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A nice guide.Review Date: 2008-04-16
Totally Awesome Guide!Review Date: 2005-07-02
Episode GuideReview Date: 2005-03-22
lizzie mcguire tv episode guideReview Date: 2004-12-09

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Great Resource BookReview Date: 2008-06-23
Great Resource!Review Date: 2006-07-30
Great Scott! It's a Tube!Review Date: 2003-02-22
Packed with ideas to last a long, long time!Review Date: 2005-06-11


so greatReview Date: 2004-02-25
LORD OF THE RINGSReview Date: 2003-11-06
Needless to say this is a classic story and one of the very best of our time. If you've seen the movies but NOT these films, well...what are you waiting for, the end of middle-earth?
The Lord Of The Rings book setReview Date: 2003-02-16
Lord Of The Rings Box SetReview Date: 2003-02-05

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The Lost scrolls: EarthReview Date: 2007-10-21
My son loves this book.Review Date: 2007-05-12
more fun with AvatarReview Date: 2007-01-24
Simply greatReview Date: 2007-06-16


Excellent !Review Date: 2008-01-21
Can we imagine Bela Lugosi as Jesuschrist and Dracula at the same time ???
A "Silents Majority" review of "Lugosi"Review Date: 1997-10-14
Reference books generally have a reputation of being full of facts, yet dry in prose. While a bio-bibliography may not be traditionally called "entertainment," this ambitious effort successfully breaches the limitations of such reference books. It is a thought-provoking history of the great Béla Lugosi (1882 - 1956). His career was as varied and tragic, both publicly and privately, as John Barrymore's. His legend remains secure, thanks to "Dracula" (Universal, 1931). The life surrounding the legend has been colorfully illuminated thanks to Gary Don Rhodes. His phenomenal research charts Lugosi's long voyage of fame and infamy, revealing details never before printed. His documentation is truly an achievement and a labor of blood, sweat and love.
Lugosi was a lover of style, sports, good living and women. Rhodes provides exhaustive examples of his exploits, both publicized and private. The wealth of photos alone display Lugosi out of his cape as a sociable creature, playful, enthusiastic, an avid reader and a cigar aficionado. A ladies' man, he was married five times. All five marriages are covered in detail - after all, there is curiosity about the love life of a vampire! There is documentation of his stage, screen and even court appearances; critical analysis of his career; and quotes and articles about or by Lugosi. The light side and the dark side are equally exposed. He was a man of strengths and weaknesses - perhaps the most notable and depressing of the latter was his long-term drug addiction. All of these elements are integrated to present a fascinating portrait of a complex artist. Those who are obsessed by the great Hungarian actor will find a sumptuous feast to satisfy their hunger. Even the mildly intrigued will be drawn into this unique individual's world. Lugosi never lost his dignity nor his offbeat sense of humor. His proud Magyar heart kept his spirit intact despite efforts to break it. Rhodes' book unflinchingly sees all and tells all - with intelligence, compassion and devotion.
- Copyright, 1997, Diane MacIntyre, "The Silents Majority" (http://www.mdle.com/ClassicFilms/)
NOT WHAT YOU ARE EXPECTING...EVEN BETTER!Review Date: 2006-05-09
After the bio-section, we get a list of every known Lugosi residence in the United States, complete with address, telephone number, and the years...or often times months...that the actor resided at each spot. One could make quite a trip out of visiting all of Lugosi's former homes in California. We also get a list of all of Lugosi's court appearances for divorces, lawsuits, and bankruptcy petitions. Each goes into incredible detail and allows the reader a rare glimpse into a celebrity's personal life. There is a very detailed account of the lawsuit that Lugosi's son, Bela Jr., brought against Universal Studios when he discovered his fathers likeness being used to sell products such as the old Aurora model kits.
Rhodes next provides a list of every Lugosi film, not only his movies in the U.S., but also those he made in Germany, and his native Hungary before coming to America. Each film includes a list of cast, credits, plot, synopsis, and production notes. While there is obviously a lot more detail included on the films made here, I was quite surprised at the amount of information that Rhodes was able to uncover on Lugosi's foreign credits. It's hard enough sometimes to find out details about silent films made in this country, let alone those made in Germany and Hungary.
Next up we have Lugosi's stage, live, vaudeville, radio, and TV appearances, again with a staggering amount of detail. A selected list of over 500 articles from magazines over the years follows and provides even more details about his career. These articles are culled from magazines like Variety, Famous Monsters of Filmland, FilmFax, and Midnight Marquee.
Still hungry for more? How about a list of Lugosi's most famous quotes, books on the star, articles on merchandising and collecting Lugosi memorabilia, and Lugosi mysteries. Perhaps the most famous mystery surrounding Lugosi is the test film shot for his audition to play the monster in "Frankenstein". Rumors persisted for years that the film existed and it was even advertised for sale but was never produced. Truly one of the Holy Grails in horror history!
"Lugosi: His Life in Films, on Stage, and in the Hearts of Horror Lovers" is a fabulous book because it ISN'T what you thought it would be, i.e. just another biography. Rhodes did a lot of legwork to come up with a treasure chest full of information about a true Hollywood legend.
Reviewed by Tim Janson
King of Horror MasterpieceReview Date: 2001-10-04

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This is the manReview Date: 2001-05-22
Selznick ReduxReview Date: 2000-04-16
Insightful look at a bygone eraReview Date: 2000-03-29
Engrossing and informative and never dullReview Date: 2000-10-26
For anyone who likes old movies a must.


7th HeavenReview Date: 2008-07-17
Awesome bookReview Date: 2003-08-23
Middle SisterReview Date: 2003-06-11
VERY GOOD BOOKReview Date: 2000-03-18
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A CULT CLASSIC IN ITSELF!Review Date: 2002-06-08
One of my favorite film booksReview Date: 2001-03-09
Fascinating reading!Review Date: 1999-08-15
one of the definitive books on cult films.Review Date: 2003-05-31
Written by, arguably, the two best critics around -- J. Hoberman (who writes for the Village Voice) and Jonathan Rosenbaum (who writes for the Chicago Reader) -- this is an excellent look at a bygone era of movie-going. They document the midnight movie circuit that used to exist across the country for films too weird and strange for mainstream consumption. Sadly, most of these theatres are gone now -- swallowed up by the multiplex monster.
These guys clearly did their homework -- their chapters on the early careers of Lynch, Alejandro Jodorowsky, John Waters and George Romero are definitive. Best of all, their writing style is never dry or academic but very readable (it helps that these guys write for weeklies).
This book is a must-have for any fan of cult movies (and esp. the above mentioned directors). I have read it many, many times and it inspired me to be a writer myself. Great stuff.

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MUST Reading for all Lovers of Liberty!Review Date: 2001-09-05
Jon Osborne is a wonderful reviewer and researcher. Each review is succinctly written, interesting and informative. I especially enjoy the actual quotes from the movies.
You'll enjoy seeing your opinion in print; you'll be reminded of special movies you may have forgotten about or might not have thought of in the same light as the author; AND you'll discover treasures that will surprise, intrigue and delight you.
Talk about entertainment: You'll have hours and hours of fun just reading about the movies, but then you'll have the movies themselves to look forward to!
A great reference that I refer to over and over.
No need to waste your time watching movies that end up just making you mad -- check out the movie first in this book. Don't head for the video store or switch on the TV without it!
I have just one question for the author: when's the sequel coming out?
Rare free-market gemsReview Date: 2001-08-23
Osborne writes well--dip into the book at random, and you will find insightful, witty commentary (even if the movie itself isn't particularly good.) I've already given copies to several of my libertarian/objectivist friends. Highly recommended!
A very good and unique film guideReview Date: 2004-02-02
THE Best Film GuideReview Date: 2001-08-25

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Adorable book for any Backyardigan fanReview Date: 2008-01-09
Great Book - Qualtiy ProductReview Date: 2007-12-01
Lift-the-Flap Backyardigans Halloween FunReview Date: 2007-10-13
Mad Scientist Tasha sends out her assistant Austin with envelopes for three different monsters. Austin does his best to deliver them, but has to contend with them not only being scared of him, but also with each other.
The main fun comes in the flaps and bright foil. There are a total of eighteen flaps and they're all reasonably easy to lift. (Parents with young kids, however, may want to consider lifting them beforehand. Oh, and if you have any trouble lifting, one trick is to push from the back of the page.)
"Monster Halloween Party" is good, not-too-scary Halloween fun for all Backyardigans fans. It comes with a decent story and the illustrations are top-notch.
great bookReview Date: 2007-09-19
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