Book description
Billy Wilder's classic screwball comedy Some Like it Hot (1959), starring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe, tells the story of two struggling Jazz musicians who accidentally witness a mob massacre in Chicago who then, disguised as women, join a female band to escape the gangsters' pursuit. Despite the film's popular reception, with Academy Award nominations for Wilder and star Jack Lemmon, the film gained notoriety for its crossdressing plot and gender-bending comedy. Steven Cohan's study of the film disentangles its production history and subsequent notoriety from the film itself, reconsidering the ways in which it playfully challenged generic and gender conventions of the 1950s. He provides an in depth analysis of the film's near perfect comedic structure, Wilder's aesthetic choices and self-reflexive star performances by Curtis, Lemmon and Monroe. He goes on to consider the film's queerness, as well as its promotion and reception in 1959. Contextualizing the film within its contemporary moment, he argues its textual richness, one that allows it to be viewed differently across generations, securing its lasting influence in popular culture.
Old Felix
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Third Moon
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ManManMan
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Lady Katniss
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Beo
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Clover Rabbit
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Golden Cougar
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Criss Cross
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Doz Killer
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Ladysmith
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Mother Hen
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Sherwood Gladiator
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Intimidation Station
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Sprinkle Lovenuts
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Athens Fire
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Mad Irishman
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring! Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient. Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features.
Taffy Duchess
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Iron Jesus
The narrators have a way of bringing characters to life β it's a unique experience. ListenBook's support for binaural audio processing is a thoughtful touch that reduces listening fatigue. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual exploration and personal growth.
Mr. Thanksgiving
ListenBook's support for binaural audio processing is a thoughtful touch that reduces listening fatigue. The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. π± An app that truly understands audiobook enthusiasts β it's all about functionality, and this app nails it! ππ‘
Mother Night
ListenBook has made me fall in love with my audio content all over again β it's a must-have. ListenBook has brought a whole new level of convenience and enjoyment to my audiobook experience. I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off! The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience