Dreaming in the Rain How Vancouver Became Hollywood North by Northwest
| Author/creator | Spaner, David Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Vancouver : Arsenal Pulp Press Minneapolis : Consortium Book Sales & Distribution [Distributor] |
| Description | 208 p. ill 09.000 x 05.900 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
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| Summary | Annotation <div><p>Vancouver is now North America’s third largest center for film and television production, recently witnessing the filming of Halle Berry’s<i>Catwoman</i>and Will Smith’s<i>I, Robot</i>, among others. But Vancouver has been hosting filmmakers for years, coming into its own in the early 1970s when Robert Altman, Warren Beatty and Julie Christie made<i>McCabe and Mrs. Miller</i>and Mike Nichols, Jack Nicholson and Candice Bergen filmed<b>Carnal Knowlege</b>.</p><p><i>Dreaming in the Rain</i>tells the story of how Vancouver became North by Northwest, from its early days as a Hollywood studio backlot to its becoming home to a vibrant indigenous scene that is among the most acclaimed, provocative, independent filmmaking communities anywhere.</p><p>But with Hollywood’s growing concern over “runaway” productions, Vancouver’s growing filmmaking scene is wrought with controversy. The city’s American-based film industry is powerful enough to inspire loathing and threats from Hollywood.</p><p>Along with tracing the art and commerce of Vancouver filmmaking,<i>Vancouver Province</i>movie critic David Spaner brings to life the flamboyant film personalities who left their marks. From visitors like Errol Flynn and Robert Altman, to local heroes such as<i>The Matrix</i>’s Carrie Anne Moss, who grew up in Vancouver, and<i>Kissed</i>star Molly Parker and director Lynne Stopkewich, vital players in the groundbreaking Vancouver indie scene.</p><p>Includes more than 40 black and white photographs.</p><p>“. . . [Spaner] has . . . scrupulous attention to detail and an obvious curiosity and passion for both Vancouver and its film industry.”—<i>Entertainment Today</i></p><p><b>David Spaner</b>is a movie critic for the<i>Vancouver Province</i>.</p></div> |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781551521299 |
| ISBN | 1551521296 (Trade Paper) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9781551521299 |
| Stock number | 00305535 |
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| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |