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Title: Bosch Behind-the-Scenes Podcast: The Inspiration

Author: Tom Bernardo

Narrator: Tom Bernardo, full cast

Format: Original Recording

Length: 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-17-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 105 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, TV & Film

Publisher's Summary:

Bosch Behind-the-Scenes is the official podcast of the critically acclaimed Amazon original series about LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch - based on Michael Connelly's best-selling novels. NOTE: Spoilers ahead! Key plot and character details are revealed from season one of Bosch.

A look at some of the real-life experiences that helped bring Bosch to life and the production techniques that translate them to the screen. Veteran detective Mitzi Roberts opens up about her hallmark case - the pursuit and capture of real-life serial killer Samuel Little - and how it influenced Jason Gedrick's depiction of Raynard Waits. The producers describe the crucial role of postproduction in creating the dramatic scenes, with an exclusive breakdown of how specific action sequences were filmed and edited to achieve the shows realism.

Members Reviews:

Great stuff.

These podcasts are a wonderful supplement to the series which captures Bosch perfectly. I intend to go back and rewatch the first season with a brighter perspective.

Great behind the scenes info!

Really enjoy theses podcasts. Great information about the show, the actors! Watch the show now!

Good podcast, terrible technology

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No. Audible application rarely works as expected.

Would you recommend Bosch Behind-the-Scenes Podcast: The Inspiration to your friends? Why or why not?

No, same reason as above.

Did Tom Bernardo and full cast do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Yes.

Do you think Bosch Behind-the-Scenes Podcast: The Inspiration needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

Audible would stop me from buying any Amazon products that needed to be downloaded to it.

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Title: Bosch Behind-the-Scenes Podcast: The Authenticity

Author: Tom Bernardo

Narrator: Tom Bernardo, full cast

Format: Original Recording

Length: 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-17-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 101 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, TV & Film

Publisher's Summary:

Bosch Behind-the-Scenes is the official podcast of the critically acclaimed Amazon original series about LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch - based on Michael Connelly's best-selling novels. NOTE: Spoilers ahead! Key plot and character details are revealed from season one of Bosch.

An in-depth look into how Bosch's creators strove to bring authenticity to the screen. Co-executive producer Pieter Jan Brugge discusses filming in Los Angeles and the cinematic qualities that give the series scope and scale. Detectives Tim Marcia and Mitzi Roberts talk about their roles as the show's technical advisors and the qualities Harry Bosch possesses that make him a realistic homicide detective.

Members Reviews:

The reality

It's fascinating to hear the real detectives talk about what it is to be a homicide detective. Not the 'shoot 'em up, roll over the hood of the car, beat up the bad guy' version of most television dramas, but the inside the mind view the public never a gets to see.

Podcast.

Very interesting very enjoyable. Makes me want to watch the series again after listening to this podcast. Would see it with different eyes.

Great insight to what is Bosch the series

What did you love best about Bosch Behind-the-Scenes Podcast: The Authenticity?

The real life Detectives and what Bosch means to them but what they had to say that makes Harry Bosch even more real from all that they would add on set.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Bosch Behind-the-Scenes Podcast: The Authenticity?

I enjoyed them all from the ex producer to the editor and how long there days really are to the Real life Detectives who i found fascinating

Have you listened to any of Tom Bernardo and full cast s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes and they are all wonderful

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

simple its already done and made "Bosch"

Any additional comments?

I hope if you have watched the series Bosch and there will be a season two now and i hope lots more that you have read the many Bosch novels by the great michael connelly. These books are some of the greatest crime novels out there. Harry Bosch is one of the greatest characters ever created

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Title: Bosch Behind-the-Scenes Podcast: The Writers

Author: Tom Bernardo

Narrator: Tom Bernardo, full cast

Format: Original Recording

Length: 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-10-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 125 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, TV & Film

Publisher's Summary:

Bosch Behind-the-Scenes is the Official Podcast of the critically acclaimed Amazon Original Series about LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch -based on Michael Connelly's best-selling novels. NOTE: Spoilers Ahead! Key plot and character details are revealed from Season One of Bosch.

This is a rare conversation about the Bosch writers room experience with writer-producers from such legendary shows as The Sopranos, Law & Order and Mad Men, who discuss what its like to write for the new Amazon Original Series based on Michael Connelly's blockbuster crime novels. The writers share insights about the creative journey to bring the iconic character of Harry Bosch to the screen.

Members Reviews:

Fascinating

Aa tv news correspondent working in an open space working atmosphere, collaborating with other reporters on the news of the day and the construction of the nightly broadcast, I was very interested in how an entertainment episode was invented...so much in common in many ways, but divided by truth and fiction, and the daily deadline of news and a completed product the must be aired, as compared to a final episode that must be finished by a disciplined team on time.

great podcast

Loved this podcast. Extremely insightful and illuminating. If you love the show listen to this.

It's is background info that is awesome!

What made the experience of listening to Bosch Behind-the-Scenes Podcast: The Writers the most enjoyable?

Getting to know the concept development of the ones who shape the characters add a little more to getting to know the characters when I listen to or watch Harry production.

Any additional comments?

If you are a Connelly fan/Harry fan.....the pod cast is a great way to pass some time and get a more inner sanctum look into the folks who make the stories come to life for the fans.

Love the Podcast

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Fortunately I had not read either Echo Park or City of Bones before watching the series, so I didn't pick apart the enhancements in the story line. I enjoy hearing about the writing process especially about how a team of writers needs to pull out the personality of each character.

What about Tom Bernardo and full cast s performance did you like?

Tom Bernardo is a good interviewer, if not a little long-winded with his questions (haha). He let's the panel expand on their thoughts and interact with each other.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Lot's of laughing, no crying.

Any additional comments?

When naming the podcasts, it would have been helpful to have the number in the title, preferably near the beginning. I can't tell when playing the audio on my iPod or in the car which one is next, and they don't automatically play in order.

Loved this format and idea

. Quite interesting as to how to make a book into a reality and please all the readers who have their own view. I am happy to listen to "behind the scene" so I can enjoy the screen action

better

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Title: Bosch Behind-the-Scenes Podcast: The Origins

Author: Tom Bernardo

Narrator: Tom Bernardo, full cast

Format: Original Recording

Length: 1 hr and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-10-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 186 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, TV & Film

Publisher's Summary:

Bosch Behind-the-Scenes is the Official Podcast of the critically-acclaimed Amazon Original Series about LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch, based on Michael Connelly's best-selling novels. NOTE: Spoilers Ahead! Key plot and character details are revealed from Season One of Bosch.

In this exclusive podcast, author Michael Connelly and Executive Producer Henrik Bastin (The Killing, Burn Notice) discuss the creation and production of Bosch, from the origins of the series to how it found a home at Amazon to casting its star, Titus Welliver (Lost, The Good Wife). Connelly shares his experiences of working on the show and offers Harry Bosch fans an idea of what they can expect from the much-anticipated series.

Members Reviews:

Partner

This is a great companion piece to the books and the series and an informative bridge between the two. I've read the series since the first three books were published and have the distinct pleasure of meeting the author. The first podcast is spoiler free and will introduce the listener to the world of Harry Bosch. I envy those who are only just starting to enter Michael Connelly's world!

What a gift for all Harry Bosch Fans!

I'm a long time listener to Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch series, and recently watched all the "Bosch" season 1 episodes in about a week. What a great series. Then, we get these podcasts "GIVEN" to us with behind the scenes. How lucky we are. I have listened to the first 2 and will listen to the other 4 starting tomorrow morning because I finished a "re-listen" of "City of Bones" today. I'm working my way through all the books. If you are a fan, you don't want to miss these podcasts. However, watch Season 1 before listening, then watch the Season again...we're going to soon.

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I absolutely loved the podcast can't wait to finish listening to the next five and can't wait to watch the 10 episodes I'm already hooked. What a unique way to introduce the series. Tom Bernardo was excellent.

I Love This Show!

Great show and an interesting podcast about how it was created. Now I just need to start reading Mr. Connelly's books. If you like detective shows and/or shows with great cinematography showcasing LA, you must check out this show. Or do it for the amazing acting from some people who starred in the Wire and other great shows. Very exciting plot too.

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Title: Crew Speak

Author: Michael G. Uva

Narrator: Forris Day Jr.

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-27-15

Publisher: MICHAEL G. UVA

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, TV & Film

Publisher's Summary:

Film sets, like most other industries, have a unique language of their own. As the world evolves, so does the work conversation on movie sets. How we once spoke lovingly about 35-milimeter-film making.... is almost gone. Now everything is turning to digital... and that's progressing fast. Basics are still basics, but you have to keep up with the current trends. Crew Speak does just that. A perfect blend of old jargon and slang along with the new terms. Michael G. Uva, author of the Grip Book not only walked the walk for over 33 years, he talks the talk. Now you can and will, "Speak like you have worked on a film set for years!"

Members Reviews:

Learn the jargon of a movie set!

If you want to learn the jargon on a movie set this is the book. Whether you work on the sets or are just curious this book is filled with good stuff. Michael Uva is a Hollywood Key Grip so he knows his stuff. Very enjoyable read. Uva's humor is sprinkled throughout the pages.

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Title: The Philosophy of Film Noir

Subtitle: The Philosophy of Popular Culture

Author: Mark T. Conard

Narrator: Jack Chekijian

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-05-15

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, TV & Film

Publisher's Summary:

Noir emerged as a prominent American film genre in the early 1940s, distinguishable by its use of unusual lighting, sinister plots, mysterious characters, and dark themes. From The Maltese Falcon (1941) to Touch of Evil (1958), films from this classic period reflect an atmosphere of corruption and social decay that attracted such accomplished directors as John Huston, Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder, and Orson Welles. The Philosophy of Film Noir is the first volume to focus exclusively on the philosophical underpinnings of these iconic films. Opening with an examination of what constitutes noir cinema, the book interprets the philosophical elements consistently present in the films - themes such as moral ambiguity, reason versus passion, and pessimism. The contributors to the volume also argue that the essence and elements of noir have fundamentally influenced movies outside of the traditional noir period. Neo-noir films such as Pulp Fiction (1994), Fight Club (1999), and Memento (2000) have reintroduced the genre to a contemporary audience. As they assess the concepts present in individual films, the contributors also illuminate and explore the philosophical themes that surface in popular culture.

Members Reviews:

Not bad for a "Publish or Perish" thesis

Presents as a compilation of views regarding the basic tenets behind the Film Noir movement. I never had considered these things very much, viewing the film interpretations as validation of the Hard Boiled Mysteries which I relish. These chapters shine a light on the darker corners of the post-war attitudes of screenwiters, directors, and other Hollywood visionaries of the time, as well as the How and Why of their choices of novels to memorialize. The concepts of neo-noir still escape me, even after learning from this tome, but I doubt that it is the fault of this book. If you have an affinity for Noir and/or Hard Boiled Mysteries, you will benefit from this presentation.

Narrator Jack does his usual professional best with this. Advisory: When utilizing an academic performed by Narrator Jack, you will find it best to overview at 1.5x speed first, then at normal speed with pen/paper at the ready. This is the perfect way to learn, as his normal rate for these is VERY conducive to appropriate note taking, and unlike class lectures, you can overview first to minimize redundant note-taking.

I am thankful for this gift.

The Philosophy of Film Noir and Pop Culture

I absolutely loved this audiobook and that would likely be because I love film noir. This was a wonderful overview and look at how it became popular. This is a gem for any movie buff who enjoys the genre. Even if film noir isn't someone's favorite genre, I think the philosophy itself is interesting in every way. Definitely recommended.

Jack Chekijian narrates this audiobook with style and it goes well with the book. He makes this a winning combination of author/narrator. He speaks clearly and is one of my favorite narrators.

Audiobook received in exchange for an honest review.

It's about about the Noir....

I received this audio book in exchange for a honest and unbiased review. Noir became a genre back in the 1940's. This book discusses the genre, how it started & how it blossomed. This books discusses different titles, what the movies are about, plot twists some characters named, others not.

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Title: A Kim Jong-Il Production

Subtitle: The Extraordinary True Story of a Kidnapped Filmmaker, His Star Actress, and a Young Dictator's Rise to Power

Author: Paul Fischer

Narrator: Stephen Park

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-03-15

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 298 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, TV & Film

Publisher's Summary:

Before becoming the world's most notorious dictator, Kim Jong-Il ran North Korea's Ministry for Propaganda and its film studios. Conceiving every movie made, he acted as producer and screenwriter. Despite this control, he was underwhelmed by the available talent and took drastic steps, ordering the kidnapping of Choi Eun-Hee (Madam Choi) - South Korea's most famous actress - and her ex-husband Shin Sang-Ok, the country's most famous filmmaker.

Madam Choi vanished first. When Shin went to Hong Kong to investigate, he was attacked and woke up wrapped in plastic sheeting aboard a ship bound for North Korea. Madam Choi lived in isolated luxury, allowed only to attend the Dear Leader's dinner parties. Shin, meanwhile, tried to escape, was sent to prison camp, and "re-educated". After four years he cracked, pledging loyalty. Reunited with Choi at the first party he attends, it is announced that the couple will remarry and act as the Dear Leader's film advisors. Together they made seven films, in the process gaining Kim Jong-Il's trust. While pretending to research a film in Vienna, they flee to the U.S. embassy and are swept to safety.

A nonfiction thriller packed with tension, passion, and politics, A Kim Jong-Il Production offers a rare glimpse into a secretive world, illuminating a fascinating chapter of North Korea's history that helps explain how it became the hermetically sealed, intensely stage-managed country it remains today.

Members Reviews:

Absolutely terrifying

The book is fascinating and well narrated, but I am shell-shocked. It's not just the heartbreaking story of Madame Choi and Shin Sang-Ok. Though I am appalled by the way their lives and those of so many others were so tidily snatched away by that despicable despot. My heart really goes out to the ordinary citizens who are held captive and controlled every day of their lives in that backward country. How can this stuff go on? Because you know it does. Excuse me while I go kiss the ground again.

Read this book

Just an amazing book! For those (like me) who have a narrow understanding of Korea, this book is a great introduction to the lives of Choi Eun-Hee and Shin Sang-Ok. But interwoven into the story of "Madam Choi" and her husband are revealing peeks into the DPRK.

An eye-opening look at North Korea.

What made the experience of listening to A Kim Jong-Il Production the most enjoyable?

Learning information on North Korea I didn't know before.

What did you like best about this story?

The overall plot

What does Stephen Park bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Excellent narration, even with no luck with different accents

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Many parts made me cry some, like Shin's wife's story.

Any additional comments?

None

Very intriguing book. Loved it!

Other than some Korean pronunciation errors, I thought the narrator did a great job throughout the book. The non fiction story of the abduction of 60s 70s era famous Korean director and movie star, Shin Sang Ok and Choi Eun Hee, was engrossing with interesting background information regarding the North Korean Leader society and it's political/social tactics.

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Title: The Dudes Abide

Subtitle: The Coen Brothers and the Making of The Big Lebowski

Author: Alex Belth

Narrator: Oliver Wyman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-03-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, TV & Film

Publisher's Summary:

In the autumn of 1996, Joel and Ethan Coen were a few months from filming their seventh feature film, The Big Lebowski. Their sixth, Fargo, had been released that March to acclaim; awards would follow. Alex Belth, a 25-year-old aspiring filmmaker, landed a job as their personal assistant on Lebowski--and for the next year was the fly on the wall as the Coens created the movie that would become an enduring classic. First as their personal assistant and then as an assistant film editor, Belth observed everything from the preproduction work of location scouting, casting, and rehearsals all the way through filming and postproduction. Belth witnessed when Jeff Bridges and John Goodman met for the first time and rehearsed their iconic roles as The Dude and Walter; when a private screening was held for Alan Klein, the Rolling Stones' notorious former business manager; and long sessions with the Coen brothers in the editing room, as they tied their movie together.

The Dudes Abide is the first behind-the-scenes account of the making of a Coen Brothers movie and offers an intimate, firsthand narrative of the making of The Big Lebowski--including never-before-revealed details about the making of the film and insight into the inner workings of the Coen Brothers' genius.

Members Reviews:

This book makes the movie even more fun

I love The Big Lebowski. This insider story of the making of the movie is fun in its own right & makes the move even more fun.

Very Thin

More or less an intern's diary of his time working on the periphery of 'The Big Lebowski'. The most interesting bits from a filmmaking standpoint were some very brief recollections of an early script reading, and some occasional insights into the Coens' casting thought process. otherwise, there's really not much here...

I'm a film student and loved every minute of this!

If you're a young filmmaker trying to figure out what it's like to work with the big boys, then listen to this audiobook. Funny and downright honest, you'll be hard pressed to find a more realistic portrayal of the film making process.

Dull and uninformative

What disappointed you about The Dudes Abide?

The author had only an outer fringe relationship with the Coens, mainly as a gofer for food etc. As a result, he can't tell you much that you didn't already know about the making of the Big L and the book consists mainly of polyfilla about other matters, such as the Coen's lunch preferences.

What could Alex Belth have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

He could have not bothered writing it.

How could the performance have been better?

A different narrator

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointed.

Any additional comments?

Watch the movie again instead and save yourself some money.

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Title: The Science of Interstellar

Author: Kip Thorne

Narrator: Eric Michael Summerer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-09-15

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 308 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, TV & Film

Publisher's Summary:

Interstellar, from acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, takes us on a fantastic voyage far beyond our solar system. Yet in The Science of Interstellar, Kip Thorne, the physicist who assisted Nolan on the scientific aspects of Interstellar, shows us that the movie's jaw-dropping events and stunning, never-before-attempted visuals are grounded in real science. Thorne shares his experiences working as the science adviser on the film and then moves on to the science itself.

In chapters on wormholes, black holes, interstellar travel, and much more, Thorne's scientific insights-many of them triggered during the actual scripting and shooting of Interstellar - describe the physical laws that govern our universe and the truly astounding phenomena that those laws make possible.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

Members Reviews:

Book is awesome, Audible is no help with the PDF

As others have mentioned, the PDF companion is referred to throughout the book and is a must have, but Audible doesn't have it posted and when I contacted their support they were less than helpful. Their answer is simply that "we don't have it". BUT there is a silver lining, you can get it by emailing "[email protected]", which begs the question why doesn't Audible simply do that and post it instead of giving their customers the runaround? Instead of me having to do a google search to find another source.

The movie is based on Science fact

What did you love best about The Science of Interstellar?

Even without having a background in science, when I watched Interstellar, based on what little I know, I knew that they were trying to keep it scientifically plausible, even the many of the things we are not able to do yet, and may not know as 100% truth yet. The thing that I loved about this book is that I was able to know what parts of the movie were actually "science fact," and there was actually more of that than I thought there would be.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Science of Interstellar?

Learning that not only speed and movement slow down time, but also that gravity slows down time was something that I did not know. The explanation of how gravity works has bugged me since I was a kid, learning about Newton's falling apple, and then I was just confused by Einstein's theories.

Which scene was your favorite?

Talking about the genius of Einstein and how his theories couldn't even be tested when he came out with those theories, but they were RIGHT. They have been tested, and it is really a unique universe that we live in, that has attributes that we never really imagined, but the movie tries to convey.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

It's all based on real science!

Any additional comments?

It's important to download the pdf file to get a good understanding of what the author is talking about. I couldn't download it, but sent an email to [email protected] and they sent it to me by email. I listened again after getting the pdf, and the concepts were that much easier to understand

Audible has now posted the PDF at the library

Audible has now posted the accompanying PDF at the Home for the book. I complained, they corrected the mistake.

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Title: The Sopranos

Subtitle: TV Milestones Series

Author: Gary R. Edgerton

Narrator: Chris Brinkley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-19-14

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, TV & Film

Publisher's Summary:

From its premiere in 1999, The Sopranos captivated viewers with its easily relatable protagonist who has troubles at work and home, and went on to be one of the most critically successful shows in television history. By demonstrating that TV could be at once artistic and profitable, complex and engaging, edifying and entertaining, the series also redefined the prime-time drama. In this volume, author Gary R. Edgerton delves into the entire run of The Sopranos, integrating the existing scholarly literature, while also going much further than any previous source in exploring the series' innovations and legacy.

The Sopranos is widely recognized in both popular and scholarly literature as a turning point in the history and development of TV. Fans who want to learn more about the show and scholars of television history will enjoy this entertaining and educational volume.

Members Reviews:

Sopranos fan fare

This got interesting too late, and didn't discuss the characters and their actions / show mile stones enough.

There's room for another analysis of the soprano show in the marketplace.