Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland - Episode 4: Killer Rodents of Unusual Size


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"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited In the latest hilarious installment of the Post-Apocalyptic Joe series, our favorite band of clones faces their most bizarre challenge yet: a genetically-enhanced, supersized rat with a taste for mayhem! When Einstein's well-intentioned experiment goes horribly wrong, Joe and his lookalikes find themselves trapped in their underground bunker with a monstrous rodent straight out of a B-movie nightmare. Armed with nothing but their wits, a collection of squirt guns, and a whole lot of peppermint, the gang must work together to outsmart and outmaneuver their furry foe. Packed with pop culture references, laugh-out-loud moments, and edge-of-your-seat action, "Killer Rodents of Unusual Size" delivers a perfect blend of comedy and thrills. As Joe and his clones navigate this ridiculous new threat, they'll discover that sometimes the best weapon against the apocalypse is a good sense of humor – and maybe a little duct tape. Will our heroes triumph over their rodent nemesis, or will they become the world's last all-you-can-eat buffet? Dive into this uproarious adventure and find out why Post-Apocalyptic Joe continues to be the most entertaining survivor in the wasteland! Who knew the end of the world could be this much fun? HURRY, DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER FOR A DISCOUNTED PRICE! REGULAR PRICE $2.99 USD Hold on to your popcorn because the adventure is just kicking in with Episode 4! This thrilling post-apocalyptic series spans 6 books, all leading up to an explosive finale. Trust us, you won't want to miss it! ----- Episode 4 of "Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland" is the fourth episode of a six-episode story arc that makes up Season 1 and is meant to be enjoyed as one continuous tale.




Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland: Season One


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"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited Survive. Clone. Repeat. When the world ends, Joe's adventure begins! Armed with alien tech and a cloning machine, he accidentally creates a squad of quirky lookalikes. Now they must battle giant rats, uncover government secrets, and master the art of post-apocalyptic living. It's like "Multiplicity" meets "Fallout," with a dash of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Buckle up for the wildest ride since the apocalypse! Who knew the end of the world could be this much fun? All six episodes of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland bundled together for your reading pleasure. Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland: Season One: Episode 1: When It Rains, It Pours Episode 2: It's the End of the World As We Know It, and I Don't Feel Fine Episode 3: The Rise of Post-Apocalyptic Joe Episode 4: Killer Rodents of Unusual Size Episode 5: Let the Mischief Begin Episode 6: Know Thy Enemy Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland: Where the end of the world is just the beginning of the story. ----- Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland: Season 1 is a six-episode story arc that is meant to be enjoyed as one continuous tale.




Earth Abides


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Sculpting in Time


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A director reveals the original inspirations for his films, their history, his methods of work, and the problems of visual creativity




Zone One


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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys: A pandemic has devastated the planet, sorting humanity into two types: the uninfected and the infected, the living and the living dead. • "One of the best books of the year." —Esquire After the worst of the plague is over, armed forces stationed in Chinatown’s Fort Wonton have successfully reclaimed the island south of Canal Street—aka Zone One. Mark Spitz is a member of one of the three-person civilian sweeper units tasked with clearing lower Manhattan of the remaining feral zombies. Zone One unfolds over three surreal days in which Spitz is occupied with the mundane mission of straggler removal, the rigors of Post-Apocalyptic Stress Disorder (PASD), and the impossible task of coming to terms with a fallen world. And then things start to go terribly wrong… At once a chilling horror story and a literary novel by a contemporary master, Zone One is a dazzling portrait of modern civilization in all its wretched, shambling glory. Look for Colson Whitehead’s new novel, Crook Manifesto, coming soon!




Cycling and Cinema


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A unique exploration of the history of the bicycle in cinema, from Hollywood blockbusters and slapstick comedies to documentaries, realist dramas, and experimental films. Cycling and Cinema explores the history of the bicycle in cinema from the late nineteenth century through to the present day. In this new book from Goldsmiths Press, Bruce Bennett examines a wide variety of films from around the world, ranging from Hollywood blockbusters and slapstick comedies to documentaries, realist dramas, and experimental films, to consider the complex, shifting cultural significance of the bicycle. The bicycle is an everyday technology, but in examining the ways in which bicycles are used in films, Bennett reveals the rich social and cultural importance of this apparently unremarkable machine. The cinematic bicycles discussed in this book have various functions. They are the source of absurd comedy in silent films, and the vehicles that allow their owners to work in sports films and social realist cinema. They are a means of independence and escape for children in melodramas and kids' films, and the tools that offer political agency and freedom to women, as depicted in films from around the world. In recounting the cinematic history of the bicycle, Bennett reminds us that this machine is not just a practical means of transport or a child's toy, but the vehicle for a wide range of meanings concerning individual identity, social class, nationhood and belonging, family, gender, and sexuality and pleasure. As this book shows, two hundred years on from its invention, the bicycle is a revolutionary technology that retains the power to transform the world.




Race, Gender, and Sexuality in Post-Apocalyptic TV and Film


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This book offers analyses of the roles of race, gender, and sexuality in the post-apocalyptic visions of early twenty-first century film and television shows. Contributors examine the production, reproduction, and re-imagination of some of our most deeply held human ideals through sociological, anthropological, historical, and feminist approaches.




The Film Book


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Story of cinema -- How movies are made -- Movie genres -- World cinema -- A-Z directors -- Must-see movies.




Crime and the Imaginary of Disaster


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This study explores the 'imaginary of disaster' that appears in popular fictions about the apocalyptic breakdown of society. Focusing on representations of crime, law, violence, vengeance and justice, it argues that an exploration post-apocalyptic story-telling offer us valuable insights into social anxieties.




The End of the World


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Our fear of the world ending, like our fear of the dark, is ancient, deep-seated and perennial. It crosses boundaries of space and time, recurs in all human communities and finds expression in every aspect of cultural production - from pre-historic cave paintings to high-tech computer games. This volume examines historical and imaginary scenarios of apocalypse, the depiction of its likely triggers, and imagined landscapes in the aftermath of global destruction. Its discussion moves effortlessly from classic novels including Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four and Margaret Atwood's Oryx and Crake, to blockbuster films such as Blade Runner, Armageddon and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Lisboa also takes into account religious doctrine, scientific research and the visual arts to create a penetrating, multi-disciplinary study that provides profound insight into one of Western culture's most fascinating and enduring preoccupations.