After the groundbreaking success of his debut film Boyz N the Hood in 1991, filmmaker John Singleton (1968–2019) gained worldwide acclaim, earned the respect of major film industry figures, and…

American actress and socialite Diana Barrymore (1921–1960) was a figure often overshadowed by her famous lineage and tragic narrative. In Too Fast, Too Short: The Life of Diana Barrymore, author Jenni...

Jackson-native writer Kiese Laymon considers his childhood in Jackson and Mississippi’s cultural traditions to be the foundation of his creative works.

"Mississippi Conflict & Change" is back in print for the first time in four decades.

In preparation for the September release of STEVE MCQUEEN: INTERVIEWS—the first collection of conversations with the acclaimed filmmaker, and one that spans his career to date—volume editor Geoffrey L...

Steve McQueen: Interviews is the first collection of conversations with the acclaimed filmmaker, and one that spans his career to date. Included are McQueen’s discussions with such artists, critics, c...

Eric Monder, author of DASHING TO THE END: THE RAY MILLAND STORY, the engaging and detailed first biography of the Oscar-winning Welsh actor, recommends his top ten Ray Milland movies.  “Today, Millan...

Born Alfred Reginald John Truscott-Jones, Welsh American actor Ray Milland (1907–1986) appeared in more than 135 theatrical releases between 1929 and 1985 and on radio, television, and the stage, whil...

Milland was a consummate professional who always had to keep working, even if that meant taking on roles that were minor in productions that were…

In a world where movie marketers are the stars of the story, Opening Weekend: An Insider's Look at Marketing Hollywood's Hits and Flops recounts Jim Fredrick’s journey through the realm of movie marke...

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