Muscles In The Movies
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Muscles In The Movies
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Author : John D. Fair
language : en
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
Release Date : 2020-11-16
Muscles In The Movies written by John D. Fair and has been published by University of Missouri Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-16 with Art categories.
John Fair and David Chapman tell the story of how filmmakers use and manipulate the appearance and performances of muscular men and women to enhance the appeal of their productions. The authors show how this practice, deeply rooted in western epistemological traditions, evolved from the art of photography through magic lantern and stage shows into the motion picture industry, arguing that the sight of muscles in action induced a higher degree of viewer entertainment. From Eugen Sandow to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, muscular actors appear capable of performing the miraculous, and with the aid of stuntmen and filming contrivances, they do. By such means, muscles are used to perfect the art of illusion, inherent in movie-making from its earliest days.
Muscles Myths And Movies
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Author : Stephen Flacassier
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Muscles Myths And Movies written by Stephen Flacassier and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Hercules (Roman mythology) categories.
The first book to take an exclusive, in-depth look at the beefcake "Hercules" genre of movies that started with Steve Reeves & ended with Arnold Schwarzenegger as he began his movie career. These films have always had a major film cult following but nothing has been available to the fans up till now. Complete & detailed story synopsis's are given for most of the films, including the original "Hercules," "Samson," "Goliath & the Dragon," "Mole Men against the Son of Hercules," & many, many more. Detailed reviews are written with a fair criteria but by a fan who knows that others who enjoy the genre have been waiting for a positive appreciation of these films. Also included are credit & production notes, biographical info on the stars & unique "Hercules Legends" that lets fans instantly know the quality of the films' four most popular features: "Beefcake," "Monsters," "Love Interest," "Action." For ordering information write Stephen Weakley, c/o Rabbit's Garage, 202 Basswood, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. (708) 439-4884.
Of Muscles And Men
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Author : Michael G. Cornelius
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2011-09-29
Of Muscles And Men written by Michael G. Cornelius and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-29 with Performing Arts categories.
Few movie genres have highlighted the male body more effectively than the “sword-and-sandal” film, where the rippling torso and the bulging muscle are displayed for all to appreciate. Carrying his phallic sword and dressed in traditional garb calculated to bring attention to his magnificent physique, the sword-and-sandal hero is capable of toppling great nations, rescuing heroines, defeating monsters, and generally saving the day. Each of these essays examines the issues of masculinity and utility addressed in the sword-and-sandal genre. The contributors offer insights on a film form which showcases its male protagonists as heroic, violent, fleshy, and, in the end, extremely useful.
Retro Stud
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Author : David Chapman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Retro Stud written by David Chapman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Film posters categories.
The posters advertising the sword-and-sandal movies of forty years ago were every bit as dramatic and alluring as the movies themselves.
Muscles
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Author : Seymour Simon
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2000-08-08
Muscles written by Seymour Simon and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-08-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Don't move a muscle--read all about them! Did you know that... Without muscles you couldn't blink--or even breathe! Nearly 700 muscles control your life. Big or small, a muscle is made up of just one cell. Exercise doesn't give you more muscles, but it strengthens the ones you have. Discover how muscles make us move--and see what it really looks like under your skin.
Strength And How To Obtain It
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Author : Eugen Sandow
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Release Date : 2012-03-30
Strength And How To Obtain It written by Eugen Sandow and has been published by Createspace Independent Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-30 with Sports & Recreation categories.
"In bringing the body to its highest pitch of perfection, various moral qualities, the value of which it would be difficult to over-estimate, must necessarily be brought into play. The first essential to success is the power of concentrating the will upon the work. Muscles are not developed by muscular action alone. Physical exertion, however arduous and long continued, will not make a man strong, or the day labourer and the blacksmith would be the strongest of men. Mechanical and desultory exertion will never materially increase a man's strength. He must first learn the great secret, which ought to be no secret at all. He must use his mind. He may not be able to add a cubit to his stature, but by taking thought a man can most assuredly increase the size of his muscles, strengthen all his organs, and add to his general vitality. But he must put his mind, as well as his muscles, into the work. And by exercise and practice the will-power is greatly increased, until, in course of time, the whole organism is so absolutely under its control that the muscles can be kept in perfect condition even without what, in ordinary language, is called “ exercise.” That is to say, that without violent exertion, but merely by the exertion of the will, the muscles can be exercised almost to any extent. Can it for a moment be supposed that this cultivation of the will-power is not of great value to an individual, no matter what sort of task or work he may be engaged in?" - Eugen SandowThis 1897 classic is a must have book for your physical culture library. Visit our website and see our many books at PhysicalCultureBooks.com
A Companion To The Action Film
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Author : James Kendrick
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2019-03-26
A Companion To The Action Film written by James Kendrick and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-26 with Performing Arts categories.
An authoritative guide to the action-packed film genre With 24 incisive, cutting-edge contributions from esteemed scholars and critics, A Companion to the Action Filmprovides an authoritative and in-depth guide to this internationally popular and wide-ranging genre. As the first major anthology on the action film in more than a decade, the volume offers insights into the genre’s historical development, explores its production techniques and visual poetics, and provides reflections on the numerous social, cultural, and political issues it has and continues to embody. A Companion to the Action Film offers original research and critical analysis that examines the iconic characteristics of the genre, its visual aesthetics, and its narrative traits; considers the impact of major directors and stars on the genre’s evolution; puts the action film in dialogue with various technologies and other forms of media such as graphic novels and television; and maps out new avenues of critical study for the future. This important resource: Offers a definitive guide to the action film Contains insightful contributions from a wide range of international film experts and scholars Reviews the evolution of the genre from the silent era to today’s age of digital blockbusters Offers nuanced commentary and analysis of socio-cultural issues such as race, nationality, and gender in action films Written for scholars, teachers and students in film studies, film theory, film history, genre studies, and popular culture, A Companion to the Action Film is an essential guide to one of international cinema’s most important, popular, and influential genres.
The Concise Book Of Muscles Fourth Edition
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Author : Chris Jarmey
language : en
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Release Date : 2018-10-16
The Concise Book Of Muscles Fourth Edition written by Chris Jarmey and has been published by North Atlantic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-16 with Medical categories.
The updated edition of this authoritative, best-selling reference guide offers a comprehensive introduction to the muscular system—now with additional material on the anatomy of the body area, nerve pathways, and pelvic floor muscles This newly revised fourth edition of The Concise Book of Muscles is a comprehensive guide to the major muscle groups. Easy to use and fully illustrated with more than 500 drawings, this compact reference provides a complete profile for each muscle, clearly showing its origin, insertion, nerve supply, and action, the movements that use it, and, where appropriate, exercises that stretch and strengthen it. The book’s distinctive quick-reference format shows students exactly how to locate and identify specific muscles, highlighting those that are heavily used and therefore subject to injury in a variety of sports and activities. Each muscle chapter now includes an overview of the gross anatomy of the body area to show bony landmarks, cross-sections of muscle layers, and points of attachment as well as a quick reference table and an overview of the nerve pathways that are most relevant. The book also includes a new chapter on the pelvic floor muscles—of particular interest to those studying or practicing yoga and Pilates. While designed for the student and beginning practitioner of anatomy, massage, bodywork, physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, physiotherapy, yoga, and Pilates or any other health-related field, The Concise Book of Muscles is equally useful for athletes and anyone interested in the workings of the human body.
Your Muscular System
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Author : Rebecca L. Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Release Date : 2017-08-01
Your Muscular System written by Rebecca L. Johnson and has been published by Lerner Publications ™ this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The muscular system is made up of three different kinds of muscles: skeletal muscles, smooth muscle, and heart muscle. But what does each kind of muscle do? And where in the body are they located? Explore the muscular system in this engaging and informative book.
Encyclopedia Of Film Themes Settings And Series
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Author : Richard B. Armstrong
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-07-11
Encyclopedia Of Film Themes Settings And Series written by Richard B. Armstrong and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-11 with Performing Arts categories.
The first editon was called “the most valuable film reference in several years” by Library Journal. The new edition published in hardcover in 2001 includes more than 670 entries. The current work is a paperback reprint of that edition. Each entry contains a mini-essay that defines the topic, followed by a chronological list of representative films. From the Abominable Snowman to Zorro, this encyclopedia provides film scholars and fans with an easy-to-use reference for researching film themes or tracking down obscure movies on subjects such as suspended animation, viral epidemics, robots, submarines, reincarnation, ventriloquists and the Olympics (“Excellent” said Cult Movies). The volume also contains an extensive list of film characters and series, including B-movie detectives, Western heroes, made-for-television film series, and foreign film heroes and villains.