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The narrative delves into the dynamic partnership of a performing duo, highlighting their creative journey and evolution over a decade from 1946 to 1956. Through a nonlinear approach, the book captures the essence of their collaboration, exploring the challenges and triumphs that shaped their performances and personal lives. This exploration offers insights into the artistic process and the intricacies of their relationship, making it a compelling read for fans of performance art and historical collaborations.

This collection offers insightful and innovative reflections on six iconic films by Alfred Hitchcock, exploring his unique directorial style and the psychological themes woven throughout his work. Each meditation delves into the artistry and impact of Hitchcock's films, providing a deeper understanding of his influence on cinema and storytelling. The analyses highlight the intricate details that make Hitchcock a master filmmaker, inviting readers to appreciate the complexity and brilliance of his cinematic legacy.

Exploring the theme of silence, this work delves into Alfred Hitchcock's films, analyzing how the absence of sound enhances storytelling and character development. It examines the psychological and emotional impacts of silence, revealing its significance in building tension and atmosphere. Through detailed film analysis, the book uncovers Hitchcock's mastery in using silence as a narrative tool, offering insights into his unique cinematic style and the deeper meanings behind his iconic works.

Exploring the challenges of articulating the cinematic experience, this book examines a wide array of films and television shows, from On the Waterfront to Marriage Story. It begins with Julian Jaynes's insights on vocality and imagination, leading into three movements that provoke readers to reconsider their perceptions of cinema. Through analysis of disturbances and surprises in viewing, Pomerance invites contemplation on the limitations of language in capturing the essence of film, urging a deeper understanding of what we perceive and express about cinema.

The book delves into the theme of voyage as depicted in six iconic Hitchcock films, exploring how each narrative reflects the journey of characters both physically and psychologically. Through in-depth analysis of "Psycho," "The 39 Steps," "The Birds," "Dial M for Murder," "Rich and Strange," and "Suspicion," it examines the intricate storytelling techniques and visual motifs Hitchcock employs to convey tension and transformation. This exploration reveals deeper insights into the filmmaker's artistic vision and the universal nature of journeys in cinema.

In Cinema, If You Please, Murray Pomerance explores our ways of watching film in light of socially organized forms of pleasure that date back to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

Delving into the director's recurring journeys into surreal landscapes, the book examines the themes of dreams and their impact on storytelling. It highlights how these dreamlike experiences influence the narrative structure and character development, offering a unique perspective on the creative process. Through analysis of various works, the exploration reveals the intricate relationship between dreams and cinematic expression, inviting readers to reconsider the boundaries of reality in film.

Explores virtuosic performance in film, ranging from classical works through to contemporary productions--

This book, a collection of fifteen original essays on the film performances and stardom of John Barrymore, redresses the lack of scholarship on Barrymore by offering a range of varied perspectives on the actor's work.

Eminent Hitchcock specialist Murray Pomerance offers an illuminating account of one of Hitchcock's most successful films, The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956), starring James Stewart and Doris Day.