Fans of offbeat cinema, discriminating renters and collectors, and movie
buffs will drool over this checklist of the best overlooked and
underappreciated films of the last 100 years. In Son of the 100 Best
Movies You've Never Seen, Richard Crouse, Canada AM film critic and host
of television's award-winning Reel to Real, presents a follow-up to his
2003 book with another 100 of his favorite films.Titles range from the
obscure, like 1912's The Cameraman's Revenge, to El Topo's unusual
existential remake of the classic western, and little-seen classics like
The Killing. Each essay features a detailed description of plot, notable
trivia tidbits, critical reviews, and interviews with actors and
filmmakers. Featured interviews include Billy Bob Thornton on an
inspirational movie about a man with his head in the clouds, Francis
Ford Coppola on One from the Heart, and Mario Van Peebles on playing his
own father in Badasssss! Sidebars feature quirky details, including
legal disclaimers and memorable quotes, along with movie picks from
A-list actors and directors.