Son of the 100 Best Movies You’ve Never Seen

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Publication Year:
2008

ISBN-13: 9781554903306

<p>Fans of offbeat cinema, discriminating renters and collectors, and movie buffs will drool over this checklist of the best overlooked and underappreciated films of the last 100 years. In <i>Son of the 100 Best Movies You’ve Never Seen</i>, Richard Crouse, <i>Canada AM</i> film critic and host of television’s award-winning <i>Reel to Real</i>, presents a follow-up to his 2003 book with another 100 of his favorite films.</p><p>Titles range from the obscure, like 1912’s <i>The Cameraman’s Revenge</i>, to <i>El Topo’s</i> unusual existential remake of the classic western, and little-seen classics like <i>The Killing</i>. Each essay features a detailed description of plot, notable trivia tidbits, critical reviews, and interviews with actors and filmmakers. Featured interviews include Billy Bob Thornton on an inspirational movie about a man with his head in the clouds, Francis Ford Coppola on <i>One from the Heart</i>, and Mario Van Peebles on playing his own father in <i>Badasssss!</i> </p><p>Sidebars feature quirky details, including legal disclaimers and memorable quotes, along with movie picks from A-list actors and directors.</p>