A call to arms from Empire magazine's 'geek queen', Helen O'Hara, that explores women's roles - both in front of and behind the camera - since the birth of Hollywood, how those roles are reflected within wider society and what we can do to level the playing field.
Helen O'Hara decided to become a violinist at nine, viewing her violin as a badge of honour. Raised on a blend of classical and pop music, pop ultimately captured her heart. A prodigious talent, she advanced through youth orchestras but rebelled at seventeen, leaving school to join a progressive rock band. By twenty-one, she returned to college for classical violin and was soon headhunted by Dexys Midnight Runners. Choosing them over the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra, she found herself in the spotlight when 'Come On Eileen' topped the UK charts. The narrative captures the exhilarating experience of recording and touring the album Too-Rye-Ay, alongside the tumultuous creation of Dexys' masterpiece, Don't Stand Me Down. After the band's disbandment in 1986, Helen collaborated with Tanita Tikaram and produced two solo instrumental albums featuring pianist Nicky Hopkins before taking a 23-year hiatus to raise her family. Once her sons were grown, she felt compelled to return to music, reigniting her passion and fulfilling the commitment she made at nine. In her own words, she addresses the question posed in the lead song on Don't Stand Me Down, revealing her true self. Helen O'Hara is not just a gifted musician; she is an absolute genius, marked by natural talent, dedication, and a willingness to innovate.
Qui n'a jamais rêvé de survoler New York dans la peau de Spider-Man, de dévaler les rues au volant d'une Batmobile pour fuir l'iconique Joker, ou encore de combattre le mal aux côtés des Avengers ? Cet ouvrage nous emmène dans un voyage palpitant à travers l'histoire des super-héros du cinéma. Les Super-héros du cinéma décrypte les 50 films qui ont forgé la légende tels que : Les Gardiens de la Galaxie, X-Men, Hellboy, Wonder Woman, Hulk, Captain America, Deadpool, Avengers : Infinity War, sans oublier les anti-héros que nous aimons détester, comme Joker. Ce livre rend également hommage au grand Stan Lee et célèbre l'histoire d'un genre cinématographique qui connaît un succès planétaire.