These works on Hollywood and filmmaking are newly available through the Allen County Public Library.
appThe Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982app
by Chris Nashawaty
appExamining the eight science fiction films released in 1982, including appE.T.,app appBlade Runner,app appThe Thingapp and appMad Max,app a legendary entertainment journalist shows how these cult classics changed the careers of some of Hollywoodapps now-biggest names as well as the art of moviemaking to this day.
appBest Possible Place, Worst Possible Time: True Stories from a Career in Hollywoodapp
by Barry Sonnenfeld
appThe legendary filmmaker offers a humorous and insightful look into his storied career, revealing the challenges and triumphs of making iconic films such as appThe Addams Family,app appMen in Blackapp and appGet Shorty.app
appThe Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classicapp
by Daniel De Vise
appForty-four years after one of the most significant films of the 20th century hit theaters, this story of the epic friendship between John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, the creative geniuses behind modern comedy, doubles as a behind-the-scenes narrative of how the film was made, scene by memorable scene.
appMiss May Does Not Exist: The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywoodapps Hidden Geniusapp
by Carrie Courogen
appConducting countless interviews, the author creates a fascinating portrait of a creative powerhouse and comedic genius, well known for her reclusiveness, often working behind the scenes without credit, and how she revolutionized the way we think about comedy, acting and what a film or play can be.
appHorror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films Youappre Too Scared to Watchapp
by Emily C. Hughes
appThe writer of the horror newsletter appJump Scaresapp offers non-scary summaries and analyses of 25 influential horror films, exploring their history, themes and cultural significance with humor, helping even the most timid readers appreciate the genre without fear.
appRunaway Train: Or, the Story of My Life So Farapp
by Eric Roberts
appIn a brutally candid memoir, the Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee pulls no punches about the ups and downs of his career, his addictions and his sometimes-stormy relationship with his famous sister, Julia.
