffany Bartok on 06-26-24
By: Susan Seidelman
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Miss May Does Not Exist
- The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood's Hidden Genius
- By: Carrie Courogen
- Narrated by: Erin Bennett
- Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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As part of the legendary comedy team known as Nichols and May, May revolutionized sketch comedy before striking out on her own to make history as the third woman to be admitted into the Directors Guild of America when she wrote, directed, and starred in 1971’s A New Leaf. Throughout the 1970s and ‘80s, May was one of Hollywood’s top screenwriters and script doctors and one of the only women directing within the studio system. After a box-office bomb, May never directed a feature again, though she continued to write films.
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Fascinating woman, but genius?
- By john burke on 06-25-24
By: Carrie Courogen
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With Love, Mommie Dearest
- The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic
- By: A. Ashley Hoff, Bruce Vilanch - foreword
- Narrated by: Kim Niemi
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Christina Crawford's book was an immediate bestseller, addressing the infrequently discussed topic of child abuse. When Paramount Pictures released the film, starring Faye Dunaway as Crawford, it was critically panned, and remains one of the most legendary critical bombs in film history. The lavish, big-screen adaptation drew unexpected laughter in the scenes depicting life in the Crawford household. Rarely have such good intentions been met with such ridicule.
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AMAZING narrator for a wonderful book!
- By A. Diozzi on 06-16-24
By: A. Ashley Hoff, and others
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:10 Seconds to Air
- My Life in the Director's Chair
- By: Don Mischer, Sara Lukinson - contributor
- Narrated by: Don Mischer
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Enter the world of director and producer Don Mischer, who has notched a lifetime of history-making moments with Beyoncé and Baryshnikov, Willie Nelson and Muhammad Ali, Olympic flames, inaugurations, and Prince in the rain.
By: Don Mischer, and others
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The Film Director's Intuition
- Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques
- By: Judith Weston
- Narrated by: Judith Weston
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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This book is an invaluable and inspirational material for the film, television and theater professional. It helps directors, actors, writers, designers, producers and executives tap into their imagination and instincts, in turn helping them create the films they’ve always dreamed of creating.
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Wonderful Expository Learning!
- By Anonymous User on 06-03-24
By: Judith Weston
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God and the Devil
- The Life and Work of Ingmar Bergman
- By: Peter Cowie
- Narrated by: Richard Trinder
- Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Peter Cowie's book chronicles the life and the sixty-year film and stage career of Ingmar Bergman as he wrestles of themes of love, sex, and betrayal with the figure of Death hovering overhead. Blending biographical information with critical comment, Cowie presents a man whose life and work were intimately fused.
By: Peter Cowie
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Desperately Seeking Something
- A Memoir About Movies, Mothers, and Material Girls
- By: Susan Seidelman
- Narrated by: Jaime Lamchick
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Starting out in the mid-70s, a time when few women were directing movies, Susan Seidelman was determined to become a filmmaker. She longed to tell stories about the unrepresented characters she wanted to see on screen: unconventional women in unusual circumstances, needing to express themselves and maintain their autonomy. Her genre-blending films reflect a passion for classic Hollywood storytelling, mixed with a playful New Wave spirit, informed by her years living in downtown NYC.
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An Inspiring Listen
- By Tiffany Bartok on 06-26-24
By: Susan Seidelman
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Miss May Does Not Exist
- The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood's Hidden Genius
- By: Carrie Courogen
- Narrated by: Erin Bennett
- Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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As part of the legendary comedy team known as Nichols and May, May revolutionized sketch comedy before striking out on her own to make history as the third woman to be admitted into the Directors Guild of America when she wrote, directed, and starred in 1971’s A New Leaf. Throughout the 1970s and ‘80s, May was one of Hollywood’s top screenwriters and script doctors and one of the only women directing within the studio system. After a box-office bomb, May never directed a feature again, though she continued to write films.
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Fascinating woman, but genius?
- By john burke on 06-25-24
By: Carrie Courogen
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With Love, Mommie Dearest
- The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic
- By: A. Ashley Hoff, Bruce Vilanch - foreword
- Narrated by: Kim Niemi
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Christina Crawford's book was an immediate bestseller, addressing the infrequently discussed topic of child abuse. When Paramount Pictures released the film, starring Faye Dunaway as Crawford, it was critically panned, and remains one of the most legendary critical bombs in film history. The lavish, big-screen adaptation drew unexpected laughter in the scenes depicting life in the Crawford household. Rarely have such good intentions been met with such ridicule.
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AMAZING narrator for a wonderful book!
- By A. Diozzi on 06-16-24
By: A. Ashley Hoff, and others
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:10 Seconds to Air
- My Life in the Director's Chair
- By: Don Mischer, Sara Lukinson - contributor
- Narrated by: Don Mischer
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Enter the world of director and producer Don Mischer, who has notched a lifetime of history-making moments with Beyoncé and Baryshnikov, Willie Nelson and Muhammad Ali, Olympic flames, inaugurations, and Prince in the rain.
By: Don Mischer, and others
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The Film Director's Intuition
- Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques
- By: Judith Weston
- Narrated by: Judith Weston
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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This book is an invaluable and inspirational material for the film, television and theater professional. It helps directors, actors, writers, designers, producers and executives tap into their imagination and instincts, in turn helping them create the films they’ve always dreamed of creating.
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Wonderful Expository Learning!
- By Anonymous User on 06-03-24
By: Judith Weston
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God and the Devil
- The Life and Work of Ingmar Bergman
- By: Peter Cowie
- Narrated by: Richard Trinder
- Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Peter Cowie's book chronicles the life and the sixty-year film and stage career of Ingmar Bergman as he wrestles of themes of love, sex, and betrayal with the figure of Death hovering overhead. Blending biographical information with critical comment, Cowie presents a man whose life and work were intimately fused.
By: Peter Cowie