Exciting new critical perspectives on popular Italian cinema including melodrama; poliziesco; the mondo film; the sex comedy; missionary cinema and the musical. The book interrogates the very meaning of popular cinema in Italy to give a sense of its complexity and specificity in Italian cinema; from early to contemporary cinema.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A legendary book in the Mandolin World!By senorv6The collection of bluegrass tunes in this book is fantastic! The way Jack Tottle also takes the beginner mandolin player through each section is great too! Nice mandolin book for both beginners and intermediate players!42 of 44 people found the following review helpful. Start Playing TodayBy Dave (D.J.) ButlerTottle starts with some musical fundamentals -- general points like reading TAB and musical notation; time signatures; rhythm; etc.; as well as mandolin-specific issues like tuning. If you have another instrument under your belt; this makes quick reading and then Tottle immediately starts you on learning simple pieces. Since I already play the guitar; for instance; I opened this book and almost immediately learned my first rag.After you have half a dozen dance numbers under your belt; Tottle breaks out a small chord dictionary and introduces the idea of the structured bluegrass song; with instrumental breaks in between verses. Starting with "The Banks of the Ohio"; he then demonstrates how to construct a mandolin break around a songs melody. As he adds numbers; Tottle increases in complexity; and it pretty quickly adds up to an impressive repertoire.Tottles writing is clear and straightforward. All music is presented in standard notation and in tablature. Occasional charming photographs of mandolin greats add a nice touch.The book I have does not have the CD; but the CD can only add to what is a great instructional book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Highly recommended for beginnersBy lilacHighly recommended for beginners. His scope of various styles is wide. Focused on standard notation; not so much tablature. This book should work very well for those trained in classical musical beginnings.