The Best of 2020: Books on Movies

It’s that time of year again, and I’ve got plenty of Best of 2020 lists for you! Today, the Best Books on Movies.

2020 Summer Reading Challenge: Scoundrels & Spitballers: Writers and Hollywood in the 1930s (2020) Philippe Garnier

Here it is, my favorite book about movies published in 2020 (so far). Find out more, including how to get your own copy. Don’t miss this one!

2020 Summer Reading Challenge: Seconds (1963) David Ely

I’ve previously written about the John Frankenheimer film adaptation of Seconds, but I recently read the novel for the first time. My thoughts on the novel here.

The Best Movie Discoveries of 2019: Books on Movies

In the first of my Best Discoveries of 2019 post, I share with you my favorite books on movies that I read this year (not necessarily published in 2019). Please feel free to share yours as well. 

 

Summer Reading Challenge 2019: Reinventing Hollywood (2017) David Bordwell

Read my review here.

Summer Reading Challenge 2019: Of All the Gin Joints (2014) Mark Bailey & Edward Hemingway

Please read my review and drink up!

Summer Reading Challenge 2019: Moseby Confidential: Arthur Penn’s Night Moves and the Rise of Neo-Noir (2019) Matthew Asprey Gear

A terrific movie deserves a terrific book and this is it! Please read my review.

Summer Reading Challenge 2019: RKO Radio Pictures: A Titan is Born – Richard B. Jewell

It’s that time of year once again! Join me this summer as I review the first of six books having to do with classic movies during the 2019 Summer Reading Challenge. Click on the link and you’ll find out how you can participate and possibly win a nice summer prize.

The Ultimate Guide to Strange Cinema (2018) Michael Vaughn

If you’re even remotely into weird movies, you owe it to yourself to check out this book.

A Heart at Fire’s Center: The Life and Music of Bernard Herrmann – Steven C. Smith

What a wonderful, well-constructed book… You can read my review here.