motion picture producers and directors

A brief biography of producer and director Tim Burton, discussing his childhood and early interest in horror films that led to his success in the film industry.

Describes the collaboration between Alfred Hitchcock and David Selznick, which resulted in Selznick directing some of Hitchcock's most renowned films, describing how the partnership came about, how they balanced their drastically different filmmaking styles, and why they had to stop working together.

Describes and analyzes every movie ever made by Alfred Hitchcock.

Presents a critical assessment of the work of twentieth-century Italian film director Federico Fellini.

Looks at the life and career of the actor, director, politician examining his motives, ideas, and sources for inspiration.

Chili Palmer finds himself in an unlikely alliance with LAPD Detective Darryl Holmes, and becomes the target of Russian gangsters when he witnesses a mob hit while lunching with an old friend, but he continues to pursue his next film idea based on the life of Linda Moon, a singer who is struggling to leave her past behind.

"This collection of original interviews provides first-hand accounts from many of the entertainment industry's most influential writers, filmmakers, and entertainers. Interviewees include horror film icons Elvira and Herschell Gordon Lewis; world-renowned science fiction and fantasy authors, among them Ray Bradbury, Laurell K. Hamilton, and John Saul; and many others"--Provided by publisher.