Bøker av Richard Barrios

In this lively guide, Richard Barrios looks beyond the ballyhoo and legend at Monroe's best-known films, and some that even today remain obscure. Besides her films, it also addresses the work she did on television and the stage, as well as her underrated abilities as a vocalist. Both an informative study and a perceptive critical assessment, On Marilyn Monroe: An Opinionated Guide gives this brilliant performer the attention she desired-that of an artist whose work deserves both examination and celebration.

With its classic story, dynamic choreography, and unforgettable music, West Side Story (1961) is a cinematic and cultural touchstone like no other. As a remake by Steven Spielberg makes its way to theaters in December 2020, the stage is set for this engrossing narrative and visual account of the making of a pop culture phenomenon.

Film aficionados and musical aficionados. Students and scholars in film studies and in music theater studies. People wanting an enjoyable read about a strange group of movies and the people who made them.