Book description
The behind-the-scenes story of the action heroes who ruled 1980s and '90s Hollywood and the beloved films that made them stars, including Die Hard, First Blood, The Terminator, and more. "This book takes you so close to the action that you can smell the sweat, cigar smoke, and bad cologne that brought these movies to life."--Paul Scheer The Last Action Heroes opens in May 1990 in Cannes, with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone waltzing together, cheered on by a crowd of famous faces. After years of bitter combat--Stallone once threw a bowl of flowers at Schwarzenegger's head, and the body count in Schwarzenegger's Commando was increased so the film would "have a bigger dick than Rambo"--the world's biggest action stars have at last made peace. In this wildly entertaining account of the golden age of the action movie, Nick de Semlyen charts Stallone and Schwarzenegger's carnage-packed journey from enmity to friendship against the backdrop of Reagan's America and the Cold War. He also reveals fascinating untold stories of the colorful characters who ascended in their wake: high-kickers Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan, glowering tough guys Dolph Lundgren and Steven Seagal, and quipping troublemakers Jean-Claude Van Damme and Bruce Willis. But as time rolled on, the era of the invincible action hero who used muscle, martial arts, or the perfect weapon to save the day began to fade. When Jurassic Park trounced Schwarzenegger's Last Action Hero in 1993, the glory days of these macho men--and the vision of masculinity they celebrated--were officially over. Drawing on candid interviews with the action stars themselves, plus their collaborators, friends, and foes, The Last Action Heroes is a no-holds-barred account of a period in Hollywood history when there were no limits to the heights of fame these men achieved, or to the mayhem they wrought, on-screen and off.
Shamrock
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Super Flick
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DollFaceKillah
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Virgo Moon
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Alberta
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Wings
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Bambi Wings
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Spit Turanga
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Doz
Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch. Unlimited length audiobooks with ListenBook Pro are a huge plus!
Tangerine
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Bleachers
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AxelRoad
This app's convenience has revolutionized the way I experience books. No more limits on the genres I can explore! This app's versatility in downloading and organizing audiobooks ensures I always have a captivating tale at my fingertips. ππ± ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine. Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature!
Twister Hero
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Mrs. Voltage
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The Flying Mouse
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Wild Kitten
Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. This app's user-friendly interface has made reading on-the-go a breeze. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing.
180
I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. With this app, reading is as simple as pressing play β it's genius! As someone who listens to audiobooks daily, I can confidently say ListenBook is the best player out there. The sleep timer and auto-rewind features are lifesavers, and the sound quality is exceptional. Thank you for such a great app!
ByteBard
The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. π± Turning my phone into a portal of endless stories β this app is pure magic! πβ¨ Audiobooks made delightful β this app's usability is a breath of fresh air. Library organization has never been this easy. My audiobook collection is finally tidy. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature.
MysticMingle
The sound quality is outstanding β it's like having a movie theater in my ears! ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers is incredibly convenient. Downloading audiobooks has never been this easy. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality. ListenBookβs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Universe Bullet
Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use. An audiobook Iβll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narratorβs performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again. I've found my new favorite narrator! Their voice was perfectly suited to this material, with just the right blend of authority and approachability. The production quality was broadcast-level - no distracting breaths, clicks, or inconsistent volume. Already looking for more of their work.
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