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In this book, 35 directors champion their favorite overlooked or critically savaged gems. Among these guilty pleasures, almost-masterpieces, and undeniable classics in need of revival are unsung noirs (Murder by Contract), famous flops (Can’t Stop the Music, Joe Versus the Volcano), art films (L’ange), theatrical adaptations (The Iceman Cometh), B-movies (Killer Klowns from Outer Space), and even a few Oscar-winners (Some Came Running).
In these conversations, the filmmakers defend their choices. These films, they argue, deserve a larger audience and for their place in movie history to be reconsidered. But the conversations’ tangents, diversions, and side trips provide as much insight into the directors’ own approach to moviemaking as into the film they’re discussing. The filmmakers are the perfect hosts, often setting the tone, managing expectations, and giving advice about how you should watch each movie. They’re often brutally honest about a film’s shortcomings or the reasons why it was lost in the first place.
The Best Film You’ve Never Seen is not only a guide to some badly overlooked movies but a bold attempt to rewrite film history.
Publisher : Chicago Review Press; Illustrated edition (June 1, 2013)
Language : English
Paperback : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 1569768382
ISBN-13 : 978-1569768389
Item Weight : 13.6 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
Reviewer: Weezel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Opens Up the Door to Much More
Review: After hearing an interview with the author on the podcast Filmspotting I had to order this book. Even though I have only read about half of the excerpts, it is a must read and I give it five stars. To start the filmmakers that the author interviews all have a unique voice unto themselves. The author picks their brain about films that the general public may have never seen, but that have had an influence on them. I particularly liked the Joe Swanberg excerpt in which he referenced the film "IvansXTC". I never once heard about that film, but his telling of it was very interesting.With other directors such as Jay Duplass, Kevin Smith, Danny Boyle and Richard Linklater it is easy to find one who you might admire and get to take a trip inside their mind and how they think when analyzing films and in this case very obscure films and how they have manifested themselves into their own work. Totally worth the purchase and it is a very easy read.
Reviewer: Paul Teruel
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent Movie Book
Review: This book is an in depth look into great ( depending on your point of view ), but forgotten movies. 35 directors recommending 35 forgotten movies, brilliant concept. I was impressed with the Robert Elders insight and expertise into each movie. He did his homework. Some of the directors spend to much time on their own movies, but that's ok. This increased my queue list for many movies.The author suggest to prevent from spoilers to watch the movies first. After reading the book, there are 5 or 6 movies I wished I watched before I read the book, if only to enhance my reading.
Reviewer: adolfo valor mavit
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Awesome.
Review: Alucinante. Awesome.
Reviewer: Mark C Enders
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Four Stars
Review: interesting reading
Reviewer: Gruf
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: fast delivery great item