{"title":"Joel David","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoel David\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the world of arts and culture, with a keen eye on cinema and urban life. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eManila by Night\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the nuanced narratives that shape contemporary society, blending critical analysis with vivid storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders drawn to cultural studies, film criticism, and urban narratives will find Joel David’s writings both thought-provoking and richly descriptive, illuminating the intersections of art, society, and everyday experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"manila-by-night-by-joel-david-9781551527079","title":"Manila by Night","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Queer Film Classic on Ishmael Bernal's 1980 film that follows a dozen characters, all denizens of Manila's sordid yet exuberant underworld, as they pursue life, love, and pleasure. Bernal cited Robert Altman's \u003ci\u003eNashville\u003c\/i\u003e as one of the influences on his epic, multi-narrative approach to cinema. \u003ci\u003eManila by Night\u003c\/i\u003e ultimately won the Best Picture award from the Filipino Film Critics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUpon completion, the film was banned in the Philippines by the tyrannical Marcos regime for its \"unsavoury\" depiction of life in the Philippine capital. This started an arduous journey through repression and censorship before finally being released by the government as proof of its more tolerant policies on the eve of the \"People's Power\" uprising of 1986.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid's book explores the political, cultural, and historical ramifications of this important film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471102689516,"sku":"9781551527079","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781551527079-manila-by-night.jpg?v=1775234269"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joel-david.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}