[Soren McCarthy]Cult Movies in Sixty Seconds : The Best Films in the World in Less Than a Minute(pdf){Zzzzz}

Presenting the information movie fans need about those films that the insiders seem to know and love, this handy guide to cult flicks offers perceptive and entertaining entries containing an outline of the plot, characters, and themes; insight into why the film is considered a classic; and essential little-known facts. Featuring such favorites as Barbarella, Betty Blue, Harold and Maude, Roger and Me, The Wickerman, and Withnail and I, this book highlights the best films from more than 50 years of movie making. Also explored are the qualities that make a film a cult movie and whether a film can be both cult and a box office hit.

Publisher: Fusion Press (1 November 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1904132162
ISBN-13: 978-1904132165

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

pretty good- but definitely five 11 May 2004
By Caroline Sinders -
For those who love cult movies or people just looking for the tip of the iceberg on good cult movies, i highly recommend this book. Though, the book has over fifty movies given with small "60" seconds synposizes and information reguarding directors, plot, actors or people's reactions, such as critiques, of the movies. Since around fifty movies are picked, obviously many movies are left out, especially good ones such as (in my opinion)Hedwig and the Angry Inch or Velvet Goldmine. THe author has said that he will maybe make a second volume if he recieves enough emails about the readers favorite cult films (his emial is in the book.) THe book features movies such as Fight Club, AKira, Reservoir Dogs, Dr. Strangeglove or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Withdrawl and I, SKidoo, Carnival of Souls, Freaks, Faster Pussycat Kill Kill,Harold and Maude- ect and this book also addresses whether a cult film can be a blockbuster as well. good book n_n

A Must for Your Movie Nerd Bookshelf 31 August 2009
By A. Davis -
This is a great book whether you're an aspiring cinema geek or an old cult movie hand. It's a great reference, written with a sense of humor and plenty of interesting tidbits.

You'll find yourself reaching for it over and over, either to look up that movie that had the guy? With the thing?, to look for recommendations for filling in the gaps of your cinema knowledge, or just to win the occasional argument.

The book is great fun, and McCarthy clearly has a real love for his subject.