THE BOOK THAT INSIDERS ARE ENJOYING.TV INSIDE-OUTREAD EXCERPTS FROM THEIR INTRODUCTIONS HOSTS...Bob Eubanks: On The Newlywed Game I asked a woman, "What's the one thing your husband wouldn't want you to talk about?" She spilled the beans that her husband and cousin were going to kill their uncle for the insurance money! Then, the husband told the same story! They matched and got the points!! Randy's TV INSIDE-OUT documents some of the most unpredictable and shocking moments that played out in front of and behind live TV cameras. Wink Martindale: On my first radio job I played a Pabst Beer commercial transcription at 78 RPM instead of 33-1/3 RPM. With the microphone open I yelled, "God dammit! What the shit's gonna' happen next?!" I thought I'd just ended my career in broadcasting. When the phone rang with a complaint I played dumb and said, "I'll notify the announcer!" In TV INSIDE-OUT Randy has captured the business as it really is, warts and all! Marc Summers: NBC turned me down to play on their Scrabble "favorite game show hosts week." But on the next phone call I heard "I have good news and bad news, which would you like to hear first?" I guess I picked correctly. My next stop was my first network gig: sub-hosting that Scrabble game show hosts week! Those of us who have been in the TV biz for years have a boatload of these stories. Somehow, Randy West knows a ton of them! George Gray: I've known Randy West for long enough that it would make me sound really old, and I've even had the pleasure of working with him on multiple occasions over the years. Now he's written a behind-the-scenes book about the industry, TV INSIDE-OUT. Just remember, if you read anything about me in it, he probably made it up-unless it makes me look good, then he's totally telling the truth! COMEDIANS...Bill Kirchenbauer: Stepping in front of the cameras as a comedian is wildly unpredictable. Who could guess John Davidson would suddenly decide to heckle me by reading my jokes from my personal cue cards to the audience? How about Tonight Show guest host Bill Cosby repeatedly telling the audience that I was mispronouncing my own name? I got the last laugh calling him "Mr. cos-BEE!" If you have a weak heart, don't read Randy's TV INSIDE-OUT!
ONE OF THE LONGEST RUNNING SYNDICATED SHOWS IN TELEVISION HISTORY...Created by Fr. Ellwood Kieser, known as the "Hollywood Priest," INSIGHT brought together some of the best television writers, directors, and actors of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Together, they produced a memorable, Emmy-winning series that dealt with the moral implications of contemporary issues and broke new ground in religious broadcasting. Here's what television critics of that era had to say: "Drama straight off the front page...superbly played...sensitively directed." - Jack Gould, New York Times"Very funny and savagely pointed, imaginative, provocative, and entertaining." - Charles Champlin, Los Angeles Times"Some of the best experimental drama on television." - James Bacon, Los Angeles Herald Examiner"Extraordinary...well produced, well directed, well acted, well written." - Cleveland Amory, TV Guide"The most successful religious oriented television series in the history of the tube." - Vern Scott, St. Louis Post Dispatch Now, there is a book that provides insight on INSIGHT! Here you'll find background on the show's inspiration and development, as well as a compendium of information about all surviving episodes-a treasure trove for fans and television enthusiasts alike.Rev. Mark Villano, a native of New Haven, CT, holds an MDiv Degree from the Catholic University of America, and an MFA from the School of Cinematic Arts at USC. He has served in campus ministry at schools across the country, including the University of Texas, Ohio State University, UCLA, and Yale. He has taught courses in religion, philosophy, art history, and popular culture, and maintains a strong interest in film and media studies.
I enjoyed Flirting with Fame because Dan is so open and honest about his encounters with celebrities - some very funny, some odd and some even hard to believe - but all told from an 'everyman's' point of view. He quite often found himself in rather bizarre circumstances while interacting with famous people - like having a staring contest with Barbra Streisand, twice; or smoking a joint in silence with Jill Clayburgh in Central Park; or talking with Billy Crystal about Chinese food at Sid Caesar's funeral. Dan successfully encapsulates 50 years of 'celebrity close encounters' into this book, all while serving as a skillful narrator.- Dee Wallace, Actress, Teacher, Healer, Star of E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial
"I enjoyed Flirting With Fame because Dan is so open and honest about his encounters with celebrities - some very funny, some odd and some even hard to believe - but all told from an'everyman's' point of view. He quite often found himself in rather bizarre circumstances while interacting with famous people - like having a staring contest with Barbra Streisand, twice; or smoking a joint in silence with Jill Clayburgh in Central Park; or talking with Billy Crystal about Chinese food at Sid Caesar's funeral. Dan successfully encapsulates 50 years of 'celebrityclose encounters' into this book, all while serving as a skillful narrator." - Dee Wallace, Actress, Teacher, Healer, Star of E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial About the AuthorBorn and raised in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Dan Harary has been working as an entertainment industry publicist in Hollywood for over 40 years. As the founder of The Asbury PR Agency in Beverly Hills, CA, Dan often found himself standing side-by-side with dozens of the 20th Century's most famous movie, TV, pop and rock music stars. As a teenager between 1972-74, Dan was the stage manager and lighting director for The Sunshine Inn, where Bruce Springsteen began his career. After graduating from Boston University's School of Communications, Dan's career path included in-house positions with Columbia Pictures, the American Film Institute, the Playboy Channel, Columbia Pictures Television, and two of Hollywood's most prominent entertainment PR agencies. Dan launched his own Asbury PR Agency in 1996. The father of two adult children, Dan lives in Beverly Hills, California.
ONE OF THE LONGEST RUNNING SYNDICATED SHOWS IN TELEVISION HISTORY...Created by Fr. Ellwood Kieser, known as the "Hollywood Priest," INSIGHT brought together some of the best television writers, directors, and actors of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Together, they produced a memorable, Emmy-winning series that dealt with the moral implications of contemporary issues and broke new ground in religious broadcasting. Here's what television critics of that era had to say: "Drama straight off the front page...superbly played...sensitively directed." - Jack Gould, New York Times"Very funny and savagely pointed, imaginative, provocative, and entertaining." - Charles Champlin, Los Angeles Times"Some of the best experimental drama on television." - James Bacon, Los Angeles Herald Examiner"Extraordinary...well produced, well directed, well acted, well written." - Cleveland Amory, TV Guide"The most successful religious oriented television series in the history of the tube." - Vern Scott, St. Louis Post Dispatch Now, there is a book that provides insight on INSIGHT! Here you'll find background on the show's inspiration and development, as well as a compendium of information about all surviving episodes-a treasure trove for fans and television enthusiasts alike.Rev. Mark Villano, a native of New Haven, CT, holds an MDiv Degree from the Catholic University of America, and an MFA from the School of Cinematic Arts at USC. He has served in campus ministry at schools across the country, including the University of Texas, Ohio State University, UCLA, and Yale. He has taught courses in religion, philosophy, art history, and popular culture, and maintains a strong interest in film and media studies.
In 1973, The Exorcist shocked the world and became the most popular and successful horror film ever made.In 1977, Exorcist II: The Heretic shocked the world in a very different way...becoming a laughing stock.How did it happen? Why did a major motion picture studio entrust a man who hated The Exorcist with the job of making Exorcist II? Why did making the film almost KILL its director? What caused enraged audiences to riot and pull ticket booths out of the ground? Why was Exorcist II re-edited after its release and how can the multiple editions of the film be told apart? Is Exorcist II really one of the worst films ever made? Did it wreck the career of its headlining star? And what does the man who made The Exorcist think of the sequel that tried to "correct the damage" of his landmark film?The answers to these and many other questions are answered in the horrible and fascinating story of a film that has bedeviled horror movie fans for over 40 years...
In 1973, The Exorcist shocked the world and became the most popular and successful horror film ever made.In 1977, Exorcist II: The Heretic shocked the world in a very different way...becoming a laughing stock.How did it happen? Why did a major motion picture studio entrust a man who hated The Exorcist with the job of making Exorcist II? Why did making the film almost KILL its director? What caused enraged audiences to riot and pull ticket booths out of the ground? Why was Exorcist II re-edited after its release and how can the multiple editions of the film be told apart? Is Exorcist II really one of the worst films ever made? Did it wreck the career of its headlining star? And what does the man who made The Exorcist think of the sequel that tried to "correct the damage" of his landmark film?The answers to these and many other questions are answered in the horrible and fascinating story of a film that has bedeviled horror movie fans for over 40 years...
She had one of the most recognizable faces and voices in American media for over 40 years. In radio, television, and film, Virginia went largely uncredited for many of her legendary performances including "Norma Bates" from Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic Psycho. In radio she was a favorite on classics like Dragnet, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, and Richard Diamond, Private Detective. On television she was a regular guest on shows such as Dragnet, Gunsmoke, and The Twilight Zone. In film she gave her most memorable performances in productions including Psycho, Operation Petticoat, and Spencer's Mountain. Read the incredible story behind the familiar face and voice that until now has never been told. Virginia's is a story of great tragedy, resilience, and perseverance far more compelling than that of any character she ever portrayed. Discover the great lady behind the hundreds of unforgettable characters she gave our world. Through the pages of this biography, I invite you to meet legendary actress Virginia Gregg.
"What's the story, Wishbone?" was the question asked by the theme song of one of the most inspired children's TV shows ever made. Wishbone was a sort of Masterpiece Theater made just for youngsters - although easily enjoyed by adults as well. On Wishbone, children were introduced to the greats of classic literature as they watched a talented Jack Russell Terrier depict such literary luminaries as Ulysses, Romeo, Sherlock Holmes, and Oliver Twist. This book takes the reader behind the scenes to see how this wonderfully educational program was thought up and then put together. The reader learns how both human and animal actors were chosen and how the special challenges of working with a canine star were met. Wishbone Behind the Scenes shows how the child actors were able to combine regular schooling and the fun of childhood with the hard work of playing characters in a regular TV series. It discusses the ways human actors played both contemporary roles and classic roles and the special accommodations they made when acting with dog actors. It shows how the stunts were performed and how a few had unexpected "oopsies." Perhaps most of all, the reader learns how many varied individuals worked to create a show for children that entertained and educated in equal amounts.
"What's the story, Wishbone?" was the question asked by the theme song of one of the most inspired children's TV shows ever made. Wishbone was a sort of Masterpiece Theater made just for youngsters - although easily enjoyed by adults as well. On Wishbone, children were introduced to the greats of classic literature as they watched a talented Jack Russell Terrier depict such literary luminaries as Ulysses, Romeo, Sherlock Holmes, and Oliver Twist. This book takes the reader behind the scenes to see how this wonderfully educational program was thought up and then put together. The reader learns how both human and animal actors were chosen and how the special challenges of working with a canine star were met. Wishbone Behind the Scenes shows how the child actors were able to combine regular schooling and the fun of childhood with the hard work of playing characters in a regular TV series. It discusses the ways human actors played both contemporary roles and classic roles and the special accommodations they made when acting with dog actors. It shows how the stunts were performed and how a few had unexpected "oopsies." Perhaps most of all, the reader learns how many varied individuals worked to create a show for children that entertained and educated in equal amounts.
LOST RIDERS OF THE HOLLYWOOD SAGE . . . Fans of Western movies have heard of (and likely seen) the key genre classics: Shane, High Noon, The Searchers, Stagecoach, Red River, Tombstone, and Unforgiven, to name a few. But how many armchair cowboys and cowgirls are aware that thirty years previous to Clint Eastwood's film, a similarly named movie, The Unforgiven, featured two top 1950s Western stars, Burt Lancaster and Audie Murphy? Or that the story told in Tombstone earlier appeared in an all but lost 1940s film featuring the sadly forgotten Richard Dix? Beginning in the pre-20th Century era of silent flickers, continuing on through Hollwood's Golden Age to overlooked masterpieces from our own time, THEY WENT THAT-A-WAY features credits for each 'Oater,' rare images, and an analysis of each inclusion.. From serious psychological movies produced during the 1950s to those Singin' Cowboy B pictures that delighted audiences in the 1930s, here is a book designed to complete every Western buff's desire to know the whole story of an authentic American. genre.
LOST RIDERS OF THE HOLLYWOOD SAGE . . . Fans of Western movies have heard of (and likely seen) the key genre classics: Shane, High Noon, The Searchers, Stagecoach, Red River, Tombstone, and Unforgiven, to name a few. But how many armchair cowboys and cowgirls are aware that thirty years previous to Clint Eastwood's film, a similarly named movie, The Unforgiven, featured two top 1950s Western stars, Burt Lancaster and Audie Murphy? Or that the story told in Tombstone earlier appeared in an all but lost 1940s film featuring the sadly forgotten Richard Dix? Beginning in the pre-20th Century era of silent flickers, continuing on through Hollwood's Golden Age to overlooked masterpieces from our own time, THEY WENT THAT-A-WAY features credits for each 'Oater,' rare images, and an analysis of each inclusion.. From serious psychological movies produced during the 1950s to those Singin' Cowboy B pictures that delighted audiences in the 1930s, here is a book designed to complete every Western buff's desire to know the whole story of an authentic American. genre.
Be James Bond in the kitchen! Double-O Dining takes you on a culinary journey through the James Bond books and films to uncover the secrets of the food that the world's most famous fictional spy and his companions and adversaries eat during their adventures. The book contains over 100 easy-to-follow recipes that draw on vintage cookbooks, old newspaper food columns and other historical sources to allow you to recreate and experience the flavours enjoyed by Bond. With a menu ranging from simple classics to food that represents the height of indulgence and sophistication, the cookbook contains recipes with a modern twist to suit all tastes. "Serves up a rich and tasty concoction, with generous sides of astuteness and wit" - Andrew Lycett, author of Ian Fleming: The Man Behind James Bond" "An epicurean delight" - Stone Wallace, author of George Raft: The Man Who Would Be Bogart¿
Bob Hope's Bungalow: Tales From The Typing Trenches is a lighthearted account of my year as a young personal secretary for Bob Hope during 1983 and 1984. It chronicles my time at Mr. Hope's Toluca Lake residence in "The Bungalow" with Bob, his writers, staff, and celebrity friends. It was a one-of-a-kind adventure filled with jokes, zany antics, and my Lucy-like escapades. I'm still laughing to this day!
Bob Hope's Bungalow: Tales From The Typing Trenches is a lighthearted account of my year as a young personal secretary for Bob Hope during 1983 and 1984. It chronicles my time at Mr. Hope's Toluca Lake residence in "The Bungalow" with Bob, his writers, staff, and celebrity friends. It was a one-of-a-kind adventure filled with jokes, zany antics, and my Lucy-like escapades. I'm still laughing to this day!
Be James Bond in the kitchen! Double-O Dining takes you on a culinary journey through the James Bond books and films to uncover the secrets of the food that the world's most famous fictional spy and his companions and adversaries eat during their adventures. The book contains over 100 easy-to-follow recipes that draw on vintage cookbooks, old newspaper food columns and other historical sources to allow you to recreate and experience the flavours enjoyed by Bond. With a menu ranging from simple classics to food that represents the height of indulgence and sophistication, the cookbook contains recipes with a modern twist to suit all tastes. "Serves up a rich and tasty concoction, with generous sides of astuteness and wit" - Andrew Lycett, author of Ian Fleming: The Man Behind James Bond" "An epicurean delight" - Stone Wallace, author of George Raft: The Man Who Would Be Bogart¿
"Trunick's Guide . . . will sit comfortably on reference shelves next to Michael J. Weldon's Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film and Danny Peary's Cult Movies books." - Spectrum Culture "The Cannon Film Guide is a treasure trove of info for Golan/Globus fans. Even diehard Cannon scholars will learn from this tome." - Paul Talbot, author of the Bronson's Loose! books The unbelievable story of the legendary 1980s B-movie studio continues in The Cannon Film Guide Volume II, which covers the company's output from 1985 to 1987, their peak production years under Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus. This book takes an up-close look at sixty Cannon movies, from deep cuts to cult classics, including American Ninja, The Delta Force, Over the Top, Invasion USA, Masters of the Universe, Runaway Train, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, King Solomon's Mines, Lifeforce, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, and many more. With hundreds of photos and more than forty interviews with Cannon directors, writers, and stars, this is an indispensable reference book for fans of the VHS era's wildest production company. "For students of film history-of which the Cannon saga has been a largely unexplored chapter-fans of exploitation filmmaking and B-movies, and aficionados of cult cinema, The Cannon Film Guide is likely to be an essential addition to your bookshelf." - Den of Geek
She had one of the most recognizable faces and voices in American media for over 40 years. In radio, television, and film, Virginia went largely uncredited for many of her legendary performances including "Norma Bates" from Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic Psycho. In radio she was a favorite on classics like Dragnet, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, and Richard Diamond, Private Detective. On television she was a regular guest on shows such as Dragnet, Gunsmoke, and The Twilight Zone. In film she gave her most memorable performances in productions including Psycho, Operation Petticoat, and Spencer's Mountain. Read the incredible story behind the familiar face and voice that until now has never been told. Virginia's is a story of great tragedy, resilience, and perseverance far more compelling than that of any character she ever portrayed. Discover the great lady behind the hundreds of unforgettable characters she gave our world. Through the pages of this biography, I invite you to meet legendary actress Virginia Gregg.
With his signature mustache and gravelly voice, audiences have instantly recognized Jon Polito for nearly four decades. He's appeared in over 200 films and television shows, ranging from mainstream hits (Seinfeld, Modern Family) to cult classics (Highlander, The Crow) while working alongside Hollywood stars both famous (Robert Downey Jr., Sean Penn) and infamous (Marlon Brando, Faye Dunaway). Often typecast as a Mafia gangster, he's best known for his collaborations with the Coen brothers (The Big Lebowski, Barton Fink), who created roles that displayed his true acting range. Off-screen, Polito was suffering the consequences of a self-destructive lifestyle. A compulsive drug habit left him drowning in debt, and as his profile began to rise, so did the whispers and warnings among producers about his erratic behavior. However, every time Jon was on the brink of personal and professional disaster, a person or project - a "unicycle" - would come to his rescue. His greatest battle, though, began in 2010 when he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer. This is the journey of an artist trying to navigate the turbulence of the entertainment industry as well as his own everyday existence. This is Jon Polito as he's Unicycling at the Edge of the Abyss.
1931. Universal Studios, Hollywood, is placing its hopes for Depression survival on Frankenstein, Mary Shelley's blasphemous saga of a man who made a Monster. During the shooting, a self-proclaimed witch, who performs a Black Mass in Malibu, sinuously infiltrates the company, seducing Colin Clive, the young, brilliant, alcoholic actor who plays Dr. Frankenstein. The result: a shocking scandal and murder that Universal desperately hides to protect its epic horror film. 1967. Come the psychedelic "Summer of Love," a witch is once again amok in Hollywood...with striking similarities to her 1931 predecessor. Someone burns the old Frankenstein set that still was standing on Universal's back lot. An aged Boris Karloff, who'd played Frankenstein's Monster, has received a death threat. A horrifying, ritualistic murder occurs. A veteran P.I. named Porter Down, who'd battled the 1931 witch, claims the atrocities are those of the original witch herself...who's been dead for 36 years. "I should know," says the investigator. "I was the one who killed her." Wildly colorful historic fiction, Frankenstein's Witch: St. Lizzie, Pray for Us is a macabre, time-traveling thriller, taking the reader back and forth to both Golden Age Hollywood of the early 1930s and the revolutionary drug world of the late 1960s. Spiking together film history, cultural revolution, and religious mania, it's a haunting, sometimes heartbreaking story. Gregory William Mank is an acclaimed film historian whose books include It's Alive! The Classic Cinema of Frankenstein; Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff: A Haunting Collaboration; and the two-volume Women in Horror Films 1930s and 1940s. He's written and narrated the audio commentaries for such films as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931), The Black Cat (1934), Cat People (1942), and The Lodger (1944), written scores of magazine articles, and appeared on many documentaries, including the recent theatrical release Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021). The winner of four Rondo awards, he lives in Delta, PA with his wife of 49-years, Barbara.
1931. Universal Studios, Hollywood, is placing its hopes for Depression survival on Frankenstein, Mary Shelley's blasphemous saga of a man who made a Monster. During the shooting, a self-proclaimed witch, who performs a Black Mass in Malibu, sinuously infiltrates the company, seducing Colin Clive, the young, brilliant, alcoholic actor who plays Dr. Frankenstein. The result: a shocking scandal and murder that Universal desperately hides to protect its epic horror film. 1967. Come the psychedelic "Summer of Love," a witch is once again amok in Hollywood...with striking similarities to her 1931 predecessor. Someone burns the old Frankenstein set that still was standing on Universal's back lot. An aged Boris Karloff, who'd played Frankenstein's Monster, has received a death threat. A horrifying, ritualistic murder occurs. A veteran P.I. named Porter Down, who'd battled the 1931 witch, claims the atrocities are those of the original witch herself...who's been dead for 36 years. "I should know," says the investigator. "I was the one who killed her." Wildly colorful historic fiction, Frankenstein's Witch: St. Lizzie, Pray for Us is a macabre, time-traveling thriller, taking the reader back and forth to both Golden Age Hollywood of the early 1930s and the revolutionary drug world of the late 1960s. Spiking together film history, cultural revolution, and religious mania, it's a haunting, sometimes heartbreaking story. Gregory William Mank is an acclaimed film historian whose books include It's Alive! The Classic Cinema of Frankenstein; Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff: A Haunting Collaboration; and the two-volume Women in Horror Films 1930s and 1940s. He's written and narrated the audio commentaries for such films as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931), The Black Cat (1934), Cat People (1942), and The Lodger (1944), written scores of magazine articles, and appeared on many documentaries, including the recent theatrical release Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021). The winner of four Rondo awards, he lives in Delta, PA with his wife of 49-years, Barbara.
With his signature mustache and gravelly voice, audiences have instantly recognized Jon Polito for nearly four decades. He's appeared in over 200 films and television shows, ranging from mainstream hits (Seinfeld, Modern Family) to cult classics (Highlander, The Crow) while working alongside Hollywood stars both famous (Robert Downey Jr., Sean Penn) and infamous (Marlon Brando, Faye Dunaway). Often typecast as a Mafia gangster, he's best known for his collaborations with the Coen brothers (The Big Lebowski, Barton Fink), who created roles that displayed his true acting range. Off-screen, Polito was suffering the consequences of a self-destructive lifestyle. A compulsive drug habit left him drowning in debt, and as his profile began to rise, so did the whispers and warnings among producers about his erratic behavior. However, every time Jon was on the brink of personal and professional disaster, a person or project - a "unicycle" - would come to his rescue. His greatest battle, though, began in 2010 when he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer. This is the journey of an artist trying to navigate the turbulence of the entertainment industry as well as his own everyday existence. This is Jon Polito as he's Unicycling at the Edge of the Abyss.
Between 1966 and 1967, "the Monkees sold more records than the Beatles and the Rolling Stones combined!" Whether this is true or not, they had a revolutionary TV series and they raised the bar of rock concerts. As songwriters and musicians, their musical diversity ranged from the pioneering use of the banjo and the Moog synthesizer in pop music to becoming one of the forerunners in the creation of country rock. This creative unity won admirers like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, and Timothy Leary. However, when they exposed the modus operandi of the American record industry, they paid the consequences, and public opinion designated the Monkees as just a prefabricated group at the height of the counterculture. After the band broke up, its members were relegated to brutal ostracism. Peter Tork was the most affected. Though he was a scholar, a classical musician capable of playing seven musical instruments, and an excellent actor and songwriter, for some Peter was simply "the dummy." This book seeks to do justice to the Monkees' extraordinary legacy in pop culture, revealing the ups and downs of the band's backstory and tracing Peter's dramatic trajectory and pilgrimage through life. A true rock and roll survivor, but, above all, a brilliant artist. "Sergio Farias delves into the history of the Monkees, a band that lived through the glory and disgrace of stardom after coming face to face with the record industry." O Globo. "This book fills an existing gap regarding the history of the Monkees" Folha de São Paulo.
A Guide to the Wildest of Horror and Exploitation CinemaSit down. Buckle up. Pop in those special peepers you keep in the jar atop the coffee table. Because a journey awaits-a thoughtful and humorous voyage into the world of Bonkers Ass Cinema. Join Matt Rotman in this deep dive, as he covers one hundred films from nine genres, including animals attack, sexploitation, blaxploitation, action, slashers, Bigfoot movies, and more. The book also contains an array of filmmaker interviews, photos, and individual director spotlights. Rotman approaches each film without pretense, tackling the crazy on its own terms and within the context of the genre and time period. He contends trash art is still art, and the pleasure of cinema is gleaned from it, not at its expense. Therefore, once you open these pages, "ironic viewing" is no longer allowed. Cynicism must be checked at the door. The world of Bonkers Ass Cinema is one of positivity and fun, just like a couple of friends excitedly discussing film over coffee... or eighteen tequila shots. Matt Rotman is a writer and filmmaker based out of San Diego, CA. His work has appeared in National Lampoon, Daily Grindhouse, Diabolique Magazine, REBELLER, Delirium, and many other film and comedy publications. He currently runs the eponymous Bonkers Ass Cinema blog and is probably watching something made by Larry Cohen at this very moment.
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