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"The latest from film critic and historian Maltin (Leonard Maltin's 151 Best Movies You've Never Seen ) is an often delightful if uneven collection of work from the past five decades. The bulk of the text consists of interviews with Hollywood performers and filmmakers conducted between 1967 and 2010. The subjects range from celebrated star Joan Blondell to the obscure but prolific Leslie H. Martinson, a film script supervisor turned film and TV director who worked on "every Warner Bros. show imaginable." The author is a generous, well-informed interviewer, whose introductory text helps the reader understand why lesser-known figures like Martinson merit attention. In the earliest selections, the still teenaged Maltin takes some time to find his footing as an interviewer, but any initial amateurism on his part is offset by his contagious enthusiasm. The book also includes several essays, most memorably about the use of popular songs in Casablanca, the late-career return of silent stars like Buster Keaton and Lillian Gish in television roles, and early Hollywood remakes. Other essays, though, will be too granular for any but the Maltin completist. Nonetheless, this enjoyable anthology will be a welcome addition to the bookshelves of classic film fans." Publishers Weekly
"Leonard and Jessie Maltin talk about their father/daughter podcast, where the longtime movie critic and buff joins forces with his offspring to interview actors and directors, and talk their favorite films." Podcast, "Talking Tech" ( USA Today )
"Interview with host Larry Mantle on this NPR affiliate" KPCC
"I have read it, as in every word, as in reading nothing else till it was finished, as in being sorry when it was finished, because I could as much have enjoyed 400 more pages of Hooked On Hollywood 's delve into sagas of past film all new to me, indeed unknown to anyone before Maltin dug his customary deep to find lost lore regarding movies we all love." John McElwee, Greenbriar Picture Shows
"Interview with Barry Kibrick. His show is on PBS Los Angeles + syndicated to many PBS affiliates nationally." http://klcs.org/between-the-lines/
"Interview on a daily radio show based in Washington DC with multiple radio stations, a loyal international listenership, over 100 million downloads and a consistent presence on the Top Audio Podcast chart on iTunes." http://mikeomearashow.com
" ...Many of the names and actors are known only by film buffs. Yet it's fascinating because the history of the movies reflects the history of the 20th century. The passing parade may have new players but the journeys remain timeless. Here is invaluable insight because the men and women Maltin assembles here were there. As history was being made." Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald
"Interview on FilmWeek on AirTalk , hosted by Larry Mantle, is a one-hour weekly segment offering reviews of the week's new movies, interviews with filmmakers, and discussion." KPCC (NPR)
Book Information
ISBN 9780998376394
Author Leonard Maltin
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint GoodKnight Books
Publisher Paladin Communications
Weight(grams) 640g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 23mm