From Cyd Charisse to Psycho
By: Dale Thomajan.
Publisher: Walker
Published: 1992
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 227
Subjects: Motion pictures -- Miscellanea.
Description: What movie contains the best love scene ever? What film of the golden past had the flesh happy ending? - The best kissing scene? - The best surprise ending? Who's the best Western star? Which movie actress has the best smile? OKAY, LET'S GET SERIOUS:. Who was the best bit player? - Best producer? Best director? What was the best movie title? - Best Three Stooges title? Here, for every movie fan who refuses to settle for second best, is a provocative and delightful tribute to a cornucopia of the best movies, movie stars, immortal scenes, and the best cinematic trivia of all time. Just a glance at the contents and you'll be hooked on this one-of-a-kind book.

Dale Thomajan, a cinema writer who has been published in Spy magazine and The Village Voice, has created a book of "opinions"--His own - for the serious film aficionado as well as the casual moviegoer. With his wonderful wit, he presents lively, personal awards in about one hundred offbeat categories. This is a "best book for browsing" for all lovers of bizarre lists, and is designed to begin arguments, not settle them! Just to get started, which is the best cartoon character?
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-216) and index.