Nightmare Fuel the Science of Horror Films

Synopsis Nightmare Fuel gives a brief overview of the history of horror and delves deep into the science, psychology, and sociology of the genre. Breakout vignettes and interviews give real-world examples and a first-person perspective of the topics discussed. Most interesting fact Tetris can be an effective mechanism to combat being scared after watching a…

It’s Not TV The Spectacular Rise, Revolution, and Future of HBO

‘It’s Not TV’ gives a decades-spanning overview of the HBO cable/streaming network. What started as the destination for the Thrilla in Manilla, HBO would go on to cement itself as the place for groundbreaking, and prestige television. Though the present-day challenges are also discussed as the network faces the difficult reality of transitioning from a…

Beyond the Wand – Tom Felton

Tom Felton. Is a British actor known for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film franchise. Synopsis As Felton is famous for his role in Harry Potter and the 8 film franchise. The bulk of the book gives a behind-the-scenes look at the film and stories about each of the actors that Felton worked…

Madly Marvelous – The Costumes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Writen by Donna Zakowska, the costume designer for the Amazon streaming series, Madly Marvelous gives a detailed look at the behind the scenes costuming that goes into producing a 50’s set television show. Madley Marvelous is not based on conventional memoir or pop culture critique. Within its pages Zakowska gives an overview of her approach…