Charlie Sunshine

This revealing study looks at the influences and creative impulses that shape one of today's most progressive, thoughtful filmmakers. Charlie Kaufman got his start in television, but it was his first film, the eccentric Being John Malkovich, that won notice for his unique storytelling style. With the aid of a plethora of contributions from those with whom the writer has worked, Charlie Kaufman: Confessions of an Original Mind presents the intriguing story of that movie and others as it examines one of the most innovative voices in modern film. This exhaustive study of Kaufman's life and work is organized chronologically to cover his early influences as well as his most-recent ventures. Highlights include explorations of Kaufman's collaboration with Being John Malkovich director Spike Jonze—who stood him up for their first meeting—and the writer's conflict with George Clooney (about whom Kaufman says, "I can tell you that George Clooney is my least favorite person"). There are analyses of Human Nature, Adaptation, and the hauntingly beautiful Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, which led to an Academy Award. The book also studies Kaufman's sound plays for Theatre of the New Ear and his directorial debut, Synecdoche, New York.

Charlie Sunshine puts his problem-solving skills to the test when a rainy day causes a dilemma for Gianna. Her mom tries unsuccessfully to salvage their day before enlisting the aid of a special friend. With some help from Charlie, Gianna learns that even being inside on a rainy day can be fun when we choose to look on the bright side! This enjoyable story is perfect for helping young children navigate their emotions when faced with situations they wish were different. Be sure to check out the music video for "A Smile Away" on YouTube!

Illustrated screenplay to the cult film by Jim Van,Bebber, acclaimed as the best ever Manson movieplus a history of Manson on film by Jim Morton.

When Charlie tries sharing his hopes and dreams at school, most of his class dismissed him; but empowered by his parents to radiate hope, he eventually becomes a symbol of resilience for anyone who has ever felt discouraged. This inspirational story demonstrates not only that we can all be carriers of hope, but it also illustrates the impact believing things will get better has on those we encounter.

Happiness is a goal shared by millions of people around the world. How do we find this elusive feeling of happiness and keep it as our own? By seeing through Charlie’s eyes, we are given a glimpse of a life of beauty, joy, love, and peace. We can have heaven on earth, and it does not matter where you have come from or how painful your life has been up to this point. You deserve a beautiful life. Here is the key.

Sometimes love is a lot closer to home than you think.Charlie Burroughs can't keep a man. All he wants is a good relationship like the ones he sees his friends having, but none of the men he picks ever work out. Despite him trying to be the perfect boyfriend, the men are either threatened by his looks or his epilepsy or a combination of the two. It's lucky that he has his best friend Misha to turn to. The two of them are closer than peas in a pod and fiercely loyal to each other. He can't imagine his life without Misha in it.Misha Lebedinsky is the complete opposite of his best friend. Being the support system for his mum and twin sisters leaves Misha with neither the time nor the inclination for a relationship. Quick and frequent hook-ups are his favourite means of communication and any other pesky emotional needs he has are met by Charlie, who he's devoted to. He lives a life of happy compartmentalization with no intention of ever changing.All of this changes when the two best friends move in together. Being in close proximity means that they suddenly start to see each other in a very different light. But Charlie struggles when his drive to be the perfect partner clashes with the fact that he's in love with a man who knows every little thing about him. And even if he can get past that, can a relationship ever work with a man who'd need a dictionary to tell him what love means? From bestselling author Lily Morton comes a love story about a sunny librarian who has relationship written all over him and a cynical banker who doesn't even have it in his blurb. This is the second book in the Close Proximity series but it can be read as a standalone.

Will Lightbody is a man with a stomach ailment whose only sin is loving his wife, Eleanor, too much. Eleanor is a health nut of the first stripe, and when in 1907 she journeys to Dr. John Harvey Kellogg's infamous Battle Creek Spa to live out the vegetarian ethos, poor Will goes too. So begins T. Coraghessan Boyle's wickedly comic look at turn-of-the-century fanatics in search of the magic pill to prolong their lives--or the profit to be had from manufacturing it. Brimming with a Dickensian cast of characters and laced with wildly wonderful plot twists, Jane Smiley in the New York Times Book Review called The Road to Wellville "A marvel, enjoyable from beginning to end."

After developing an unlikely friendship in a small town in Rhode Island; Annie and Caroline are now busy living separate lives. One day, Caroline receives the painful news that their friend, Charlotte, is fighting for her life. This tragedy reconnects Annie and Caroline as they begin to reminisce about high school, old friends, and how some friendships were formed and broken, as well as how their unique relationship all began. As tales unfold and situations transpire, Annie and Caroline begin to truly understand how everything in life does happen for a reason, thanks to Charlotte's experiences and philosophical attitudes about life. People have come and gone into each of their lives, but some relationships have remained strong, especially for Annie and Charlotte. They quickly recognized their unique and special friendship because they share kindred-spirited bond, leaving a handprint on each other's heart. Discover the daring and open-minded personality of Charlotte, love the sweet innocence's of Annie, and laugh at the hilarious sarcasm of Caroline. Enjoy the amusing, heart-felt dynamics shared between friends and experience the unforgettable stories that ultimately come to fruition.