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The art of Coco

Presents concept and digital art, including character sketches and storyboards, for the Disney Pixar film along with commentary from the film's production team.

The Culture and Philosophy of Ridley Scott

The Culture and Philosophy of Ridley Scott brings together eighteen critical essays that illuminate a nearly comprehensive selection of the director's feature films from cutting-edge multidisciplinary and comparative perspectives. Chapters examine such signature works as Alien (1979), Blade Runner (1982), Thelma and Louise (1991), Gladiator (2000), Hannibal (2001), Black Hawk Down (2001), and American Gangster (2007).

Savages (2012)

Directed by Oliver Stone
Laguna Beach entrepreneurs Ben, a peaceful and charitable Buddhist, and his closest friend Chon, a former Navy SEAL and ex-mercenary, run a lucrative, homegrown industry, raising some of the best marijuana ever developed. They also share a one-of-a-kind love with the extraordinary beauty Ophelia. Life is idyllic in their Southern California town, until the Mexican Baja Cartel decides to move in and demands that the trio partners with them.

Obsession (1976)

Directed by Brian De Palma
A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his wife.

Streaming, Sharing, Stealing

How big data is transforming the creative industries, and how those industries can use lessons from Netflix, Amazon, and Apple to fight back.