What 151 movies have you never seenβbut should? What French film could teach Hollywood how to make a smart, sexy romantic comedy? (page 233) Where will you find a female-centric Western with a gender-bending protagonist? (page 10) What film won a Special Jury Prize at Sundance and then f
The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen
β Scribed by Crouse, Richard
- Publisher
- ECW Press
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 1 MB
- Category
- Fiction
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
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.
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