Who is this Celebrity: One of the biggest pop stars of all time, an occasional TV host, and icon. Most shocking revelation When Spears filmed the movie Crossroads she got stuck in character and didn’t emerge as herself for several months. What is the Book About The book touches on major moments in Spears’ 20+…
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From Hollywood with Love
The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of the Romantic Comedy Author: Scott Meslow Synopsis Just in time for Valentine’s Day. I found a book that is a veritable encyclopedia of romantic comedies. The title is apt. The book chronicles the heyday of the romantic comedy (When Harry Met Sally, Pretty Woman, Four Weddings and…
Nightmare Fuel the Science of Horror Films
Synopsis Nightmare Fuel gives a brief overview of the history of horror and delves deep into the science, psychology, and sociology of the genre. Breakout vignettes and interviews give real-world examples and a first-person perspective of the topics discussed. Most interesting fact Tetris can be an effective mechanism to combat being scared after watching a…
The Exorcist Legacy 50 Years of Fear
Author: Nat Segaloff Summary Exorcist the Legacy offers readers a comprehensive exploration of both the origin of the exorcist story and the film, shedding light on how this cinematic masterpiece not only defined a genre but also set the standard for prestigious horror films. Released in December 1973, “The Exorcist” swiftly established itself as one…
Paris The Memoir
Paris Hilton: You may know this pop culture personality from the show ‘The Simple Life’, being a Hilton and being famous in general. Synopsys Paris Hilton’s memoir begins with her early years as a member of the renowned Hilton family. However, her path took a drastic turn as she found herself a ward of the…
Madly Marvelous – The Costumes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Writen by Donna Zakowska, the costume designer for the Amazon streaming series, Madly Marvelous gives a detailed look at the behind the scenes costuming that goes into producing a 50’s set television show. Madley Marvelous is not based on conventional memoir or pop culture critique. Within its pages Zakowska gives an overview of her approach…
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