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 hundred years. In Son of the 100 Best Movies You’ve Never Seen, Richard Crouse, Canada AM film critic and host of television’s award-winning Reel to Real, presents a follow-up to his 2003 book with another hundred of his favorite films. Titles range from the obscure, like 1912’s The Cameraman’s Revenge, to El Topo’s unusual existential remake of the classic western, and little-seen classics like The Killing. 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 One from the Heart, and Mario Van Peebles on playing his own father in Badasssss! Sidebars feature quirky details, including legal disclaimers and memorable quotes, along with movie picks from A-list actors and directors.
In the middle of the conservative 1950s, rock and roll hit popular culture like an explosion a Big Bang, Baby! And the fallout from that explosion is still electrifying music fans today. Popular music expert Richard Crouse has ventured deep into the far reaches of rock history to bring together this dynamic collection of facts and oddities. Big Bang, Baby will entertain and enlighten music fans of all eras and will challenge even experienced rock trivia junkies.
¸ The words to Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti" were initially so risqué they had to be completely rewritten - in the hallway of the studio, as time was running out - before the song could be recorded. (He wrote the original version while working as a dishwasher in a bus station in Georgia.) ¸ Paul Simon's 1972 hit "Mother and Child Reunion" takes its name from an elaborate chicken and egg dish served at Say Eng Look Restaurant in New York City. ¸ Nirvana's huge hit "Smells Like Teen Spirit," interpreted by music critics and fans alike as an angst-ridden cry of teen rebellion, actually sprang from a bit of graffiti accusing Kurt Cobain of smelling like an antiperspirant for young women.
How did a movie by one of the most famous filmmakers in the world end up banned, censored, and shelved? Made by the English Federico Fellini, Ken Russell, The Devils is so contentious that even decades after its 1971 release, Warner Brothers keeps its most incendiary scene under lock and key. Featuring an exclusive interview with recently deceased director Ken Russell and new interviews with cast, crew, and historians, Raising Hell examines this beautifully blasphemous movie about an oversexed priest and a group of sexually repressed nuns in 17th century France. From the film s inception through its headline - making production and controversial reception, Richard Crouse explores what it is about Russell s rarely seen cult classic that makes it a cinematic treasure.
RISE OF AN ANGEL Hailed as a "global diva" by Time magazine, French-Canadian pop star Celine Dion has broken into the singing stratosphere, joining the pantheon of such legends as Barbra Streisand and Whitney Houston. Possessing an unforgettable voice that effortlessly soars across five octaves, Dion dazzled Europe with her winning mix of dance music and lush ballads before taking the ultimate leap into stardom on the world's toughest stage--the United States. With the release of her soul-searing single "The Power of Love," Celine-fever quickly gripped North America. Her next album, Falling into You, won Grammy Awards for Album of the Year and Best Pop Album. Now, at the pinnacle of her career, which path will Dion take next? A VOICE AND A DREAM looks to her bright future as it plumbs her engaging past. Get the scoop on her fairy-tale marriage to manager Rene Angelil, the health struggles she suffered under a grueling workload, and her colorful experiences growing up in a large, musical family. A behind-the-scenes look at the world's hottest diva, A VOICE AND A DREAM is an exclusive glimpse at a real-life Cinderella.
The much-loved tale of Maria and the von Trapp family is magically brought to life in this spectacular pop-up format. Based on the classic musical, this pop-up book transports the reader from the peaceful abbey to the lush green hills and breathtaking Austrian Alps. With intricate visual pops and lyrics from some of the memorable songs, such as 'My Favourite Things', 'Edelweiss', and 'Do-Re-Mi', The Sound of Music pop-up is sure to become a favourite thing in any family's library.
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