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TCM Underground
50 Must-See Films from the World of Classic Cult and Late-Night Cinema
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This book is ideal for cult film enthusiasts, fans of classic and underground cinema, and anyone interested in the quirky, shocking, and unconventional movies that have become cultural touchstones.
Capitalizing on the popularity of the Turner Classic Movies series and reaching underserved fans of late-night cinema, TCM Underground is the movie-lover's guide to 50 of the most off-beat and unforgettable cult films of all time, written by series programmer and podcast host Millie De Chirico.
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Based on the Turner Classic Movies series, TCM Underground is the movie-lover's guide to 50 of the most campy, kitschy, shocking, and weirdly wonderful cult films you need to see.
In the pages of this book, you'll explore this unique order of films primarily from the 1960s, '70s, and '80s with insightful reviews, behind-the-scenes stories, subgenre sidebars, and full-colour and black-and-white photography throughout.
Go along for the ride with new takes on crime films, including The Honeymoon Killers and The Harder They Come. Witness one-of-a-kind horror in Bill Gunn's landmark vampire film Ganja and Hess and Nobuhiko Obayashi's infamous and indescribable Hausu.
Absorb the boundary-pushing documentary-style trilogy The Decline of Western Civilization, which throws you into indelible moments in the punk and metal music scenes. And marvel at pure '80s oddities like Mac and Me and The Garbage Pail Kids.
From Possession to Polyester and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls to Xanadu, no two films are alike in this compendium. Just sit back and prepare to be surprised, amused, and entertained by this celebration of the stars, filmmakers, and stories behind fifty of the most beguiling and unforgettable movies ever to hit the screen.
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With knowledge, humour, and a twisted perspective, the authors offer readers a fuller appreciation of what late-night cinema has to offer. Featuring a foreword by Patton Oswalt, this celebration of strangeness comes highly recommended by PopCultureClassics.
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ISBN: 9780762480005
Publisher: Running Press,U.S.
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 October 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Running Press Adult
Illustration: Full-color and black-and-white photos throughout
Contributors:
- Foreword by Patton Oswalt
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 184.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 740g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Millie De Chirico is the chief programmer for TCM Underground, and hosts its companion YouTube series, TCM Slumberground. She is also one-half of the film podcast I Saw What You Did which spotlights unexpected, thematic double features. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Quatoyiah Murry is a film critic and writer who has worked with TCM and FilmStruck, as well as written under the moniker The Cinephiliac, with contributions to Time, Pretty Clever Films, and Movie Boozer. Her work often focuses on diversity, representation, and historical context in film. Born and raised in Georgia, she now resides in Paris, France.More from Arts & Culture
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