Captive Shadows

"We watch what is moving fast from a platform that is also moving fast," writes Geoffrey O'Brien in the beginning of Stolen Glimpses, Captive Shadows. This collection—gathering the best of a decade's worth of writing on film by one of our most bracing and imaginative critics—ranges freely over the past, present, and future of the movies, from the primal visual poetry of the silent era to the dizzying permutations of the merging digital age. Here are 38 searching essays on contemporary blockbusters like Spider–Man and Minority Report; recent innovative triumphs like The Tree of Life and Beasts of the Southern Wild; and the intricacies of genre mythmaking from Chinese martial arts films to the horror classics of Val Lewton. O'Brien probes the visionary art of classic filmmakers—von Sternberg, Fod, Cocteau, Kurosawa, Godard—and the implications of such diverse recent work as Farenheit 9/11, The Passion of Christ, and The Sopranos. Each of these pieces is alert to the always–surprising intersections between screen life and real life, and the way that film from the beginning has shaped our sense of memory and history.

This all-new collection examines the social, gendered, ethnic, and cultural problems of incarceration as explored in contemporary theatre.

Shadows of Deceit" follows archaeologist Dr. Amelia Crawford as she unearths a mysterious artifact in Havenridge. But her discovery plunges her into a web of conspiracy and danger, forcing her to confront powerful forces determined to keep its secrets hidden. With rich characters, intricate plot twists, and a pulse-pounding narrative, this historical mystery will keep readers enthralled until the very end. With its richly drawn characters, intricate plot twists, and evocative setting, "Shadows of Deceit" is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, mystery, and suspense. Prepare to be enthralled by a tale of deception, danger, and the enduring power of truth in the face of darkness.

It started out like any other day. How was I to know it was my last day on Earth? You see, on that day, my boss sold me to Doran, the King of Shadows, ally of Chaos, and ruler of one of the three faery courts. Sounds crazy, right? After all, I’m a geneticist, not a slave. Before I knew it, I was transported to another world - a world where the very landscape killed most humans. Somehow, against the odds, I survived. But how? And why was I here? I soon found out that the faeries were barren and facing extinction. The King of Shadows set before me the daunting challenge of finding out why. The consequence for failure? Facing an unbearable fate. But someone or something was out to stop me.... My search for a solution would lead me to secrets about my own origin and to unexpected feelings for this cruel land and its harsh ruler. Oh, Chaos! What a wild ride!

'I was the shadow child no one ever saw...' From the day she was born until she escaped aged 30, Katy Morgan-Davies knew nothing but a life in captivity. Her father was the deluded and cruel leader of a cult based in South London who brainwashed those around him. Her father's paranoia and his need to completely control others led to Katy being imprisoned indoors and denied any kind of love or friendship. From a young age, Katy's father subjected her to violence and mental abuse. She was not permitted contact with anyone outside the house and on the rare occasions she did have to go out, she was always chaperoned. Katy never gave up hope of one day breaking free from her father's cruel clutches and finally found her freedom. This is her true story of endurance and survival.

A border is a force of containment that inspires dreams of being overcome and crossed; motivates bodies to climb over; and threatens physical harm. This book critically examines a range of cultural performances produced in relation to the tensions and movements of/about the borders dividing North America, including the Caribbean.

Devon "Shadow" Kane chose a life of anonymity the moment he entered the clandestine world of the CIA. His training made him a killer, a skill he had no qualms using. The younger sister of his childhood friend was far from the girl next door. She was also the one he couldn’t have. The bright flash bulbs in her celebrity world were at odds with the stealth and invisibility required in his. Then she disappeared—without a trace. The stakes were high, but Shadow would risk his all for her. The only sure bets were the threat of blowing his cover and the likelihood he wouldn't reach her in time.