MOVIE LUST
"When Maitland McDonagh self-indulges at the movies, it's so much fun I wish I'd thought of it first." — Rex Reed
Thanks to DVD, movie lovers now have an overwhelming selection of new and classic films from which to choose. Movie Lust comes to the rescue, with lively suggestions in 100 categories and genres from "Almodovar" to "Zombie Films," with a recommendation for every fancy, from trendy art movies to trashy, B-film favorites. Order it from Amazon or Barnes & Noble!
THE REVIEWS ARE IN!
"A clever, personality-driven overview of all kinds of movies, bracketed according to theme or creator or raison d'etre. ... Movie Lust is a book as much for lovers of language as for film hipsters; most every paragraph is like a carefully-crafted bon-bon that can be quickly sucked down to a rich bon mot ...." — Tim Lucas, Video Watchdog's Video WatchBlog
"The collection ... by erudite and witty Maitland McDonagh — who's known to a wide range of fans as TVGuide.com's Flick Chick — [is] so light and breezy, it's easy to overlook the depth of McDonagh's insights." — Jennifer Merrin, New York Press
"This is not just for filmophiles — this is a reminder of many of the films we loved and might want to see again. And it's a darn fun read, too! Highly recommended." — Library Journal
"Overwhelmed by the infinite possibilities on Netflix or at the local Blockbuster? TVGuide.com's Flick Chick has grouped some of her favorite films by theme: Harvey and Sideways fall under 'Lush Life'; 'Man's Best Friend' spotlights everything from Lassie Come Home to Amores Perros." — New York Newsday
"This juicy little guide is a welcome addition to the popular [Lust] series." — Seattle Magazine
"Breezy and fun ... when you want an alphabetized movie guide, go to Leonard Maltin. If you want to be led enjoyably astray, try Movie Lust." —Misha Berson, Seattle Times
"With a style at once erudite and breezy, McDonagh's tome supplies fun for hardcore cinephiles and useful recommendations for casual viewers." — Phantom of the Movies' Videoscope
"A great resource to have as you sit down at the computer to order your next film online or head out to the video store." — Politics and Prose
"McDonagh, the FlickChick at TVGuide.com, [has] a taste for the risky and eccentric [that] made her the ideal choice to author "Movie Lust" ... which recommends more than 1,300 cinematic experiences broken into 100 eclectic categories."
— David J. Foster, The Journal Register's DailyLocal.com
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