Michael Medved Bücher
Michael Medved ist ein bekannter amerikanischer Radiomoderator und politischer Kommentator, dessen tägliche Sendung Millionen von Hörern im ganzen Land erreicht. Er ist auch für seine scharfe Filmkritik bekannt, da er als Chef-Filmkritiker tätig war und eine beliebte Rezensionssendung mitmoderierte. Medved hat zahlreiche Bücher verfasst, die sich oft mit der amerikanischen Gesellschaft und Kultur auseinandersetzen und diese kritisieren, wobei er eine unverwechselbare Stimme vertritt, die traditionelle Werte hochhält.
Hollywood vs. America
- 416 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
The book explores the disconnect between popular culture and traditional American values, questioning why the entertainment industry often portrays religion negatively, glorifies violence, undermines familial structures, and mocks patriotism. It delves into the implications of these cultural trends, examining their impact on society and the values that many Americans cherish. Through critical analysis, it seeks to understand the motivations behind these portrayals and their consequences on the cultural landscape.
The book, originally released in hardcover in 2019, explores significant themes and ideas relevant to contemporary society. It delves into complex characters and their journeys, offering insights and reflections that resonate with readers. The narrative is crafted to engage and provoke thought, making it a compelling addition to any collection. Its unique perspective and well-developed storyline contribute to its impact and relevance in today's literary landscape.
The Golden Turkey Awards
Nominees and Winners - The Worst Achievements in Hollywood History
- 350 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
THE GOLDEN TURKEY AWARDS* The Most Unerotic Concept in Pornography* The Worst Performance by an Animal* The Biggest Ripoff in Hollywood History* The Worst Performance by an Actor as Jesus Christ* The Most Ridiculous Monster in Screen HistoryThese are just some of the categories you'll find in the first "reverse" awards ceremony to honor the all-time horrors in Hollywood History. Here is a celebration (illustrated in glorious black and white) of the best of the worst cinematic catastrophes -- the shimmering stars, the dreadful directors, and the dubious dialogue that made these movies so abysmal.Remember John Travolta as a melting monster in The Devil's Rain? Henry Fonda as a fearless bee battler in The Swarm? Mary Tyler Moore as a heartsick nun in love with Elvis Presley in Change of Habit? How about Scuttlebutt the Talking Duck in Everything's Ducky?See if you can guess the winners in each of the 30 award categories -- from The Most Obnoxious Child Performer of All Time to the Life Achievement Awards: Worst Actor, Actress, and Director. Applaud the winner in a national poll for The (very) Worst Film of All Time and The Worst Films Compendium, an annotated index of the best of the unbelievable baddies.MC'd by the Brothers Medved--Harry, author of The Fifty Worst Films of All Time, and Michael, author of What Really Happened to the Class of '65? -- The Golden Turkey Awards is a cornucopia of cinemediocrity.WARNING: Over 425 actual films are described in this book, but one is a complete hoax. Can you find it?
