Unsafe on Any Screen: Cinematic Sleaze and Cheese
by Scott S. Phillips
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Author: Scott S. PhillipsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-06-28
ISBN: 0976943433
Number of pages: 204
Publisher: RE Vardeman
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Book Review: It's About Time!
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember the year, if not the month and day, when I became hopelessly hooked on "trash cinema". It was sometime during the Summer of 1986 when, out of boredom, I decided to watch "Spawn of the Slithis" on the "Elvira, Mistress of the Dark" midnight movie show. I couldn't believe what I was seeing!! How could I have been missing out on this great stuff for so many years?
Since then I've made it my mission in life to watch as many of these "underground" classics as possible, i.e., without getting divorced; everything from silly TROMA splatterfests to "subversive" spaghetti westerns. Naturally, this gives me a licence to bore my friends and co-workers with my latest discoveries (every week), but they tolerate me pretty well.
I've always had a tough time, however, deciding what to rent or buy next; and those masive paperback video guides by Leonard Maltin and Roger Ebert were of limited use to a geeky, twisted son-of-a-bitch like me. I've relied mostly upon the kindness and patience of video store owners and passing strangers.
But now, here it is! In addition to being a former video store owner, Scott Phillips is a sucessful screenwriter and director ("Drive", "The Stink of Flesh", "Science Bastard") who is eminently qualified to dish the dirt on trashy gems such as "Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park" and "Shriek of the Mutilated"; two of my all-time favorites. His cinematic knowledge is STAGGERING, and all of his reviews are funny as Hell, and often heartwarming to boot. For the most part, he concentrates on "overlooked" classics of the 1960's through 1990's, but his takes on selected mainstream oddities like "Porkys" and "Xanadu" are howlingly funny! His love of the art form and the moviemaking process shines through on every page.
This could not have come at a better time for me! At my (middle) age, I was beginning to think that I'm a "lost cause" because I remember kooky characters like Bert Convy (that swingin' hepcat), or that I'm the only guy my age who has a crush on Fairuza Balk. Now I feel better!
This book should be required reading for all film students. Please, Mr. Phillips, keep it up - we want more!
Summary of Unsafe on Any Screen: Cinematic Sleaze and Cheese
Unsafe On Any Screen is a zany, irreverent look at cheesy, sleazy movies, and some that are hidden gems. Author Scott Phillips, an indy filmmaker and former video store owner, is well-qualified to deliver the dirt and praise for movies you might never have seen (or wish you had never seen!) A must-read for all film buffs.Movies Books
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