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Author Edward White explores the Hitchcock phenomenon - what defines it, how it was invented, what it reveals about the man at its core, and how its legacy continues to shape our cultural world. Illuminating different aspects of Hitchcock's life and work, the book's 12 chapters reveal something fundamental about the man he was and the mythological creature he has become, presenting not just the life Hitchcock lived, but also the various versions of himself that he projected and those projected on his behalf.

For over 40 years The News Quiz has graced the Radio 4 airwaves with an irreverent sideways look at the headlines. Having first appeared in 1977, it boasts a tantalising archive of episodes to remind us of the news from yesteryear, refracted through the satirical gaze of regular panellists including Alan Coren, Andy Hamilton, Mark Steel, Francis Wheen and Jeremy Hardy. Among the many guest panellists featured here are Boris Johnson, Nigella Lawson, Jo Brand, Eddie Mair, John Sergeant, Linda Smith and Roy Hattersley.

Come to the movies with two celebrated spirituality writers—American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storyteller and peace activist Gareth Higgins. In A Whole Life in Twelve Movies, Norris and Higgins invite listeners along as they discuss acclaimed movies that can help us better understand our lives—from before birth to death and beyond. Featuring twelve films, including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Malcolm X, and Babette's Feast, this book is perfect for individuals or groups to watch and discuss movies over the course of a year.

Im November 1974 bricht Werner Herzog zu einer Wanderung von München nach Paris auf. Sollte er die französische Hauptstadt erreichen - das ist seine feste Überzeugung -, würde die von ihm verehrte Filmhistorikerin Lotte Eisner am Leben bleiben. Vom Gehen im Eis ist eine große, zu Herzen gehende Meditation über Leben und Tod - ein Wortfilm, der neben den mehr als vierzig Spiel- und Dokumentarfilmen von Werner Herzog eine ganz eigene Ausstrahlung und Magie besitzt.

What is the smartest, most celebrated game show of all time? In this insider's guide, discover the rich history of Jeopardy! -- the beloved game show that has shaped our culture and entertained audiences for years. Jeopardy! is a lot of things: record-setting game show, beloved family tradition...

Authors Richard Powers and Alex Kuczynski, on this edition of Fresh Air. Richard Powers has just won the National Book Award for his novel The Echo Maker. And New York Times reporter Alex Kuczynski's new book is Beauty Junkies: Inside our $15 Billion Obsession with Cosmetic Surgery.

Journalists Lisa Chedekel and Matthew Kauffman, on this edition of Fresh Air. They've won a George Polk Award for their series "Mentally Unfit, Forced to Fight" in the Hartford Courant about the military's flawed mental health system.

Investigative reporter Lowell Bergman and musicians Pat Dinizio and Dennis Diken, on this edition of Fresh Air. Lowell Bergman is the producer of the new Frontline documentary, News War: Secrets, Spin and the Future of the News.

Playwright and film maker Neil Labute and author William Cope Moyers on this edition of Fresh Air. He's earned a reputation for writing characters who are selfish, mean, misanthropic, and misogynistic. His films include In the Company of Men and Your Friends & Neighbors. His plays include The Mercy Seat, Some Girls, and Fat Pig.

Journalist Seymour Hersh and film director Mary Harron on this edition of Fresh Air. Hersh speaks about the latest developments between Iran and the U.S. regarding Iran's nuclear power program. In the April 17, 2006 edition of The New Yorker magazine he writes that the Bush administration has clandestine plans for a possible major attack on Iran. Film director Mary Harron's films include I Shot Andy Warhol and American Psycho.

One of the most challenging aspects of screenwriting is character development. The reason for this is because it is so easy to create characters that are simply carbon-copies of one another. This sounds harmless in theory, but your screenplay, novel, or book suffers in the long run because the characters lack substance, depth, and relatability. With this audiobook, I take away all the guesswork by honing in on the top 12 elements that are needed to create characters that are beautifully human, authentic, compelling, and three-dimensional. Step into my office and let's get started!

By "assembling" some of the most fascinating figures in world history, Meeting of Minds provided a groundbreaking opportunity for audiences to be exposed to ideas by way of a medium not normally known for its intellectual vigor. Portrayed by actors, panelists engage in stimulating round-table discussions that were conducted like any other talk show but featured prominent influencers from bygone generations—not just philosophers and politicians, but poets, playwrights, and presidents.