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Title: All I Need to Know About Filmmaking I Learned from the Toxic Avenger: The Shocking True Story of Troma Studios by Lloyd Kaufman, James Gunn, Roger Corman ISBN: 0-425-16357-1 Publisher: Boulevard (Trd Pap) Pub. Date: August, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.88 (128 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Lloyd told me to!
Comment: Catching a screening of Troma's new film "Terror Firmer" at the Chicago Film Festival, I had the great experience of meeting Mr. Lloyd Kaufman, one of the nicest people I'm ever likely to come into contact with. He told me I should go on Amazon.com and review his fabulous book, "All I Need to Know About Filmmaking I Learned From The Toxic Avenger." Coming from most famous people (yeah, he's famous), telling a fan to boast them up might sound kind of arrogant, but not from Mr. Kaufman. He has got to be one of the last true caring people in the film world and it shows in his excellent book. The book is packed with anecdotes, insights, how-to techniques and plenty of other elements to keep even non-Troma fans interested and amused. I've never found myself laughing out loud so much at a book before. It's hilarious. I suggest reading this book and John Waters' "Shock Value" back-to-back to truly discover what kind of minds make films of the most fantastic and questionable "art" of our times.
Rating: 5
Summary: Lloyd Kaufman's book is as hilarious as his movies!
Comment: I'm a long-time Troma fan, but I can honestly say that anyone with a good sense of humor will enjoy this book. It works under the front of being a "how-to" book, which it succeeds at being to some extent, but it really focuses on the life of Lloyd Kaufman. From his humble beginning at Yale trying to cram as many breasts as possible into one film, to 20 years later and still trying to cram in as many breasts as possible, Lloyd has had a hilarious and fun life. He might make some of the sickest movies available, but Lloyd has a ton of honor and dedication to his craft. Anyone who likes good sarcasm and wit will love this book, as will any aspiring film makers that need a little inspiration. If anything Lloyd proves that anyone can succeed if they try hard enough. Buy his book - you won't be disappointed! A must-have for Troma fans, not to mention anyone else who wants a good story and a good laugh.
Rating: 5
Summary: The Bromo Seltzer of Independent Filmmaking
Comment: "All I Need to Know About Filmmaking I Learned from the Toxic Avenger: The Shocking True Story of Troma Studios" is a yin and yang (hot Asian twins I think) telling of Lloyd Kaufman's years as a leader in independent film making. Less of a step by step process of how to make a movie, unlike his latest literary achievement "Make Your Own Damn Movie," and more of a progression of Lloyd's career, making films and the building of the Troma Studios empire. Although it does give useful information on making independent films, creating special effects for the price of green food coloring and Bromo Seltzer, etc., I think its beauty is in the telling of the history of Troma and the courageous band of ... wait, I thought I was talking about Hogan's Heroes for a minute. Anyway, don't buy the book only for the nudity. Buy it because you want to know about real independent movie making. Besides, it's so funny you'll wet yourself or at least the person next to you.
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Title: Make Your Own Damn Movie!: Secrets of a Renegade Director by Lloyd Kaufman ISBN: 0312288646 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 05 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: If Chins Could Kill : Confessions of a B Movie Actor by Bruce Campbell ISBN: 0312291450 Publisher: LA Weekly Books Pub. Date: 24 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Rebel Without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker With $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player by Robert Rodriguez ISBN: 0452271878 Publisher: Plume Pub. Date: September, 1996 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: How I Made a Hundred Movies in Hollywood and Never Lost a Dime by Roger Corman, Jim Jerome ISBN: 0306808749 Publisher: DaCapo Press Pub. Date: September, 1998 List Price(USD): $17.00 |
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Title:Citizen Toxie - The Toxic Avenger IV (Unrated Director's Cut) ASIN: B00008G6NH Publisher: Wea Corp Pub. Date: 18 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $17.96 |
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