Chris Fujiwara Libri

Jacques Tourneur's significant role in creating horror classics like Cat People, I Walked with a Zombie, and The Leopard Man is often overshadowed by producer Val Lewton. This book explores Tourneur's unique contributions to these films, highlighting his artistic vision and influence in the horror genre, which have been frequently overlooked by scholars. Through an analysis of his work, it aims to restore recognition to Tourneur's legacy in cinematic history.

Blazing a trail in the examination of controversial issues such as drug addiction (The Man with the Golden Arm) and homosexuality (Advise and Consent), Preminger broke the censorship of the Hollywood Production Code and the blacklist, while creating some of Hollywood's most enduring film noir classics.

Essays by a selection of international film writers, covering speeches, seminal films, and reviews of key scenes from films from more than 50 countries.