Bestsellers
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The Ride of a Lifetime
- Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
- By: Robert Iger
- Narrated by: Jim Frangione, Robert Iger
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
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A memoir of leadership and success: The executive chairman of Disney, Time’s 2019 businessperson of the year, shares the ideas and values he embraced during his 15 years as CEO while reinventing one of the world’s most beloved companies....
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Joins “Shoe Dog” as required biographies.
- By Matt S. on 01-02-20
By: Robert Iger
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Creativity, Inc. (The Expanded Edition)
- Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
- By: Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace - contributor
- Narrated by: Ed Catmull
- Length: 17 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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The co-founder and longtime president of Pixar updates and expands upon his New York Times bestseller on creative leadership, reflecting on the management principles used to build Pixar's singularly successful culture, including what he got wrong—and how he made it right....
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Business book
- By Jordan Zirretta on 09-13-23
By: Ed Catmull, and others
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Blood, Sweat & Chrome
- The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road
- By: Kyle Buchanan
- Narrated by: Fred Berman, Aspen Vincent, Dan Bittner, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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A full-speed-ahead oral history of the nearly two-decade making of the cultural phenomenon Mad Max: Fury Road....
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5 Hours of Story Crammed Into 10 Hours of Audio
- By J.R. Hernandez on 03-06-23
By: Kyle Buchanan
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Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions
- My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood
- By: Ed Zwick
- Narrated by: Ed Zwick
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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This heartfelt and wry career memoir from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, About Last Night, and Glory gives a dishy, behind-the-scenes look at working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood....
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Authentic, Sobering & Full of Grace
- By David_Leah Wiley on 02-17-24
By: Ed Zwick
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Everywhere an Oink Oink
- An Embittered, Dyspeptic, and Accurate Report of Forty Years in Hollywood
- By: David Mamet
- Narrated by: Jim Frangione
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and director David Mamet shares scandalous and laugh-out-loud tales from his four decades in Hollywood where he worked with some of the biggest names in movies....
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Poor Mr. Mamet
- By Joe on 02-03-24
By: David Mamet
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Walt Disney: An American Original (Commemorative Edition)
- By: Bob Thomas, Christopher Miller, Jeff Kurtti, and others
- Narrated by: Jason Culp, Xe Sands, Christopher Miller, and others
- Length: 16 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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The Walt Disney Company honors its 100th anniversary in 2023. As part of the festivities, this must-have biography tells the story of Walt Disney's life— told as no other book can....
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The variation in narration was off-putting though the Walt Disney Story is amazing!
- By Reading Grandma on 09-18-23
By: Bob Thomas, and others
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The Ride of a Lifetime
- Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
- By: Robert Iger
- Narrated by: Jim Frangione, Robert Iger
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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A memoir of leadership and success: The executive chairman of Disney, Time’s 2019 businessperson of the year, shares the ideas and values he embraced during his 15 years as CEO while reinventing one of the world’s most beloved companies....
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Joins “Shoe Dog” as required biographies.
- By Matt S. on 01-02-20
By: Robert Iger
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Creativity, Inc. (The Expanded Edition)
- Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
- By: Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace - contributor
- Narrated by: Ed Catmull
- Length: 17 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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The co-founder and longtime president of Pixar updates and expands upon his New York Times bestseller on creative leadership, reflecting on the management principles used to build Pixar's singularly successful culture, including what he got wrong—and how he made it right....
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Business book
- By Jordan Zirretta on 09-13-23
By: Ed Catmull, and others
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Blood, Sweat & Chrome
- The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road
- By: Kyle Buchanan
- Narrated by: Fred Berman, Aspen Vincent, Dan Bittner, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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A full-speed-ahead oral history of the nearly two-decade making of the cultural phenomenon Mad Max: Fury Road....
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5 Hours of Story Crammed Into 10 Hours of Audio
- By J.R. Hernandez on 03-06-23
By: Kyle Buchanan
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Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions
- My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood
- By: Ed Zwick
- Narrated by: Ed Zwick
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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This heartfelt and wry career memoir from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, About Last Night, and Glory gives a dishy, behind-the-scenes look at working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood....
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Authentic, Sobering & Full of Grace
- By David_Leah Wiley on 02-17-24
By: Ed Zwick
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Everywhere an Oink Oink
- An Embittered, Dyspeptic, and Accurate Report of Forty Years in Hollywood
- By: David Mamet
- Narrated by: Jim Frangione
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and director David Mamet shares scandalous and laugh-out-loud tales from his four decades in Hollywood where he worked with some of the biggest names in movies....
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Poor Mr. Mamet
- By Joe on 02-03-24
By: David Mamet
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Walt Disney: An American Original (Commemorative Edition)
- By: Bob Thomas, Christopher Miller, Jeff Kurtti, and others
- Narrated by: Jason Culp, Xe Sands, Christopher Miller, and others
- Length: 16 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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The Walt Disney Company honors its 100th anniversary in 2023. As part of the festivities, this must-have biography tells the story of Walt Disney's life— told as no other book can....
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The variation in narration was off-putting though the Walt Disney Story is amazing!
- By Reading Grandma on 09-18-23
By: Bob Thomas, and others
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MCU
- The Reign of Marvel Studios
- By: Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, Gavin Edwards
- Narrated by: Andrew Kishino, Joanna Robinson
- Length: 16 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Beloved culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards share the unauthorized, behind-the-scenes story of the stunning rise and suddenly uncertain reign of the most transformative cultural phenomenon of our time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe....
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Puff piece.
- By Habu1271 on 10-26-23
By: Joanna Robinson, and others
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Woke Up This Morning
- The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos
- By: Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa
- Narrated by: Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, full cast
- Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Who made the phone call that got HBO to launch The Sopranos? What’s the significance of all those eggs? And, what the hell ever happened to the Russian? Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, and the entire cast and crew of The Sopranos have all the answers....
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Really frustrating if you’ve listened to the podcast
- By ereviewer on 11-04-21
By: Michael Imperioli, and others
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The Brothers Mankiewicz
- Hope, Heartbreak, and Hollywood Classics
- By: Sydney Ladensohn Stern
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 15 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Herman J. (1897-1953) and Joseph L. Mankiewicz (1909-1993) wrote, produced, and directed over 150 pictures. With Orson Welles, Herman wrote the screenplay for Citizen Kane and shared the picture's only Academy Award....
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Golden age Hollywood comes alive.
- By Morton on 04-02-20
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The Big Bang Theory
- The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series
- By: Jessica Radloff
- Narrated by: Jessica Radloff, Fleet Cooper, Abhay Ahluwalia, and others
- Length: 17 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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The definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the most popular sitcom of the last decade, The Big Bang Theory, packed with all-new, exclusive interviews with the producers and entire cast....
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Good story but...
- By Angie C Chen on 10-19-22
By: Jessica Radloff
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With Love, Mommie Dearest
- The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic
- By: A. Ashley Hoff, Bruce Vilanch - foreword
- Narrated by: Kim Niemi
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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When she died in 1977, Joan Crawford was remembered as an icon of Hollywood's Golden Age—until publication the following year of her daughter's memoir, Mommie Dearest.
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amazing storytelling
- By Russ and fam on 05-13-24
By: A. Ashley Hoff, and others
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Producer to Producer
- A Step-by-Step Guide to Low-Budget Independent Film Producing
- By: Maureen A. Ryan
- Narrated by: Susie Berneis
- Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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This is a comprehensive bible to low-budget film production for emerging and professional producers. Structured to guide the listener through production meetings, every aspect of the film-production process is outlined in detail. Invaluable checklists are included....
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Famastic Resource - Get the Hard Copy
- By Kathleen on 04-12-21
By: Maureen A. Ryan
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Even This I Get to Experience
- By: Norman Lear
- Narrated by: Norman Lear
- Length: 18 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Norman Lear remade our television culture - while leading a life of unparalleled political, civic, and social involvement....
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Norman Lear-a timeless soul
- By Mo Siegel on 12-17-14
By: Norman Lear
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When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead
- Useful Stories from a Persuasive Man
- By: Jerry Weintraub, Rich Cohen, George Clooney - foreword
- Narrated by: Jerry Weintraub
- Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Here is the story of Jerry Weintraub: the self-made, Brooklyn-born, Bronx-raised impresario, Hollywood producer, legendary deal maker, and friend of politicians and stars....
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Great stories!
- By Myles on 12-31-14
By: Jerry Weintraub, and others
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Directing Actors
- By: Judith Weston
- Narrated by: Judith Weston
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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In this essential guide to acting, internationally renowned directing coach Judith Weston demonstrates what constitutes a good performance, what actors want from a director, and what directors do wrong....
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Directing Humans
- By Jacob Moore on 10-15-19
By: Judith Weston
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Down and Dirty Pictures
- Miramax, Sundance and the Rise of Independent Film
- By: Peter Biskind
- Narrated by: Phil Gigante
- Length: 23 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Candid, penetrating and controversial, Down and Dirty Pictures is a must-read for anyone interested in the film world....
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For the independent film lover!
- By natalie on 08-26-14
By: Peter Biskind
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My Happy Days in Hollywood
- A Memoir
- By: Garry Marshall
- Narrated by: Garry Marshall
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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This honest, vibrant, and often hilarious memoir reveals a man whose career was defined by his drive to make people laugh and whose personal philosophy—despite his tremendous achievements—was always that life is more important than show business....
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Outstanding: Best Book I've Ever Bought!
- By Eddie on 01-11-17
By: Garry Marshall
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Chasing the Light
- Writing, Directing, and Surviving Platoon, Midnight Express, Scarface, Salvador, and the Movie Game
- By: Oliver Stone
- Narrated by: Oliver Stone
- Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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An intimate memoir by the controversial, Oscar-winning director and screenwriter about his rarefied New York childhood, volunteering for combat, and his struggles and triumphs making such films as Platoon, Midnight Express, and Scarface....
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Impressive
- By Merle O. Tanner on 10-07-20
By: Oliver Stone
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George Lucas
- A Life
- By: Brian Jay Jones
- Narrated by: Jay Snyder
- Length: 18 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Simply put, George Lucas is one of the most influential filmmakers of the past 50 years....
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The General in his Labyrinth
- By Joselo on 09-15-17
By: Brian Jay Jones
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The Coen Brothers
- By: Adam Nayman
- Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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From such cult hits as Raising Arizona and The Big Lebowski to major critical darlings Fargo, No Country for Old Men, and Inside Llewyn Davis, Ethan and Joel Coen have cultivated a bleakly comical, instantly recognizable voice in modern American cinema....
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Brilliant companion!
- By Buretto on 12-05-18
By: Adam Nayman
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Directed by James Burrows
- Five Decades of Stories from the Legendary Director of Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, and More
- By: James Burrows, Eddy Friedfeld
- Narrated by: James Burrows, Danny Campbell
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Legendary sitcom director James Burrows has spent five decades making America laugh. Here listeners will find never-revealed stories behind the casting of the dozens of great sitcoms he directed....
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Read like the credits rolling at end of a show
- By Maxine on 07-05-22
By: James Burrows, and others
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What You Don't Learn in Film School
- A Complete Guide to (Independent) Filmmaking
- By: Shane Stanley
- Narrated by: Ted Jonas
- Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Multi-Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Shane Stanley writes a book anyone and everyone should hear if they want an entertainment industry insider's professional guidance on how to create a movie....
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Great Read! Must read for any filmmaker!
- By Michael on 12-01-21
By: Shane Stanley
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Hollywood and the Movies of the Fifties
- The Collapse of the Studio System, the Thrill of Cinerama, and the Invasion of the Ultimate Body Snatcher—Television
- By: Foster Hirsch
- Narrated by: Foster Hirsch
- Length: 36 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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A fascinating look at Hollywood’s most turbulent decade and the demise of the studio system—set against the boom of the post-WW II years, the Cold War, and the atomic age—and the movies that reflected the seismic shifts....
By: Foster Hirsch
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Directing Great Television
- Inside TV’s New Golden Age
- By: Dan Attias
- Narrated by: Dan Attias
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Whether it’s the high-stakes pressure of solving a last-minute problem on set or the joy of pulling off a perfect shot, Attias brings you right into the director’s chair, sharing his knowledge and taking you through the process one challenging episode at a time....
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Great detail and very helpful
- By Stephen Brevig on 12-01-22
By: Dan Attias
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The Grip of Film
- By: Richard Ayoade
- Narrated by: Richard Ayoade, Jesse Eisenberg, Jon Korkes
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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You SLUG the guy. You KISS the dame. You TOTAL the car. That's movies. And I love 'em....
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Ayoade at his most Ayoade!
- By mary e head on 04-25-20
By: Richard Ayoade
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Thalberg
- Life and Legend
- By: Bob Thomas
- Narrated by: John Landis
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
- Abridged
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More than 85 years after his untimely death at just age 37, Irving Thalberg remains a legendary Hollywood figure. Called the “Boy Wonder of Hollywood,” Thalberg quickly climbed the ranks at MGM studios to become one of the most powerful and high-profile producers of the time....
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A neglected Hollywood great
- By Paul on 12-03-22
By: Bob Thomas
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Miss May Does Not Exist
- The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood's Hidden Genius
- By: Carrie Courogen
- Narrated by: Erin Bennett
- Length: 13 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Miss May Does Not Exist is a remarkable love story about a prickly genius who was never easy to work with, not always easy to love, and frequently punished for those things, despite revolutionizing the way we think about comedy, acting, and what a film or play can be.
By: Carrie Courogen
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The Nolan Variations
- The Movies, Mysteries, and Marvels of Christopher Nolan
- By: Tom Shone
- Narrated by: Nicholas Guy Smith
- Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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An in-depth look at, and written in collaboration with, the man considered to be the most profound, and commercially successful director at work today....
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Extremely informative but …
- By GalwayK on 07-17-23
By: Tom Shone
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How to Start and Run Your Own Video Production Company
- By: Carey Martell
- Narrated by: Jeff Werden
- Length: 50 mins
- Unabridged
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In How to Start and Run Your Own Video Production Company, you will learn every aspect of the trade, from the initial setup to seeing the orders roll in and keeping customers happy....
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Short. Vague. Waste of time.
- By Zack on 11-23-19
By: Carey Martell
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Audience-ology
- How Moviegoers Shape the Films We Love
- By: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman
- Narrated by: Kevin Goetz
- Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover the fascinating and secretive process of audience testing of Hollywood movies through these first-hand stories from famous filmmakers, studio heads, and stars....
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Fabulous
- By SANTIAGO POZO on 01-17-22
By: Kevin Goetz, and others
New releases
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With Love, Mommie Dearest
- The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic
- By: A. Ashley Hoff, Bruce Vilanch - foreword
- Narrated by: Kim Niemi
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Christina Crawford's book was an immediate bestseller, addressing the infrequently discussed topic of child abuse. When Paramount Pictures released the film, starring Faye Dunaway as Crawford, it was critically panned, and remains one of the most legendary critical bombs in film history. The lavish, big-screen adaptation drew unexpected laughter in the scenes depicting life in the Crawford household. Rarely have such good intentions been met with such ridicule.
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amazing storytelling
- By Russ and fam on 05-13-24
By: A. Ashley Hoff, and others
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:10 Seconds to Air
- My Life in the Director's Chair
- By: Don Mischer, Sara Lukinson - contributor
- Narrated by: Don Mischer
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Enter the world of director and producer Don Mischer, who has notched a lifetime of history-making moments with Beyoncé and Baryshnikov, Willie Nelson and Muhammad Ali, Olympic flames, inaugurations, and Prince in the rain.
By: Don Mischer, and others
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The Film Director's Intuition
- Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques
- By: Judith Weston
- Narrated by: Judith Weston
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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This book is an invaluable and inspirational material for the film, television and theater professional. It helps directors, actors, writers, designers, producers and executives tap into their imagination and instincts, in turn helping them create the films they’ve always dreamed of creating.
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Judith’s wisdom and candor is refreshing
- By Michael on 05-04-24
By: Judith Weston
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God and the Devil
- The Life and Work of Ingmar Bergman
- By: Peter Cowie
- Narrated by: Richard Trinder
- Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Peter Cowie's book chronicles the life and the sixty-year film and stage career of Ingmar Bergman as he wrestles of themes of love, sex, and betrayal with the figure of Death hovering overhead. Blending biographical information with critical comment, Cowie presents a man whose life and work were intimately fused.
By: Peter Cowie
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FILM SCHEDULING: Or How Long Will It Take To Shoot Your Movie?
- By: Ralph S. Singleton
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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"Detailing step-by-step how one created a production board, shot-by-shot, day-by-day, set-by-set to turn a shooting schedule into a workable production schedule... For every film production student and most professionals." Los Angeles Times Includes: Complete four-color production board Full 41-day shooting schedule Sample breakdown sheets Script formats, and much more ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ralph S. Singleton is the Emmy winning producer of the critically acclaimed television series, Cagney & Lacey. He is a veteran producer/production manager/assistant director whose credits include: A Clear and...
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Best Seat in the House
- An Assistant Director Behind the Scenes of Feature Films
- By: David McGiffert
- Narrated by: David Mcgiffert
- Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Drawing from over three decades as an assistant director, McGiffert charts a revealing and informative journey through the making of many major films working with noted directors such as Robert Zemeckis, Tim Burton, Cameron Crowe, Sydney Pollack, Milos Forman, Peter Weir, Steve Zaillian, Jon Avnet, and Terry Gilliam. This behind-the-scenes book is a must-listen for casual moviegoers and committed film lovers alike.
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Welding Was His Life
- By ARochester on 04-01-24
By: David McGiffert
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With Love, Mommie Dearest
- The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic
- By: A. Ashley Hoff, Bruce Vilanch - foreword
- Narrated by: Kim Niemi
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Christina Crawford's book was an immediate bestseller, addressing the infrequently discussed topic of child abuse. When Paramount Pictures released the film, starring Faye Dunaway as Crawford, it was critically panned, and remains one of the most legendary critical bombs in film history. The lavish, big-screen adaptation drew unexpected laughter in the scenes depicting life in the Crawford household. Rarely have such good intentions been met with such ridicule.
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amazing storytelling
- By Russ and fam on 05-13-24
By: A. Ashley Hoff, and others
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:10 Seconds to Air
- My Life in the Director's Chair
- By: Don Mischer, Sara Lukinson - contributor
- Narrated by: Don Mischer
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Enter the world of director and producer Don Mischer, who has notched a lifetime of history-making moments with Beyoncé and Baryshnikov, Willie Nelson and Muhammad Ali, Olympic flames, inaugurations, and Prince in the rain.
By: Don Mischer, and others
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The Film Director's Intuition
- Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques
- By: Judith Weston
- Narrated by: Judith Weston
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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This book is an invaluable and inspirational material for the film, television and theater professional. It helps directors, actors, writers, designers, producers and executives tap into their imagination and instincts, in turn helping them create the films they’ve always dreamed of creating.
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Judith’s wisdom and candor is refreshing
- By Michael on 05-04-24
By: Judith Weston
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God and the Devil
- The Life and Work of Ingmar Bergman
- By: Peter Cowie
- Narrated by: Richard Trinder
- Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Peter Cowie's book chronicles the life and the sixty-year film and stage career of Ingmar Bergman as he wrestles of themes of love, sex, and betrayal with the figure of Death hovering overhead. Blending biographical information with critical comment, Cowie presents a man whose life and work were intimately fused.
By: Peter Cowie
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FILM SCHEDULING: Or How Long Will It Take To Shoot Your Movie?
- By: Ralph S. Singleton
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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"Detailing step-by-step how one created a production board, shot-by-shot, day-by-day, set-by-set to turn a shooting schedule into a workable production schedule... For every film production student and most professionals." Los Angeles Times Includes: Complete four-color production board Full 41-day shooting schedule Sample breakdown sheets Script formats, and much more ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ralph S. Singleton is the Emmy winning producer of the critically acclaimed television series, Cagney & Lacey. He is a veteran producer/production manager/assistant director whose credits include: A Clear and...
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Best Seat in the House
- An Assistant Director Behind the Scenes of Feature Films
- By: David McGiffert
- Narrated by: David Mcgiffert
- Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Drawing from over three decades as an assistant director, McGiffert charts a revealing and informative journey through the making of many major films working with noted directors such as Robert Zemeckis, Tim Burton, Cameron Crowe, Sydney Pollack, Milos Forman, Peter Weir, Steve Zaillian, Jon Avnet, and Terry Gilliam. This behind-the-scenes book is a must-listen for casual moviegoers and committed film lovers alike.
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Welding Was His Life
- By ARochester on 04-01-24
By: David McGiffert
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Wrapped in Plastic: Twin Peaks
- By: Andy Burns
- Narrated by: Marcus Zarco
- Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Damn good coffee, cherry pie, and the “big bang of auteur television”―why Twin Peaks deserves to be a pop culture classic In 1990, avant garde filmmaker David Lynch (Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Dune, Blue Velvet) and acclaimed television writer Mark Frost (Hill Street Blues) teamed up to create a television show that would redefine what the medium could achieve in a one-hour drama.
By: Andy Burns
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The Youtube Growth Blueprint
- Unleash Your Channel’s Potential (Grow on Social Media, Book 1)
- By: Austen Porter
- Narrated by: Wesley Fell
- Length: 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Contrary to popular belief, the YouTube platform is not dead. In this audiobook, author Austen Porter shares insider tips and expertise and guides you through everything you need to start a successful YouTube channel from scratch. From all topics from making your first video to dealing with burnout and creative ruts, Austen Porter provides a new perspective and advice to grow on social media.
By: Austen Porter
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Zen Filmmaking
- By: Scott Shaw
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Developed by Scott Shaw, the primary premise of Zen Filmmaking is that no screenplay should be used in the creation of a film. There are no rules and no definitions. The spontaneous creative energy of the filmmaker is the only defining factor. This allows for a spiritually pure source of immediate inspiration to be the only guide in the filmmaking process. Within the pages of this book, Scott Shaw leads the reader through all of the elements of Zen Filmmaking -- allowing one to emerge as a competent independent filmmaker, possessing all of the necessary skills to create a feature film, ...
By: Scott Shaw
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Independent Filmmaking: Secrets of the Craft
- By: Scott Shaw
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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In the follow-up book to his best selling text, Zen Filmmaking, prolific Independent Filmmaker Scott Shaw takes the reader behind the scenes of Indie Filmmaking and teaches the secrets of how to make a feature film, documentary, or music video in the most refined and expedient manner possible. He also teaches the reader the tricks of how to make a No to Low-Budget feature film look like it has a High-Budget price tag. Shaw leads the reader through all aspects of filmmaking, beginning with the screenplay, onto financing, casting, producing, directing, cinematography, and distribution. This ...
By: Scott Shaw
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Darkest Secrets of Film Directing: How Successful Film Directors Overcome Hidden Traps
- By: Tom Marcoux
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Directing movies promises vast rewards--but not for free. Traps and pitfalls await even the most talented, most skilled and hard-working director. "Darkest Secrets of Film Directing" by Tom Marcoux offers priceless knowledge. Knowledge of those traps lying ahead. More, he describes effective countermeasures with which to handle each one. Problems on set come in many forms. Directors need to spot them in advance and fix them as each arises. When the crew turns on you, a name actor goes through a breakdown mid-shoot, or the producer starts squeezing your budget--knowing all these and the rest...
By: Tom Marcoux
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How I Got to the Person I Needed to Be
- A Money Memoir That Could Help You Too
- By: Michele Williams
- Narrated by: Luke Barton
- Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
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Ready to be rich early? How I Got To The Person I Needed To Be is the most useful modern-day personal financial-advice book that has influenced trillions of successful executives, entrepreneurs, and pioneers the world over. Whether it's guiding you away from going paycheck to paycheck or revealing new ways that keeps wealth down the line in your family's generation, Williams' advice is based on life's lessons about money shared in a warm and motivating way.
By: Michele Williams