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A Warm Survey of an Amazing Story.......2006-10-26
As a Casablanca lover (words don't do it justice), I ate this book up. Harmetz writes with warmth about nearly everyone involved in the film except Jack Warner, about whom she writes with a deserved respect. The stories of the bit players, most refugees, expanded the Casablanca context tremendously for me. The suspense, and the tale of how this gem could have been different in so many ways (or not produced at all), made me appreciate this cultural icon even more. I haven't seen the film since reading this book, but you bet when I do I'm going to turn off the phone.
Great book on the best film of the 1940s.......2003-09-25
Aljean Harmetz's "Round Up the Usual Suspects" is one of the best books on the making of what is probably the best film of the 1940s (and possibly of all time). Harmetz explains almost every aspect of the story--often sounding more like fiction than fact--of the making of this all-time winner. These aspects include who was behind the camera, the actors, and the writers. She provides many details about life behind the WB shield--which collaborates the view of Jack Warner as a jerk seen in a fine book,"Hollywood Be Thy Name"--the fights on who wrote the screenplay, and how they all meshed together to create an enduring classic. She also explains how the film escaped the propanganda machine of later 1940 films. If you love this film, you should read this book! Let us hope that it returns to print witht he release of the special DVD edition of "Casablanca".
A Great Read on the Making and Success of Casablanca.......2003-01-07
This book is a great read. Although heavily documented, the "characters" come alive throughout--the characters being actual actors, the Warner brothers of Warner Bros., the director, writers, even the lighting director and sound men on the set.
It wonderfully describes the studio system, the differences between the studios and how "properties" were loaned out, and how WW II affected everybody in the movie business.
Two quotes had me laughing until I was in tears. It is a great book. Additionally, the hardcover with translucent dustjacket is most gorgeous. This is a winner and a keeper for movie history buffs.
The best MAKING OF A MOVIE book I have ever read!.......1998-08-28
"Round Up the Usual Suspects" provided many behind-the-scenes tidbits about CASABLANCA that I've never heard before - Murray Burnett's lawsuits against Howard Koch, the feud between Jack Warner and Hal Wallis and a precise picture of the Warner Brother house style. Ms. Harmetz provided an excellent and detailed account of Hollywood moviemaking in the early 40s. After reading this and her books on GONE WITH THE WIND and THE WIZARD OF OZ, she just may well be one of the foremost historians of Hollywood's Golden Age.
A Miracle of Accidents.......1998-07-29
"Casablanca" is quite simply my favorite film. Its history encompasses the studio system at its finest, the political movements of World War II (the famous Casablanca conference provided invaluable free publicity for the film), and some of the best casting in film history (my favorite character was always Claude Rains' Louis Renault).
In "Round Up the Usual Suspects," Aljean Harmetz has brought the history of this film to glorious life, exploring its origins and dispelling its myths. (How seriously was Ronald Reagan considered for the lead? Did Ingrid Bergman know the ending?)
Her attention to detail would have been sufficient to make this a great book, but Harmetz does much more. Her greatest achievement (and it's great indeed) is to present the film as a miracle of accidents, the almost coincidental meeting of the forces of Hollywood with the forces of history.
"Round Up the Usual Suspects" is essential reading for anyone interes! ted in the story of how a great film is made.
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ritically 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. Updated and timed for the 60th anniversary (Thanksgiving Day, 1942) of this movie, this critically acclaimed book draws upon years of research, including access to Ingrid Bergman's personal acting diaries and the vast Warner Brothers archives, as well as interviews with many of those close to the film, including the late Paul Henreid, Lauren Bacall, and scriptwriters Howard Koch and Julius Epstein. Richly detailed and full of surprises, The Making of Casablanca debunks many cherished myths about the casting, script, story, and stars, to reveal the realities of the highly pressured Hollywood studio system during World War II.
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I came to Casablanca for the waters..........2005-09-22
Have you ever purchased something twice and started to read or listen to it and realize you have already read or purchased it before?
As Bogart says in his cafe, " I was misinformed". A few years ago,I bought and read this book under the title, "Round Up The Usual Suspects" and I enjoyed it very much. I then bought it again (recently, I'm not that disoriented-yet) under it's new title, "The Making of Casablanca" same book, and same level of enjoyment. Aljean Harmetz was a New York Times correspondent and she is a skilled writer. Ms. Harmetz unfurls the story of the production of "Casablanca" in an entertaining fashion. So many things could have been undone by the studio and the government (released before World War II) the producer Hal Wallis kept the production on even keel and how Wallis went about it, is the crux of the story. Great insight into the era and the number of refugees who portray refugees, Bogart stories and Bergman tales. A really absorbing read, especially if you are a fan of the movie...and who isn't?
Fascinating, unputdownable.......2003-10-08
I read this book in hardcover, and loved it. CASABLANCA is my all-time favorite film, and I've read all the other books about it, too, but this one is by far the best. It's a great study of how the film got made, at a level of (fascinating!) detail not found in other references. I recommend it without reservation.
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Welcome to Eberron
• With risk comes reward, and Prima will guide you through one to get the other. These pages contain the knowledge necessary to build your character and survive the quests you must face.
• Labeled dungeon maps guide you to victory through even the most challenging adventures.
• Comprehensive character class overviews, including suggested races, feats, skills, and multiclass options for each. Plus path notes so you'll make the right low-level choices to ensure a powerful high-level character.
• Detailed "Quest Logs" reveal each quest's monsters, treasures, secrets, completion rewards, and more. You'll be able to find every quest and level up quickly.
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okay.......2007-01-06
Has a lot of general info but not much specifics, like any of the hints, what the skills actually do, anything on the enhancements, that kind of stuff.
Dungeons and Dragons Online.......2006-06-28
One of the better internet games I have played. Well put together and not buggy.
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Tribal Warfare thoroughly investigates a central element of the hit reality television show Survivor that the existing literature on reality television has overlooked: class politics. Christopher J. Wright combines textual analysis and survey research to demonstrate that Survivor operates and resonates as a political allegory.
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This collection of scholarly essays examines reality television. The first show, Survivor, inspired a national craze when it aired in the summer of 2000. Ever since, successors and copycats have been on each of the four largest networks. The basics stay the same: put a group of people into situations bound to cause conflict, and watch them squirm.
Rather than criticize the series' voyeuristic appeal, this work evaluates what goes on within the text of such shows and how they reflect or affect our larger culture. Contributors include researchers from communications, sociology, political science, and psychology. The contributions cover such topics as reality television's relationships with cultural identity, publicity rights, historical perspectives, trust, decision-making strategies, political rationality, office politics, and primitivism. Each chapter includes a bibliography.
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Broad scholarly treatment of a pop culture phenomenon!.......2004-01-06
I'm pleased to have authored one of the chapters in this edited volume (Chapter Five, "Reel Life: The Social Geometry of Reality Shows"). The company it appears in is an impressive array of disciplines and perspectives brought to bear on a fascinating turn in broadcast television production. The articles range from insightful to inciteful, and address more than a dozen aspects of shows ranging from Survivor to Fear Factor.
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"... And lead us not into Temptation Island, but deliver us from Survivor ...".(Brief Article): An article from: Presbyterian Record
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Title: "... And lead us not into Temptation Island, but deliver us from Survivor ...".(Brief Article)
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From the supplier: Stories about sexual misconduct among priests serving the Diocese of Belleville, IL, received much press coverage during past 18 months. Many people expressed surprise over reports of such misconduct. However, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) Dir. David Clohessy noted that such incidents have been occurring since the 1960s but have largely remained unreported. He expressed appreciation over the courage of the media people who were responsible for bringing the news out in public.
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Title: Clergy sexual misconduct stories hidden for decades, say survivors.
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Title: Outtakes.(KTHV-TV is holding "Survivor" tie-in promotion)(Brief Article)
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Title: The rice man cometh: Contrary to media reports, "Survivor" chef Famie can cook rice. (Food Business: Toops Scoops).
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From the supplier: The Maxell Corporation of America Professional Media Products Group introduces its first educational CD-ROM, Survivors: Testimonies of the Holocaust. Other Holocaust-and-history-related educational materials include a study guide to assist in developing Holocaust curricula that was developed by Facing History and Ourselves, a national educational and teacher-training organization. Facts on File has also brought out a CD-ROM packed with 2,000 hyperlinked images depicting key scenes from American history. The series is based on the United States History Standards for grades 5-12 and focuses on core curriculum topics such as the African-American experience, Native Americans, the government and the Constitution, daily life and culture, immigration, women's studies, wars and more.
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Surviving Reality Television.(Brief Article): An article from: American Journalism Review
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