101 CULT MOVIES YOU MUST SEE BEFORE YOU DIE is a celebration of the world's oddest, most tasteless, eccentric, weird, grossest, obscure, silly, scary, wicked, pretentious, ineptly made and/or controversial films of the past 90 years. There aren't many Academy Award winners in Steven Jay Schneider's book but film buffs will find it a long, strange (but enjoyable) trip.
Schneider's book is arranged chronologically. The first entry, surely one of THE most famous cult films ever, UN CHIEN ANDALOU, dates from 1928. The last movie covered, BRICK, was released in 2005. In between those two entries can be found most of the 'usual suspects' such as ROCKY HORROR, HAROLD AND MAUDE, SISTERS, BUCKAROO BANZAI, SUNSET BOULEVARD, FRANKENHOOKER, THIS IS SPINAL TAP, PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE, ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES, PINK FLAMINGOS, TOMMY, CRASH, EL TOPO, VANISHING POINT, THE BIG LEBOWSKI, etc. As with other books in this series, the joy is in being introduced to lesser-known titles such as SHOLAY, OUT OF THE PAST, GREY GARDENS, BANDE A PART and CITY OF LOST CHILDREN.
Schneider and his 16 contributors, a mix of college profs and film writers, offer up two-page summaries of each flick along with two photographs, many of which are in color. Generally the summaries are entertaining and insightful although occasionally you get the idea the writer is reaching for it and making 'much ado about nothing' (i.e. SHOWGIRLS!?!). Also, some entries give away the movie's ending, which may not please some readers.
I also wondered why certain films merited inclusion - like SHOWGIRLS and BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS - while other, more worthy movies - like FREAKS and DR. STRANGELOVE - didn't make the cut. But then, it's Schneider's book so what the heck!
In any case, film buffs should enjoy 101 CULT MOVIES. Whether you agree with all the titles chosen, Schneider & Co. dish up an interesting selection of boundary-stretching flicks. It's a hoot. Recommended. 101 Cult Movies You Must See Before You Die
They weren't blockbuster hits, they didn't receive a pile of awards, but they have a following of their own. "101 Cult Movies You Must See Before You Die" is a compilation of cult films that have come to prominence since the medium's inception. With films from around the world, these films have gained much infamy for their humor which pushed the limits of taste and decency during the release in the name of brutal honesty or for the sake of pushing the limit. "101 Cult Movies You Must See Before You Die" is a fine compendium for those who are searching for these films and want an understanding of their popularity. - Genre Films - Movie Reviews'
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