Both academic and entertaining, this quiz book will introduce a whole new generation of film buffs to America's classic movies. Each of the 100 individual star entries opens with a quote and follows with a biography and filmography. With more than 100 quizzes, one for each star and additional master' quizzes on general knowledge and quotes, this guide covers every aspect of each work, from the plot and the star's character to its production and reception.'
What a surprise this one was. I picked it up because it contained chapters on a few of my favourite actors, like Robert De Niro, Sean Connery, and Marlon Brando. I expected little more than a bathroom reader. I was wrong. The book also contains glorious biographies of each performer (fifty actors and fifty actresses). I also found Mr. Feeny's introduction to be quite interesting. The author also included a nice, enlightening essay about his selection process, while damning Hollywood in the meanwhile. This is a fun book that includes tons of fascinating minutae about 100 of the greatest performers in the history of cinema.
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