Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Entertainment Editor, Brangien Davis FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * What We're Reading: Vincent Price, Studs Terkel, and Alfred Hitchcock * Amazon.com Presents the Best of the Century * Editor's Choice: "The Best American Movie Writing 1999" * FAQ on AMcB: Behind the scenes with Ally McBeal * Halloween, Hollywood-Style * Now Showing: "Jakob the Liar," "Fight Club," "Anywhere but Here" * Wanna Write a Movie? Here's How! WHAT WE'RE READING ****************** "Vincent Price: A Daughter's Biography" by Victoria Price http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312242735/entertainmentsit From "The Fall of the House of Usher" to "Edward Scissorhands" to a cameo in Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video, Vincent Price was a true master of the spooky vibe. In "Vincent Price: A Daughter's Biography," Victoria Price--born when her father was 50--offers her insider's look at the man behind the movies. "The Spectator: Talk About Movies and Plays with Those Who Made Them" by Studs Terkel http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1565845536/entertainmentsit In "Spectator," featuring 50-plus interviews with the likes of Buster Keaton, Marlon Brando, James Cagney, and even Arnold Schwarzenegger, Studs Terkel does what he's best at--capturing conversations in audible Technicolor. "Hitchcock Poster Art" edited by Mark Wolff http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/087951714X/entertainmentsit Ever wonder how "Vertigo" was originally promoted? Or how "The Birds" was billed when first released? "Hitchcock Poster Art" collects the original bold ads for each and every one of the mystery mogul's movies (including foreign releases!). The result? A fascinating, must-see survey you'd have to be psycho to miss. AMAZON.COM PRESENTS THE BEST OF THE CENTURY ******************************************* As the century comes to a close, Amazon.com takes a look at the landmarks in books, music, and video of the past 100 years. Selected by our editors, our lists take you decade by decade from the turn of the century all the way to the end of the millennium. But don't just take our word for it; cast your vote for the best book, video, and CD in our best-of-the-millennium poll for your chance to win our customers' 300 favorite music, book, and video titles. Books of the century EDITOR'S CHOICE: "THE BEST AMERICAN MOVIE WRITING 1999" ******************************************************* "The Best American Movie Writing 1999" edited by Peter Bogdanovich and Jason Shinder http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312244932/entertainmentsit With essays on film from luminaries as diverse as Martin Scorsese and E.L. Doctorow, Steven Spielberg and Rex Reed, Peter Bogdanovich's "The Best American Movie Writing 1999" supplies a rich, engaging spate of philosophy and observation about movies, stars, and cinema as an art form. FAQ ON AMcB: BEHIND THE SCENES WITH ALLY MCBEAL *********************************************** So you say you're an Ally McBeal fan. But do you really have the scoop, the whole scoop, and nothing but the scoop? Tim Appelo, author of "Ally McBeal: The Official Guide," will enlighten even the most avid aficionados as he answers the most frequently asked questions about she who dances with babies. Entertainment HALLOWEEN, HOLLYWOOD-STYLE ************************** Ghosts, psychos, and pig's blood--oh my! You may want to leave the lights on after browsing this collection of spooky stories, all of which have been (or are soon to be) made into major motion pictures. Read on... if you dare. Entertainment NOW SHOWING: "JAKOB THE LIAR," "FIGHT CLUB," "ANYWHERE BUT HERE" **************************************************************** "Jakob the Liar" by Jurek Becker http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0452281709/entertainmentsit Robin Williams stars in the movie version of this title, about a cafe owner in a WWII Jewish ghetto who improvises cheerful news stories to lighten the spirit of his community. "Fight Club" by Chuck Palahniuk http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805062971/entertainmentsit Chuck Palahniuk's gritty, disturbing novel is about a secret gathering of bored yuppies who bond by beating the crap out of each other. (The movie version stars Brad Pitt and Ed Norton.) "Anywhere but Here" by Mona Simpson http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0679737383/entertainmentsit Susan Sarandon stars as Natalie Portman's overbearing mom in the screen adaptation of Mona Simpson's "Anywhere but Here," a touching novel about the horrors and joys of the mother-daughter relationship. WANNA WRITE A MOVIE? HERE'S HOW! ******************************** "500 Ways to Beat the Hollywood Script Reader" by Jennifer Lerch http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0684856409/entertainmentsit "If the character doesn't say it, wear it, or do it, delete it." Such is the succinct, savvy advice of Jennifer Lerch, a script reader herself, who knows exactly what it takes for your movie to make the first cut on its way to the big screen. "The Big Deal: Hollywood's Million-Dollar Spec Script Market" by Thom Taylor http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0688161715/entertainmentsit If you're one of the countless writers dreaming of the day your screenplay is discovered, do yourself a big favor and read this insider's entertaining look at the madness of the movie biz--with advice, encouragement, and plenty of empathy. "Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting" by Robert McKee http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0060391685/entertainmentsit Robert McKee is passionate about the art of screenwriting. "No one needs yet another recipe book on how to reheat Hollywood leftovers," he writes. "We need a rediscovery of the underlying tenets of our art, the guiding principles that liberate talent." ****** Give the Perfect Gift -- Get the Perfect Gift Does Aunt Ida send polka CDs when you'd prefer pop? Create an Amazon.com Wish List and save everyone the agony of the unwanted gift. Wish list
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