Taking Hollywood as its focus, this timely book provides a sustained, interdisciplinary perspective on memory and film from early cinema to the present. Considering the relationship between official and popular memory, the politics of memory, and the technological and representational shifts that have come to effect memory's contemporary mediation, the book contributes to the growing debate on the status and function of the past in cultural life and discourse.
By gathering key critics from film studies, American studies and cultural studies, Memory and Popular Film establishes a framework for discussing issues of memory in film and of film as memory. Together with essays on the remembered past in early film marketing, within popular reminiscence, and at film festivals, the book considers memory films such as Forrest Gump, Lone Star, Pleasantville, Rosewood and Jackie Brown.
Paul Grainges, "Memory and Popular Film"
Manchester University Press | ISBN 0719063752 | September 6, 2003 | PDF | 224 Pages | 1.2MB
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Jul 8, 2010
Memory and Popular Film
100 Greatest Film Themes
This is an absolute must-own for all film fans! Unlike many film soundtrack collections this contains some of the best and most indispensible tracks, including probably the best recording of "Duel of the Fates" ever.
Tracklisting
CD1: 1939 - 1961
01. 20th Century Fox Fanfare And Cinemascope Extension (?) (0:21)
02. Gone With The Wind (Tara's Theme) (1939) (4:20)
03. Casablanca (As Time Goes By) (1942) (3:05)
04. Gertrud Huber - The Third Man (The Harry Lime Theme) (1949) (2:22)
05. High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darlin') (1952) (2:32)
06. The Dambusters (March) (1954) (3:53)
07. N.Y. Jazz Orchestra - The Man With The Golden Arm (Main Theme) (1955) (1:50)
08. Around The World In 80 Days (Around The World In 80 Days) (1956) (3:25)
09. The Bridge On The River Kwai (March) (1957) (4:09)
10. The Big Country (Main Theme) (1958) (2:53)
11. North By Northwest (Overture) (1959) (3:21)
12. Ben-Hur (Parade Of The Chariotees) (1959) (3:39)
13. A Summer Place (Young Love) (1959) (2:18)
14. The Magnificent Seven (Main Theme) (1960) (4:52)
15. Psycho (Main Theme / Murder) (1960) (3:00)
16. Exodus (Overture) (1960) (4:24)
17. Breakfast At Tiffany's (Moon River) (1961) (3:11)
CD2: 1962 - 1968
01. Lawrence Of Arabia (Overture) (1962) (4:24)
02. Hatari (Baby Elephant Walk) (1962) (2:26)
03. Dr. No (The James Bond Theme) (1962) (1:57)
04. Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra - The Pink Panther (The Pink Panther Theme) (1963) (2:48)
05. The Great Escape (Main Title) (1963) (2:17)
06. 633 Aquadron (Main Title) (1964) (2:58)
07. Zorba The Greek (Zorba's Dance) (1964) (4:21)
08. Doctor Zhivago (Lara's Theme) (1965) (3:18)
09. Born Free (Born Free) (1966) (2:35)
10. The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (Main Title) (1966) (2:53)
11. Casino Royale (Theme) (1967) (2:33)
12. The Thomas Crown Affair (The Windmills Of Your Mind) (1968) (3:01)
13. N.Y. Jazz Orchestra - Bullitt (Main Theme) (1968) (2:39)
14. Romeo And Juliet (Love Theme) (1968) (2:43)
15. 2001: A Space Odyssey (Also Sprach Zarathustra) (1968) (1:51)
16. Twisted Nerve (Main Theme) (1968) (1:30)
CD3: 1968 - 1978
01. City of Prague Philharmonic - Once Upon a Time in the West (Jill's Theme) (1968) (6:08)
02. City of Prague Philharmonic - Midnight Cowboy (Midnight Cowboy) (1969) (4:00)
03. City of Prague Philharmonic - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (Raindrops keep fallin' on my Head) (1969) (3:12)
04. City of Prague Philharmonic - Love Story (Love Story) (1970) (4:49)
05. N.Y. Jazz Orchestra - Dirty Harry (Main Title) (1971) (3:13)
06. City of Prague Philharmonic - Summer of '42 (Summer of '42) (1971) (3:38)
07. City of Prague Philharmonic - The Godfather (Speak Softly Love) (1972) (2:45)
08. Keith Billik/Derek Smith - Deliverance (Duelling Banjos) (1972) (3:06)
09. Mark Ayres - The Exorcist (Tubular Bells) (1973) (3:30)
10. City of Prague Philharmonic - Jaws (Main Title) (1975) (2:17)
11. City of Prague Philharmonic - Barry Lyndon (Sarabande) (1975) (4:09)
12. City of Prague Philharmonic - Taxi Driver (Main Theme) (1976) (3:21)
13. London Soul Singers/London Screen Orchestra - Rocky (Gonna fly now) (1976) (2:54)
14. City of Prague Philharmonic - Star Wars: A New Hope (Main Theme) (1977) (4:38)
15. City of Prague Philharmonic - Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Main Title / Resolution and Finale) (1977) (6:43)
16. City of Prague Philharmonic - The Deer Hunter (Cavatina) (1977) (3:19)
17. City of Prague Philharmonic - Superman (Main Theme) (1978) (4:16)
CD4: 1979 - 1990
01. Greatest Film City Of Prague Philharmonic - Star Trek: The Motion Picture (End Titles) (1979) (2:10)
02. Somewhere In Time (Somewhere In Time) (1980) (6:14)
03. Mark Ayres - Chariots Of Fire (Titles) (1981) (3:32)
04. Raiders Of The Lost Ark (The Raiders March) (1981) (2:07)
05. E.T. The Extraterrestrial (Bicycle Chase & End Credits) (1982) (4:41)
06. Mark Ayres - Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence) (1983) (4:45)
07. The Natural (The Natural) (1984) (5:38)
08. Once Upon A Time In America (Deborah's Theme) (1984) (4:45)
09. Back To The Future (Main Theme) (1985) (3:27)
10. Out Of Africa (Main Theme) (1985) (4:28)
11. Jean De Florette (Jean De Florette) (1986) (3:25)
12. The Mission (Gabriel's Oboe) (1986) (2:22)
13. Cinema Paradiso (Love Theme) (1988) (3:34)
14. Batman (The Batman Theme) (1989) (3:07)
15. Dance With The Wolves (The John Dunbar Theme) (1990) (2:31)
16. Edward Scissorhands (Main Title) (1990) (2:35)
CD5: 1990 - 1998
01. Ghost (Unchained Melody) (1990) (3:43)
02. Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (Main Title) (1991) (3:03)
03. 1492: Conquest Of Paradise (1492: Conquest Of Paradise) (1992) (5:08)
04. The Last Of The Mohicans (Main Title) (1992) (2:39)
05. Jurassic Park (Suite) (1993) (6:01)
06. Dan Head - True Romance (You're So Cool) (1993) (3:46)
07. The Piano (The Heart Asks Pleasure First) (1993) (3:45)
08. Schindler's List (Schindler's List) (1993) (4:04)
09. Il Postino (Girl On A Bicycle) (1994) (4:38)
10. The Shawshank Redemption (End Titles) (1994) (3:42)
11. Braveheart (End Titles) (1995) (4:39)
12. William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (The Balcony Scene) (1996) (5:42)
13. The English Patient (As Far As Florence / Rupert Bear) (1996) (4:08)
14. Dragonheart (Main Themes) (1996) (4:33)
15. Airforce One (Main Title) (1997) (1:50)
16. Titanic (My Heart Will Go On) (1997) (5:04)
17. Saving Private Ryan (Hymn To The Fallen) (1998) (6:04)
CD6: 1999 - 2006
01. Eyes Wide Shut (Waltz No. 2 From Jazz Suite No. 2) (1999) (3:54)
02. Rick Clark - American Beauty (Any Other Name) (1999) (3:55)
03. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (Duel Of The Fates) (1999) (4:09)
04. Gladiator (Now We Are Free) (2000) (4:26)
05. The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring (The Fellowship) (2001) (5:52)
06. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone (Hedwig's Theme) (2001) (4:51)
07. Spiderman (Main Theme) (2002) (4:48)
08. Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl (Suite) (2003) (4:37)
09. The Girl With The Pearl Earring (Griet's Theme) (2003) (4:22)
10. Les Choristes (Les Choristes) (2004) (1:31)
11. Passion Of The Christ (Resurrection) (2004) (4:57)
12. Memoirs Of A Geisha (Sayuri's Theme & End Credits) (2005) (5:09)
13. Munich (Prayer For Peace) (2005) (4:20)
14. The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe (Suite) (2005) (4:50)
15. Wallace And Gromit: Curse Of The Were-Rabbit (Theme And Chase) (2005) (3:31)
16. Brokeback Mountain (Suite) (2005) (4:09)
17. The Da Vinci Code (Chevaliers De Sangreal) (2006) (4:10)
VA - 100 Greatest Film Themes 6CD (2007)
FLAC+LOG+CUE -> 1,96 Gb
Label: Silva Screen Records | Genre: Classical | 100 tracks
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Jul 6, 2010
Upcoming Movie: The Kids Are All Right
'The Kids Are All Right is the heartfelt new comedy from acclaimed director Lisa Cholodenko, starring Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo. Two teenaged children (Alice in Wonderland's Mia Wasikowska and Journey to the Center of the Earth's Josh Hutcherson) get the notion to seek out their biological father and introduce him into the family life that their two mothers (Bening and Moore) have built for them. Once the donor (Ruffalo) is found, the household will never be the same, as family ties are defined, re-defined, and re-re-defined. The New York Times raves that it's "a generous, nearly note-perfect portrait of a modern family," and Entertainment Weekly calls the movie "funny, smart and sexy!"
Starring
Annette Bening, Mark Ruffalo, Julianne Moore, Mia Wasikowska, Josh Hutcherson
Release Date:
07/09/2010
Jul 3, 2010
Capt. America as Propaganda Tool
Left-minded staffers at Marvel can't resist the urge to use new issue of Captain America to promote anti-Middle America sentiment.
Ed Brubaker, writer for Marvel working on "Captain America" - Two Americas has denied his involvement in a political jab that was written into the comic book to be released soon. While that small aspect of the insult will be removed before the issue hits stores, the message itself is intact and waiting to be bought and internalized by readers everywhere.
I'm going to have to go on a bit of a rant here because, while I know that both political parties in this country are equally petty and capable of slander and libel, the left has media and entertainment in their back pocket. What does that mean for us? It means we get bombarded w/ anti-military, anti-middle America, anti-anything traditional propaganda on a daily basis even though it reflects the views of less than half of the U.S. population. It's called a bully pulpit and anyone w/ real conviction for their beliefs and a spine doesn't give their opinion from behind a camera or microphone or on the pages of a comic book... they do it face to face with their opponents and challenge them to a real debate.
While this is hardly new at Marvel (we had BHO featured in an edition of Spider-Man after he was elected), picking the Marvel Superhero who was SPECIFICALLY created to embody American Exceptionalism as a tool to criticize those members of our population who still believe in American Exceptionalism is in very poor taste. What's more, the fact that the perpetrators didn't even stop to think about that bit of hypocrisy, shows how out of touch they really are with the American public.
nd so it goes... "In issue No. 602 of Captain America, "Two Americas, Part One," the title hero and The Falcon, a black superhero from New York City, stumble upon a protest rally in Boise, Idaho. They see scores of protesters carrying signs that say "Stop the Socialists!" and "Tea Bag The Libs Before They Tea Bag YOU!"
Captain America says the protest appears to be an "anti-tax thing," and Falcon jokes that he likely would not be welcomed into the crowd of "angry white folks." (imagine if Capt. America had said something similar at say... an ACLU rally).
There's obviously more to the article beyond what I've already written that can be viewed at the source link but I'm going to go ahead and drop it now and see what you guys/gals think. [comicbookmovie.com]
Jun 14, 2010
Milena (1991): Beautiful picture, but not without flaws
If you are looking for a beautiful period movie, here it is. Milena is a headstrong woman who goes against her fathers wishes and marries a Jewish music critic. Costumes and scenery are fabulous, but one wonders why half the actors have thick accents and the other half don't.
Milena's accent is so strong at times you can hardly understand her, yet her father's is as American as apple pie. The intricities are hard to understand, who everyone is and what their relationships are to each other and when a new character is introduced it takes a while before you fully understand who they are and why they are here. If you are a fan of Peter Gallagher (as we all should be) you will find him as dashing as ever, wonderfully handsome and gallant and terribly wicked as well.
A very sexy scene in the first hour has him speaking French in the rain. You should not miss this one, as the movie is just too pretty not to, but don't expect to walk away fulfilled. Just try not to pay too much attention to it or your head will spin.
more about Milena here
Apr 18, 2010
Nick Jonas to Win a Grammy
Nick Jonas has skyrocketed to fame with the Jonas Brothers, launched a solo career and has admitted he's thought about eventually running for president.
So, what milestone is the teen sensation eyeing next? "It's a dream of mine to win a Grammy one day," Jonas, 17, says in Sunday's issue of Parade". "I'm not saying I'm Grammy-worthy, but it would be a dream come true."
As for his possible aspiration of a run for the White House, the teen says his serious demeanor earned him the nickname "Mr. Prez" from family members. Although it was a "joke at first," it started him thinking about a future in politics. "Then I thought, 'Man, it actually would be cool to run for President one day.' I've always been quite driven. I take after my father."
While Jonas has said his band's name, Nick Jonas & The Administration, is a nod to his "fascination with the presidency," his first solo album, Who I Am, gives fans an intimate look into what makes him tick. The title song, for example is "saying that it's important for me to be comfortable with myself first," Jonas says.
"One of the biggest things I think people struggle with, even at my age, is self-confidence – feeling comfortable in their skin," he says, "and wanting to find someone who loves them for that."
Mar 26, 2010
Chris Evans Wins the Role of 'Captain America'
After nearly two years of speculation, The Hollywood Reporter broke the news on Monday that Chris Evans will be playing Marvel Comics' iconic hero Captain America in the big-screen adaptation.
The movie, titled "The First Avenger: Captain America," was announced in 2008 after Marvel Studio's first production, "Iron Man," became a box-office hit. The names of many actors -- from established stars to mostly unknowns -- have been rumored to be up for the role for months. Action movie veterans Channing Tatum ("G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra") and Garrett Hedlund (the upcoming "Tron Legacy") were reportedly considered, as were TV regulars Chace Crawford ("Gossip Girl") and Scott Porter ("Friday Night Lights"). Even wild-cards like "The Office" funnyman John Krasinski tested for the part.
Chris Evans was a late addition to the roster of potential leads, but he had already established himself as a comic-book hero by playing the Human Torch in the two "Fantastic Four" movies. This goes against director Joe Johnston's stated intention to use an unknown actor for the role. But Evans is an American, which was Johnston's other requirement (and left out foreigners like Australian "Avatar" star Sam Worthington).
Finding the right actor to play Captain America has been pivotal for Marvel Studios because they have grander plans for the character beyond the one film. According to Johnston, "The First Avenger" is an origin story set predominantly during the 1940s, when the red-white-and-blue suited hero first appeared in comics. But the movie will also set up "The Avengers" -- based on Marvel's long-running team series -- where Captain America will lead a group of superheroes that will include Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man.
While fans of the comics have expressed their doubts at some of the candidates for the role, response to Evans has been uniformly positive. His performance as Johnny Storm in "Fantastic Four" and "Rise of the Silver Surfer" were widely considered to be the best parts of those movies. It's been said that Evans will sign a nine-picture contract that could see him appear as Captain America in multiple films, both on his own and with the Avengers.
Production on "The First Avenger" will begin in the U.K. in June. Hugo Weaving ("The Matrix") is in talks to play Captain America's nemesis, the Red Skull. It is the third movie in Marvel Studio's pipeline, following "Iron Man 2," which is coming to theaters on May 7th of this year, and "Thor," currently filming for a May 2011 release. "Captain America" is scheduled to open on July 22, 2011.
In the meantime, Chris Evans has two films set to open this year, both of which also happen to be based on comic books. Next month, he'll play a Special Forces operative in the adaptation of Vertigo Comics' "The Losers." Then in August he will appear in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," based on the graphic novel series.
Mar 25, 2010
N-Viro Green Technology
Environmentalists are continuously searching for green and clean fuel. While new energy solutions are being discovered, refined and brought further and further into the public light, something that does not get a lot of headlines is waste to energy. Now researchers are thinking about using this waste energy.
A good news come from N-Viro International which support this green technology. They convert various types of waste into beneficial alternative fuel products. Their clean coal fuel product of course will help us to save our green environment.
N-Viro Fuel has received alternative energy status from the US Environmental Protection Agency, which qualifies the technology for renewable energy incentives. N-Viro operates processing facilities independently as well as in partnership with municipalities.
As we have known, the consumption habits of modern consumer lifesyles are causing a huge worldwide waste problem. Some alternative energy companies are now developing new ways to recycle waste by generating electricity from landfill waste and pollution.
N-Viro green technology offer us an opportunity fuels. This is any type of fuel that is not widely used, but has the potential to be an economically viable source of power generation. Opportunity fuels are typically unconventional, and usually derived from some sort of waste or byproduct.
Mar 3, 2010
Treasures From American Film Archives
Academy Film Archive, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences™
Luis Martinetti, Contortionist (1894, 1 minute), peepshow kinetoscope of the Italian acrobat made by the Edison Co.
Caicedo, King of the Slack Wire (1894, 1 minute), the first film shot outdoors at the Edison Studios.
The Original Movie (1922, 8 minutes), silhouette animation satire on commercial filmmaking, by puppeteer Tony Sarg.
Negro Leagues Baseball (1946, 8 minutes), footage featuring Reece "Goose" Tatum, the Indianapolis Clowns, and the Kansas City Monarchs.
Alaska Film Archives, University of Alaska Fairbanks
The Chechahcos (1924, 86 minutes), first feature shot entirely on location in Alaska.
Anthology Film Archives
Rose Hobart (1936, 19 minutes), artist Joseph Cornell's celebrated found-footage film.
Composition 1 (Themis) (1940, 4 minutes), Dwinell Grant's stop-motion abstraction.
George Dumpson's Place (1965, 8 minutes), Ed Emshwiller's portrait of the scavenger artist.
George Eastman House
The Thieving Hand (1908, 5 minutes), special-effects comedy.
The Confederate Ironclad (1912, 16 minutes), Civil War adventure, here accompanied by the original music score, in which the tough heroine saves the day.
The Land Beyond the Sunset (1912, 14 minutes), social problem drama about a tattered newspaper boy who yearns for a better life.
Snow White (1916, 63 minutes), live-action feature of the Brothers Grimm tale starring Marguerite Clark.
The Fall of the House of Usher (1928, 13 minutes), avant-garde landmark created by James Sibley Watson, Jr., and Melville Webber from Poe's short story.
Japanese American National Museum
From Japanese American Communities (192..., 7 minutes), home movies shot by Rev. Sensho Sasaki in Stockton, California, and Tacoma, Washington.
Library of Congress
Demolishing and Building Up Star Theatre (1901, 1 minute), the time-lapse demolition of a New York building, preserved from a paper print.
Move On (1903, 1 minute), Lower East Side street scene, preserved from a paper print.
Dog Factory (1904, 4 minutes), trick film about fickle pet owners, preserved from a paper print.
Princess Nicotine; or, The Smoke Fairy (1909, 5 minutes), special-effects fantasy of a tormented smoker, by the Vitagraph Company.
White Fawn's Devotion (1910, 11 minutes), probably directed by James Young Deer and the earliest surviving film by a Native American.
Minnesota Historical Society
Cologne: From the Diary of Ray and Esther (1939, 14 minutes), small town portrait by amateur filmmakers, Dr. and Mrs. Dowidat.
Museum of Modern Art
Blacksmithing Scene (1893, 1 minute), first U.S. film shown publicly.
The Gay Shoe Clerk (1903, 1 minute), comic sketch with celebrated early editing.
Interior New York Subway, 14th St. to 42nd St. (1905, 5 minutes), filmed by Biograph's Billy Bitzer shortly after the subway's opening.
Hell's Hinges (1916, 64 minutes), William S. Hart Western about a town so depraved that earns its own destruction.
The Lonedale Operator (1911, 17 minutes), D.W. Griffith's race-to-the-rescue drama, starring Blanche Sweet.
Three American Beauties (1906, 1 minute), with rare stencil color.
National Archives and Records Administration
We Work Again (1937, 15 minutes), WPA documentary on African American re-employment, including excerpt from Orson Welles' stage play of "Voodoo Macbeth".
The Autobiography of a Jeep (1943, 10 minutes), the story of the soldier's all-purpose vehicle, as told by the jeep itself.
Private Snafu: Spies (1943, 4 minutes), wartime cartoon for U.S. servicemen, directed by Chuck Jones and written by Dr. Seuss.
The Battle of San Pietro (1945, 33 minutes), celebrated combat documentary directed by John Huston.
The Wall (1962, 10 minutes), USIA film on the Berlin Wall made for international audiences.
National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution
From The Keystone "Patrician" (1928, 6 minutes), promotional film for new passenger plane.
From The Zeppelin Hindenburg (1936, 7 minutes), movies by a vacationing American family made on board this famous lighter-than-air-craft, one year before its destruction.
National Center for Jewish Film
From Tevye (1939, 17 minutes), American Yiddish-language film, directed by Maurice Schwartz, adapted from Sholem Aleichem's stories.
National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
From Accuracy First (ca. 1928, 5 minutes), Western Union training film for women telegraph operators.
From Groucho Marx's Home Movies (ca. 1933, 2 minutes).
National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution
From Beautiful Japan (1918, 15 minutes), early travel-lecture feature by Benjamin Brodky.
New York Public Library
From La Valse (1951, 6 minutes), pas de deax from George Balanchine's 1951 ballet, featuring Tanaquil Le Clercq and Nicholas Magallanes and filmed at the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
Battery Film (1985, 9 minutes), experimental documentary of Manhattan, by animator Richard Protovin and photographer Franklin Backus.
Northeast Historic Film
From Rural Life in Maine (ca. 1930, 12 minutes), footage filmed by Elizabeth Wright near her farm of Windy Ledge, in southwestern Maine.
From Early Amateur Sound Film (193..., 4 minutes), scenes of family life captured by sound-film hobbyist Archie Stewart.
Pacific Film Archive
Running Around San Francisco for an Education (ca. 1938, 2 minutes), early political ad, shown in San Francisco theaters, that helped win approval of local school bonds.
OffOn (1968, 9 minutes), Scott Bartlett's avant-garde film, the first to fully merge film and video.
UCLA Film & Television Archive
Her Crowning Glory (1911, 14 minutes), household comedy, with comic team John Bunny and Flora Finch, about an eight-year old who gets her way.
I'm Insured (1916, 3 minutes), cartoon by Harry Palmer.
The Toll of the Sea (1922, 54 minutes), Anna May Wong in an early two-strip Technicolor melodrama, written by Frances Marion, and here accompanied a performance of the original music score.
The News Parade of 1934 (10 minutes), Hearst Metrotone newsreel summary of the year.
From Marian Anderson: The Lincoln Memorial Concert (1939, 8 minutes), excerpt from a concert film, reconstructed from newsreels, outtakes, and radio broadcast materials.
West Virginia State Archives
From West Virginia, the State Beautiful (1929, 8 minutes), amateur travelogue along Route 60.
From One-Room Schoolhouses (ca. 1935, 1 min), amateur footage from rural Barbour County.
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