From Shortbus to Shame and from Oldboy to Irreversible, film festival premieres regularly make international headlines for their shockingly graphic depictions of sex and violence. Film critics and scholars alike often regard these movies as the work of visionary auteurs, hailing directors like Michael Haneke and Lars von Trier as heirs to a tradition of transgressive art. In this provocative new book, Mattias Frey offers a very different perspective on these films, exposing how they are also calculated products, designed to achieve global notoriety in a competitive marketplace.
After a loudmouth college punk singer accuses an amateur medium of being a fake, four college students break into the city morgue and video themselves holding a seance. When the kids summon a demon by mistake, they have to find a way to drive the demon out of their friend before it destroys them all.
Grantland and Deadspin correspondent presents a breakthrough examination of the professional wrestling, its history, its fans, and its wider cultural impact that does for the sport what Chuck Klosterman did for heavy metal.
No Trench Coats. No Hair Extensions. Bound for the Grave. See Jason Mewes & Kevin Smith Get Old in front of your very eyes. Fast-talking, foul mouthed Jay and his “hetero life partner” Silent Bob hit DVD with their highly praised live comedy show, Jay & Silent Bob Get Old. Following the release of the cult-classic film Clerks in 1994, long time friends Jason “Jay” Mewes and Kevin “Silent Bob” Smith quickly became much loved stoner icons, with their mischievous characters going on to star in Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Clerks 2, all of which were written and directed by Smith.
In the deep blue waters of the Bahamas, a handsome tourist (The Vampire Diaries Paul Wesley) becomes involved with a research institute capable of communicating with dolphins. A battle with the U.S. Navy erupts when sonar experiments begin killing the local dolphin population, and with time running out, a close-knit group of friends and family has only one chance to save these intelligent, beautiful creatures from destruction. Featuring remarkable photography and an ecologically urgent message, this compelling oceanic thriller takes you beneath the waves to a world you never imagined possible.
WebUser is the UK’s favourite internet magazine. On sale every fortnight it keeps you up-to-date with all the latest news, views, best new websites, music, film and games downloads, free software, and all the other developments on the Web. If you use the internet, you’ll love WebUser. Being Britain’s best-selling internet read, WebUser is, quite simply, the only internet magazine you’ll ever need.
Auto Express is Britain’s biggest-selling weekly car magazine. One of its core editorial pillars is news. In the past year, Auto Express has broken 40 world and UK new car exclusives on its front covers, and it is the leading title for first pictures and details of new models. A second pillar is car reviews. The editorial team tests more than 1,100 new cars every year, which is more than any other motoring magazine. The third key editorial pillar is the motorist. Auto Express is a consumer champion for Britain’s 35 million drivers, campaigning on major motoring issues such as fuel tax, insurance cons, speed cameras and safety issues
Autocar is the car nut’s weekly fix, delivering you a unique mix of the latest news, opinion, features, first drives of new cars and in-depth road tests – all complemented by the best photography in the business. No other magazine covers the subject you love with such enthusiasm, insight and quality every week of the year. Autocar stands for the highest quality in car journalism – and is rewarded with access to the best new cars and the biggest news stories before any of the opposition which we share with you, our readers, every week. Please Note: This price excludes VAT which will be added when you checkout.
Ok! magazine is a mainstay in the celebrity news magazine world. Ok! brings you a weekly diet of star fashion and gossip with exclusive interviews and cover stories. Each issue features a “Week in Photos” section, where you can get a first-hand look into the daily lives of your favorite celebrities while they’re out and about—whether they’re grabbing food, heading to auditions or attending big premieres, Ok! has them covered.
Health & Fitness magazine is the UK’s leading title for active, health – conscious women,. Packed with the latest expert advice, news and features. Health & Fitness is your personal trainer, nutritionist and life coach.
South Africa’s most established and trusted food magazine inspires professionals, homemakers, culinary students and food lovers. Even the most sophisticated dishes are made accessible to the reader, and there’s never a shortage of comfort food ideas for the whole family.
Apps Unveiled is India’s first and only monthly magazine on mobile applications. It is owned by AppCrazy Media Private Limited, new print media start-up based in New Delhi, India.