Steven Lubet Bücher

Wes Craven's "Scream" (1996) emerged at the point where the early eighties American slasher cycle had effectively morphed into the post-"Fatal Attraction" (1987) trend for Hollywood thrillers constructed around slasher movie tropes. It was a spiritual successor to Craven's unpopular but critically praised Wes Craven's "New Nightmare" (1994), a revisionist sequel reviving his most lucrative creation in a postmodern story about the filmmaker's own loss of creative control over the "Elm Street" franchise. "Scream" appropriates the multiple layers and extensive genre referencing of "New Nightmare," albeit in a much more commercial form carefully crafted to avoid alienating teen audiences who were not around for the original slasher cycle. its deconstruction of a seemingly moribund sub-genre was hailed as original, despite echoing the approaches of several fin-de-siècle eighties horror films. This book offers a detailed exploration of the "Scream" phenomenon, including its position in Craven's filmography, the script's prominent use of earlier genre films (particularly "Halloween" [1978]), the studio marketing campaign and the film's place in late twentieth-century horror cinema.

The book explores the intriguing parallels between poker and legal practice, illustrating how poker strategies can enhance skills in litigation and negotiation. Steven Lubet presents engaging lessons on concepts such as betting for value and slow playing, demonstrating their practical application in law. By highlighting the psychological tactics used by successful poker players, he reveals how lawyers can manipulate adversaries' reactions to gain an advantage, ultimately distinguishing effective practitioners from their peers.

This is the first and only biography of one of John Brown's African American comrades, John Anthony Copeland.