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The Oxford Handbook of Screendance Studies
PreviewRobin Blaetz (Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2007), 155. 20. Noël Carroll, “ Moving and Moving: From Minimalism to Lives of Performers ,” in Women's Experimental Cinema, ed. Robin Blaetz (Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2007), ...
Visions of the Maid: Joan of Arc in American Film and Culture
Robin BlaetzIn Visions of the Maid, Blaetz examines three pivotal films—Cecil B. DeMille's 1916 Joan the Woman, Victor Fleming's 1948 Joan of Arc, and Otto Preminger's 1957 Saint Joan—as well as addressing a broad array of popular culture ...
Television and Postfeminist Housekeeping: No Time for Mother
Elizabeth NathansonRobin Blaetz argues that Hollywood representations of birth are troubling to patriarchal order and so film depictions of birth repress these scenes so that they are only partially heard and not seen: “Birth scenes are generally interiorized to the ...
Film Remakes as Ritual and Disguise: From Carmen to Ripley
Full viewIt is in this respect that we may understand also Robin Blaetz's observation that: " Joan of Arc's chief attraction may lie in the chance to pornographically depict the death of this potent female with chains, ropes and lascivious camera work" (cited ...
Fresh Verdicts on Joan of Arc
PreviewI am indebted to three earlier discussions of the cinematic treatment of Joan of Arc: a special issue of Etudes cine'matographiques 18— 19 (1962) devoted to “ Jeanne d'Arc a l'e'cran”; Robin Blaetz, “Strategies of Containment: Joan of Arc in ...
Women’s Experimental Cinema: Critical Frameworks
Robin BlaetzKATHLEEN MCHUGH The Experimental "Dunyementary" A Cinematic Signature Effect Cl I am my own text. — Cheryl Dunye Born in 1966, Cheryl Dunye grew up loving 1970s television, a taste that marks her as coming from a different ...
The Avant-Garde Feature Film: A Critical History
William E.B. Verronethe Rules,” in Women's Experimental Cinema, ed. Robin Blaetz (Durham: Duke University Press, 2007), 322. 31. Scott MacDonald, A Critical Cinema 2: Interviews with IndependentFilmmakers(Berke- ley: University of California Press, 1992), ...
The Outlaws of Sherwood
Robin McKinleyThe Robin Hood legend comes thrillingly alive in Robin McKinley’s reimagining of the classic adventure Young Robin Longbow, subapprentice forester in the King’s Forest of Nottingham, must contend with the dislike of the Chief Forester, ...
Robin Hood: The Silver Arrow and the Slaves
Lynda EdwardsThis Robin Hood reader is based on an episode from the popular BBC series, where the legend of Robin Hood is updated for a 21st century audience.
The Vegucation of Robin: How Real Food Saved My Life
Robin QuiversCharting her inspiring road to wellness, The Vegucation of Robin describes her transformation inside and out, and, including ninety of her favorite vegan recipes, she encourages readers to join her in putting their health first.
Against the Tide: Back Pain Treatment, the Breakthrough - An ...
Robin McKenzieCo-authored by Ron Bybee, who has determinedly encouraged Robin McKenzie (best-selling author of Treat Your Own Back) to tell his story, this book will fascinate all those who have been involved with Robin and his groundbreaking discoveries ...
The American Shorthorn Herd Book
More editionsHunt's Best by Peerless Robin. Hunt's Choice by Peerless Robin. Hunt's Lad by Peerless Robin. Hunt's Pride by Peerless Robin. Hurd by Prince of Wall. Hurley by Victoria's King. Huron Girl by King. Huron Lady by Victor. Huron Princess by ...
Wild Robin
Susan JeffersRobin hates the chores he must do around his house until he is kidnapped to fairyland where there is nothing to do but play.
The Complete Farseer Trilogy: Assassin’s Apprentice, Royal ...
Robin HobbThe complete Farseer Trilogy by international bestselling author Robin Hobb. ‘In today’s crowded fantasy market Robin Hobb’s books are like diamonds in a sea of zircons’ George R. R. Martin
Robin's Home
Jeannine AtkinsRobin learns how to fly and build a nest. Includes information on the life cycle of robins.
Medium everything: collected writings
Robin TamblynRobin Tamblyn. MEDIUM EVERYTHING: COLLECTED WRITINGS 3. Medium everything: collected writings Copyright ©2006 by Robin Tamblyn All. Robin Tamblyn iLniverse, Inc. New York Lincoln Shanghai.
Robin McGraw's Complete Makeover Guide: A Companion to ...
Robin McGrawSometimes what we need is the right perspective on our beauty. Other times we need the right pair of shoes. For everything in between?what you need is this book!
The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to ...
Corey RobinLate in life, William F. Buckley made a confession to Corey Robin.
Robin's Country
Monica FurlongA mute orphan boy, with only shadowy recollections of his past, runs away from his cruel master and eventually joins Robin Hood and his followers in their forest hideaway. Reprint.
The Adventures of Robin Hood
John BurrowsRecounts the legend of Robin Hood, who plundered the king's purse and poached his deer and whose generosity endeared him to the poor.
The merry adventures of Robin Hood
Joanne MatternRecounts the legend of Robin Hood, who plundered the king's purse and poached his deer and whose generosity endeared him to the poor.
Shaman’s Crossing (The Soldier Son Trilogy, Book 1)
Robin HobbAnd on Dark Evening, when the carnival comes to Old Thares, it will bring with it the first Specks Nevare has ever seen... 'Robin Hobb is in a class of her own' Guardian
Contact and Conflict: Indian-European Relations in British ...
Robin FisherFor this edition, Robin Fisher has written a new introduction in which he surveys the literature since 1977 and comments on any new insights into these relationships.
Rose Daughter
Robin McKinleyAward-winning author Robin McKinley tells an enthralling story of magic, love, and redemption, based on the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood: Of Great Renown, in ...
Howard PyleRecounts the legend of Robin Hood, who plundered the king's purse and poached his deer and whose generosity endeared him to the poor.
The Fireman's Christmas
Meg LaceyTo my friend Robin Graff-Reed (aka Robin Wiete, Leanne Grayson) for her continual support and inspiration. To my husband, Guy, who keeps me sane while I drive him insane; and to my daughters, Jen, Sara and Jes, for the same reason.
The Cone-Gatherers
Robin JenkinsIf you love the novel; if you are interested in books that are humane and wise, not slick and cynical; then treat yourself this year to some Robin Jenkins.’ Andrew Marr ‘A masterpiece of concision and terrible pathos.’ Isobel Murray ...
Robin and Ruby
K. M. SoehnleinAfter being dumped by his boyfriend, Robin hits the road to find his teenage sister Ruby and once their paths cross, they face everything from racism to AIDS, forcing them to make peace with their past and move forward into adulthood.
The Spell
Alan HollinghurstThe Spell is a comedy of sexual manners that follows the interlocking affairs of four men: Robin, an architect in his late forties, who is trying to build an idyllic life in Dorset with his younger lover, Justin; Robin's 22 year old son ...
Beauty
Robin McKinleyThis is another spellbinding and emotional tale embroidered around a fairytale from Robin McKinley, an award-winning American author. Beauty has never lived up to her name.
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