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As one of the foremost filmmakers of his generation, Alfred Hitchcock continues to fascinate us, not just for his talent, humor, and artistry, but for the style in which he created his films. So much so that filmmakers, film historians, journalists, and critics coined a phase for the style of films he made and how those films - even those not made by Hitchcock- were in a category all their own. They were "Hitchcockian" and even today, more than 40 years after his passing, Hitchcockian films are still being noted for having that Hitchcock touch. Hitchcockian films are those made by various filmmakers, with styles and themes similar to those of Alfred Hitchcock. That Hitchcockian way of telling a story, by luring us in and keeping us on the edge of our seats.

Curse of the Silver Screen

Take a look at the movies from another angle with Curse of the Silver Screen - Tragedy & Disasters Behind the Movies. Read about tragic filming events of Superman with Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder, Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe in The Misfits. Or follow the tragedies of James Dean, Sal Mineo and Natalie Wood after making Rebel Without a Cause. Countless other tales of John Wayne, Joan Crawford, Liz Taylor, Montgomery Clift and more are told. Movies chronicled include Marnie, Raintree County, Trog, Rosemary’s Baby, Cleopatra, The Conqueror, The Omen, The Exorcist, Poltergeist, Incubus and more. In Print and Ebook at Amazon and Apple books.

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From 1966-1973 Mission Impossible rocked nighttime TV on CBS. Now look back at the iconic series and its impact on TV and film. In addition, step back in time with a brand new story with the original Impossible Mission Force task with a new mission and a killer in their midst.

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Charlie's Angels

Murder on Gilligan's Island is a novella that takes readers back in time to revisit the iconic TV comedy with a new story full of bumps, shocks, and surprises. In addition, the book includes a look at the original series and the many women who inhabited the role of Ginger Grant, the star who is forever associated with TV's most famous "Movie Star."


It was 1963 when a series of bird attacks crippled the quiet coastal community of Bodega Bay. After 30 years of healing the town is once again under attack from flocks of birds intent on death and destruction. As those that lived through the first war are again battling for survival and those who were not around have a chance to experience the horror they had only heard about.  Now, the birds are back and they're deadlier than before. Who will ive and who will become a victim of the birds?

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A new fan fiction story takes readers to Salem, home of the popular soap opera Days of Our Lives, for a brand new story, featuring old and new characters fans will love. First available as an ebook, the story is also available as an audio book and now release in a print edition. It's one of two mysteries.

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In the 1970s the Airport distaster movie was all the rage. A host of feature film graced the big screen from the beginning to the end of the decade. Look back at the making of the films and the true tragedies that helped inspire them. In print and ebook.

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The origins of the disaster movie go back to the early years of film itself. Through peaks and valleys, and general periods of stagnation, the genre grew stronger as the film industry progressed. Today, it's one of the most profitable genres on movie screens today. The films themselves offer fascinating tales of the history behind Hollywood movie making. In some cases, movie efforts came perilously close to telling the same story in two different movies. Such is the case with films surrounding volcanoes and asteroids. In the 1990s, dueling disaster movies fought for space on movie screens and in the media as they worked to compel moviegoers to plunk down their dollars to see a new kind of disaster. Dante's Peak and Volcano competed with one another, while Deep Impact and Armageddon face off with competing asteroids. When Disasters Collide tells the story of a series of movies that faced collisions on and off the screen.

When Disasters Collide

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