Thorne Smith is a master of urbane wit and sophisticated repartee. Topper, his best-known work, is the hilarious, ribald comedy on which the hit television show and movie (starring Cary Grant) were based. It all begins when Cosmo Topper, a law-abiding, mild-mannered bank manager, decides to buy a secondhand car, only to find it haunted by the ghosts of its previous owners - the reckless, feckless, frivolous couple who met their untimely demise when the car careened into an oak tree. The ghosts, George and Marion Kerby, make it their mission to rescue Topper from the drab "summer of suburban Sundays" that is his life - and they commence a series of madcap adventures that leave Topper, and anyone else who crosses their path, in a whirlwind of discomfiture and delight.
Scenes From A Marriage (Full Frame)
Marianne (Liv Ullmann) and Johan (Erland Josephson) always seemed like the perfect couple. But when Johan suddenly leaves Marianne for another woman, they are forced to confront the disintegration of their marriage. Shot in intense, intimate close-ups by master cinematographer Sven Nykvist, the film chronicles ten years of turmoil and love that bind the couple despite their divorce and subsequent marriages. Flawless acting and dialogue portray the brutal pain and uplifting peace that accompany a lifetime of loving. Originally conceived as a six-part miniseries for Swedish television, The Criterion Collection is proud to present not only the 163-minute U.S. theatrical version, but also, for the first time in the U.S., Ingmar Bergman's original five-hour television version of the film. The three-disc special edition includes high-definition digital transfers of both versions of the film, a comparison between the versions by film scholar Peter Cowie, a new video interview with the two lead...
Scenes From A Marriage (Full Frame)
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The Real Book: Volume 3: E Flat
The Real Book: Volume 3: E Flat
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Mother Angelica: The Remarkable Story of a Nun, Her Nerve, and a Network of Miracles
In 1981, a nun launched the world's first Catholic cable channel in the garage of an Alabama monastery, using her instincts and $200 for seed money. The Eternal Word Television Network now offers 24-hour programming and reaches more than 184 million in 160 countries.
Mother Angelica: The Remarkable Story of a Nun, Her Nerve, and a Network of Miracles
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Topper by Thorne Smith, ISBN 0375753052
Thorne Smith is a master of urbane wit and sophisticated repartee. Topper, his best-known work, is the hilarious, ribald comedy on which the hit television show and movie (starring Cary Grant) were based. It all begins when Cosmo Topper, a law-abiding, mild-mannered bank manager, decides to buy a secondhand car, only to find it haunted by the ghosts of its previous owners - the reckless, feckless, frivolous couple who met their untimely demise when the car careened into an oak tree. The ghosts, George and Marion Kerby, make it their mission to rescue Topper from the drab "summer of suburban Sundays" that is his life - and they commence a series of madcap adventures that leave Topper, and anyone else who crosses their path, in a whirlwind of discomfiture and delight.
Topper by Thorne Smith, ISBN 0375753052
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Creating Special Effects for TV and Video by Bernard Wilkie, ISBN 0240514742
Creating Special Effects for TV and Video is a concise and practical introduction to the techniques used in television production. Now completely updated, this third edition covers a wide range of special effects in a simple and practical form, with clear illustrations and photographs that support the text.
Creating Special Effects for TV and Video is a concise and practical introduction to the techniques used in television production. Now completely updated, this third edition covers a wide range of special effects in a simple and practical form, with clear illustrations and photographs that support the text.
Bernard Wilkie now a freelance consultant, director and writer, spent 25 years creating special effects for BBC TV where he became manager of one of the largest and most specialised visual FX units in the world.
Creating Special Effects for TV and Video by Bernard Wilkie, ISBN 0240514742
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