| The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen Contributor(s): Crouse, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 1550225901 ISBN-13: 9781550225907 Publisher: ECW Press OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2003 Annotation: Offbeat movie buffs, discerning video renters, and critical viewers will benefit from this roll call of the best overlooked films of the last 70 years. Richard Crouse, film critic and host of television's award-winning "Reel to Real," details his favorite films, from the sublime "Monsoon Wedding" to the ridiculous "Eegah! The Name Written in Blood," Each movie is featured with a detailed description of plot, notable trivia tidbits, critical reviews, and interviews with actors and filmmakers. Featured interviews include Bill Wyman on a little-known Rolling Stones documentary, schlockmeister Lloyd Kaufman on the history of the Toxic Avenger, reclusive writer and director Hampton Fancher on his film "The Minus Man," and B-movie hero Bruce Campbell on playing Elvis Presley in "Bubba Ho-Tep," Sidebars feature quirky details, including legal disclaimers and memorable quotes. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - Guides & Reviews |
| Dewey: 791.43 |
| Physical Information: 0.74" H x 7" W x 8.66" (0.88 lbs) 275 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Richard Crouse, film critic and host of television's award-winning Reel to Real takes you on a journey through 70 years of cinema history, choosing his favorite overlooked films. From the sublime - Monsoon Wedding - to the ridiculous - Eegah The Name Written in Blood - The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen covers a wide spectrum of films from the 1930s through to 2000s. Complementing the reviews are detailed descriptions of the movie's plots, trivia, and interviews with the actors and filmmakers. Featured interviews include Bill Wyman discussing a little known Rolling Stones documentary, schlockmeister Lloyd Kaufman detailing the history of his most famous character, The Toxic Avenger, reclusive writer/director Hampton Fancher on his film The Minus Man and B-movie hero Bruce Campbell on playing Elvis Presley in Bubba Ho-Tep. Crouse also includes sidebars of top 10 lists, including favorite legal disclaimers ("All characters portrayed in this film are entirely fictitious and bare resemblance to anyone living or dead, except for one") and favorite quotes ("I once thought I had mono for an entire year. Turns out I was just really bored.")If you're a fan of off-beat cinema, or just looking for something different to rent the next time you go to the video store, The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen is the perfect book for you. |