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All The Right Movies

The Stories and Secrets Behind the Making of 25 Iconic Films
By John Barker
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Go behind the scenes of classic films for an in-depth look at the vibrant world of movies. All the Right Movies is your exclusive look at the stories, people, and on-set surprises of 25 popular films dating back to the 1960s. Thoroughly researched and written by... Read More
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Dive into the world of filmmaking with the creators of the hit platform All the Right Movies. This illustrated guide features interesting fun facts and illustrations for hit films from the 1960s to today.

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Go behind the scenes of classic films for an in-depth look at the vibrant world of movies.

All the Right Movies is your exclusive look at the stories, people, and on-set surprises of 25 popular films dating back to the 1960s. Thoroughly researched and written by the team behind one of the biggest movie accounts on X, All the Right Movies (@ATRightMovies), this beautifully illustrated guide takes you beyond the cameras with key cast and crew member interviews and fun facts about the making of iconic movies across a variety of genres:

Action - First Blood, Predator, Die Hard, Speed, Gladiator
Drama - Network, The Breakfast Club, Blue Velvet, The Shawshank Redemption, High Fidelity
Horror - An American Werewolf in London, The Evil Dead, The Thing, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Blair Witch Project
Science fiction - 2001: A Space Odyssey, Star Wars, Alien, Blade Runner, Gravity
Thriller - The Godfather, Taxi Driver, True Romance, Se7en, Training Day

Discover a wealth of exciting, brand-new, and surprising movie trivia, including:

  • The inspiration behind some of Hollywood's most unforgettable scripts
  • How the movies came to be
  • Disruptions the movies faced, including mishaps that stalled productions
  • The unbelievably true tales of cast and crews
  • And more!

With bite-sized profiles and colourful visuals, this entertaining book is an easy-to-read, cinematic masterpiece. Whether you're a cinephile, an aspiring filmmaker, or curious about the stories behind classic productions, All the Right Movies is your ticket to explore the sets of Hollywood's most famous films.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780760398654

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 September 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Epic Ink

Illustration: color photography

Contributors:

  • With Luke Cardy

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 187.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 998g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

John Barker is Managing Director of All The Right Movies. With a BA degree in Film and Media Studies and experience and skills in podcasting, marketing, video editing, audio editing, writing, design, project management, business development and more, John drives the business creatively and strategically. John has always had an eye for the creative and, professionally, has been a designer, digital developer, and project director. He has a broad range of qualifications across those disciplines and, with it, an ability to think through and implement plans, strategies and processes effectively.Luke Cardy is Operations Director of All The Right Movies. Educated at degree level in Film, Media and Cultural Studies, Luke has a professional background in control, compliance, quality assurance and change.

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