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41) NYPD red 2
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"NYPD Red--the task force attacking the most extreme crimes in America's most extreme city--hunts a killer who is on an impossible mission. A vigilante serial killer is on the loose in New York City, tracking down and murdering people whose crimes have not been punished. The number of victims grows, and many New Yorkers secretly applaud the idea of justice won at any price. NYPD Red Detective Zach Jordan and his partner Kylie MacDonald are put on...
42) Heaven, Texas
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Gracie Snow, an innocent country girl, is determined to track down legendary ex-jock Bobby Tom Denton, and drag him back home to Heaven, Texas, to begin shooting his first motion picture. But taming an egotistical cowboy in a '57 T-Bird is more than Gracie's soft demeanor and heart can handle. But nothing's more dangerous than a wildcat with an angel's heart in a town too small for a bad boy to hide. And all hell breaks loose when these two opposites...
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"When we first meet Maria Lagana, she's rewriting scripts at Mercury Pictures, a failing Hollywood studio known for its schlock. Maria's job is to re-craft dialogue and action to circumvent the censors, a skill she's mysteriously adept at. Born in Italy, as a teenager Maria witnessed Mussolini's censors arrest her father, an event that will destroy her family and burden Maria with questions of guilt and responsibility she will carry with her throughout...
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Buzz shows Fly Guy the movie he is making about aliens who come from outer space to capture Buzz Boy and Fly Guy. While the heroes are trying to escape, space pirates arrive and take the aliens' spaceship. Heroes Fly Guy, Dragon Dude, and Fly Girl work together to get the aliens to surrender and become part of the Secret Hero Team now that they are stranded on Earth.
45) Director's cut
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"An abandoned movie set is said to be cursed after a film shoot gone terribly wrong. Disaster befalls those living on or near the set, and rumor has it the curse is to blame"--Provided by publisher.
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"A showrunner and her assistant give the world something to talk about when they accidentally fuel a ridiculous rumor in this debut romance. Hollywood powerhouse Jo is photographed making her assistant Emma laugh on the red carpet, and just like that, the tabloids declare them a couple. The so-called scandal couldn't come at a worse time--threatening Emma's promotion and Jo's new movie. As the gossip spreads, it starts to affect all areas of their...
49) Any day with you
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During the summer before seventh grade, Kaia, who enjoys living in Southern California, visiting the beach with her family, and creating movie make-up effects, makes a film with her friends to win a contest and hopefullly prevent her beloved great-grandfather from moving back to the Philippines.
50) Making movies
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ONE OF THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER'S 100 GREATEST FILM BOOKS OF ALL TIME • “Invaluable.... I am sometimes asked if there is one book a filmgoer could read to learn more about how movies are made and what to look for while watching them. This is the book.” —Roger Ebert, The New York Times Book Review
Why does a director choose a particular script? What must they do in order to...
Why does a director choose a particular script? What must they do in order to...
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"In a tiny village in Italy, the self-appointed mayor (and vacuum cleaner repairman) Signor Speranza will do anything he can to save his beloved town. When he learns that the water is going to be cut off in sixty days unless he can come up with some quick cash, he tries to boost tourism by spreading a harmless rumor that major movie star Dante Rinaldi is planning to film a movie in the village. The plan works a little too well, and soon everyone wants...
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Valuable for students aspiring to enter the world of filmmaking, The Crew series vividly presents the jobs and lives of film production workers and explores the technical aspects of producing a film by talking to the people who make it happen. The Special Effects Coordinator/Supervisor designs and directs all special effects, the Construction Coordinator is responsible for constructing sets in a production, and the Locations Manager is responsible...
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Valuable for students aspiring to enter the world of filmmaking, The Crew series vividly presents the jobs and lives of film production workers and explores the technical aspects of producing a film by talking to the people who make it happen. The Production Designer is responsible for designing and supervising set and scenery construction, overseeing set dressing, and coordinating logistical elements. The Set Decorator is responsible for overseeing...
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Valuable for students aspiring to enter the world of filmmaking, The Crew series vividly presents the jobs and lives of film production workers and explores the technical aspects of producing a film by talking to the people who make it happen. The Costume Designer designs, creates, acquires and supervises the construction and fitting of all costumes and wardrobe, the Camera Operator is responsible for the actual operation of the camera, and the Key...
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"Hollywood has come to Half Moon Bay as kid inventors Nick and Tesla find themselves on the set of a big-budget superhero movie. But someone's sabotaging the on-screen debut of their favorite comic book hero, so the brother and sister sleuths must sneak behind the scenes to save the show. Luckily, they have help from an arsenal of homemade special-effects gadgets. This cinematic saga includes instructions for creating camera gear, stunt dummies, make-up...
57) Dual image
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Playing Booth DeWitt's cruel ex-wife in his new film is a dream come true for actress Ariel Kirkwood. Not only is it great for her career, she also gets to work with Booth. Since getting to know him, Ariel can't get the aloof, sexy screenwriter out of her mind. She wants to be his leading lady for life, but Booth seems more distant with each passing day. Now Ariel must convince Booth to see her for the woman she truly is instead of the one she was...
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Valuable for students aspiring to enter the world of filmmaking, The Crew series vividly presents the jobs and lives of film production workers and explores the technical aspects of producing a film by talking to the people who make it happen. The Lead Painter paints all the sets on a production, as well as backdrops. The On-Set Painter is responsible for the upkeep and continuity of paint elements during shooting. The Location Sound Mixer is responsible...
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Valuable for students aspiring to enter the world of filmmaking, The Crew series vividly presents the jobs and lives of film production workers and explores the technical aspects of producing a film by talking to the people who make it happen. The Props Master is responsible for providing items uses during production. The 1st Assistant Director creates the schedule, runs the set and keeps a pace during shooting while operating as a conduit between...
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Film budgeting expert Diane Cornell leads off this lecture series regarding financing an independent film with these topics: politics of money, your script, budget strategy, financing, unions, the crew, loss and damage, bonds contingencies, SAG, production reports, set safety, sexual harassment, and animals and children on set.