Movie lovers rejoice! Learn amazing facts and behind-the-scenes
stories about the making of some of the best-loved films of the past 50
years.
Cinephiles rejoice! From Mental Floss, an online destination for
more than a billion curious minds since its founding in 2001, comes the
ultimate book for movie lovers. The Curious Movie Buff is filled with
fascinating facts and behind-the-scenes insights about the making of
your favorite movies from the last 50 years. Every film fan will find
something to love, with the team at Mental Floss profiling more than 60
films of the past half-century, from well-known blockbusters to critical
favorites and cult classics. The highlighted titles span across various
decades and genres and include iconic franchises like Star Wars and
The Lord of the Rings, Oscar-winning classics like The Godfather and
Titanic, rip-roaring comedies from Blazing Saddles and The Big
Lebowski, indie hits like Reservoir Dogs and Paranormal Activity,
and superhero favorites such as Superman and The Dark Knight.
Throughout are quirky sidebars from the Mental Floss archives, such
"Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie Locations You Can Visit IRL," "Remakes
That Are Better than the Original Movie," The 25 Best Movie Endings of
All Time," "Summer 'Blockbusters' That Completely Tanked at the Box
Office," and "The Best Movie Trailers Ever."
TRIVIA ABOUT MORE THAN 60 MOVIES: Get the inside scoop, fascinating
facts, and behind-the-scenes trivia on the greatest movies from the past
50 years, from serious dramas such as The Godfather to seriously funny
comedies like The Big Lebowski
FASCINATING AND INFORMATIVE LISTS: Learn about movie locations
you can visit, what movies have the best endings, and which movies
scraped the bottom of the barrel with Mental Floss's info-packed lists
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Whether you're in the mood for a classic,
jonesing for a good Western, wondering what sci-fi films you've missed,
or just want to discover a new movie, the team at Mental Floss will
steer you in the right direction
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR MOVIE FANS: Mental Floss: The Curious Movie
Buff is the ideal gift for the film enthusiasts in your life
