Denis Meikle Livres

The star of some of the best American films in recent history, Johnny Depp is also one of Hollywood’s most versatile and enigmatic actors. From Edward Scissorhands, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?, Ed Wood, and Donnie Brasco to his Oscar-nominated performances in Pirates of the Caribbean and Finding Neverland his film roles have always been unconventional, earning him international respect and adoration. In Johnny A Kind of Illusion , film journalist Denis Meikle looks at the effects that Depp’s rising critical and commercial stature may have on the direction of his career, including his recent film Pirates of the Caribbean 2 .

Set against the backdrop of the late 1940s, the narrative explores the rise and fall of Hammer Film Productions, which gained fame in the 1950s with hits like The Curse of Frankenstein. The studio produced over sixty films, captivating audiences with their blend of Gothic horror amidst a world threatened by nuclear war. Through interviews with key figures like Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, the book offers an insightful look at the creative forces behind Hammer and the cultural shifts that led to its decline.

Nie udaję, że jestem dziwakiem. Po prostu robię to, co lubię robić. Johnny Depp Życie Johna Christophera Deppa II – znanego lepiej jako Johnny Depp – to opowieść sama w sobie warta hollywoodzkiej ekranizacji. Depp został aktorem dzięki przypadkowi i dobrej prezencji. Urodzony w Kentucky,... číst celé