Virgin Film: Ridley Scott

This indispensable guide provides a thorough chronological examination of Ridley Scott's directorial career. All of Scott's films are included, along with information on his frequent collaborators, his thoughts on his own films, and a section on his unrealised projects. This is the essential reference guide to one of mainstream cinema's most diverse directors.

Animated Films - Virgin Film

James Clarke is the author of other titles in the acclaimed Virgin Film series, Ridley Scott and Coppola. He is a writer and film and video producer. He was a BAFTA short listed producer for the short film drama Space Dance in January 2002.

Animation has never been so popular. The best animated films have combined the latest technology with creativity and a flair for storytelling and are adored by both children and adults. With films such as Monsters, Inc., Shrek and Toy Story capturing the imagination of moviegoers and critics, animated film is enjoying a resurgence unseen since its golden age in the 30s and 40s. From the earliest full-length feature animation, Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, through stop-motion animation and Japanese anime to the advent of CGI, this book takes a critical look at animation through the ages and explores its infinite cinematic possibilities.

James Clarke

On author's previous work: 'Strikingly coherent analysis of Scott's work'

'Highly satisfying, all-encompassing study'

'Replete with valuable historical background . . . an excellent overview'

War films have existed since the birth of cinema, typically gung-ho tales of macho derring-do. But war films are not always about bravado and bravery, they also detail the horrors of war, the sadness, the brotherhood of soldiers and comedy that can be found in the bleakest of situations, as well as the excitement of the battlefield. War Films explores defining movies of the genre in sections covering different wars as well as wars with other worlds. 
The book also offers links between the different films, historical and cinematic worth and profiles of key actors and directors. Among the films included are Saving Private Ryan, Dr Strangelove,Welcome 
to Sarajevo, The Dam Busters, Gallipoli, The Deer Hunter and Ran.

James Clarke

Praise for Virgin Film: War Films

On author's previous work: 'Strikingly coherent analysis of Scott's work'

'Highly satisfying, all-encompassing study'

'Replete with valuable historical background . . . an excellent overview'

On author's previous work: 'Strikingly coherent analysis of Scott's work'

'Highly satisfying, all-encompassing study'

'Replete with valuable historical background . . . an excellent overview'

On author's previous work: 'Strikingly coherent analysis of Scott's work'

'Highly satisfying, all-encompassing study'

'Replete with valuable historical background . . . an excellent overview'

Books by James Clarke

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