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.
Sweet Bacon
The ability to listen to books while multitasking is a game-changer for me. I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic.
Scooby Did
The sleep timer is a brilliant addition – I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. I love that I can enjoy audiobooks while cooking elaborate meals in the kitchen.
Hang 11
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LerveDr
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CodeExia
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Insane SweepKick
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Demo
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Take Away
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Cosmic Presence
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Cream
If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! Automatic artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Stacker of Wheat
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Doz
This app's library is a treasure trove – I'm always discovering new favorites. User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is a true marvel.
Lil Rebel Ma
Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature! Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
Snake Eyes
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Grabber
I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Granola
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Impulse
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Bang Shift
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Spunky Chick
ListenBook's compatibility with different formats ensures I never have to worry about file conversions. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing various audio formats has turned my daily activities into enriching listening sessions. What a game-changer! 🌟📚 ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace. Perfect for repeat listening! The narrator's performance was so rich with detail that I'm sure I'll discover new layers on a second listen. Their interpretation felt authentic to the material while bringing fresh insights. The audio production was pristine from start to finish.
Lady Katniss
No more converting files – this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
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