Movie Lust: Recommended Viewing for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason

by Maitland McDonagh

Just as Book Lust and Music Lust supplied thousands of new reading and listening recommendations, Movie Lust continues the Lust series tradition, offering 1,300 film recommendations for the discerning movie lover. With the explosion of the DVD, film lovers have an almost overwhelming selection of films from which to choose and, more than ever, they have access to older films. This valuable resource comes to the rescue, providing suggestions in 100 categories and genres, ranging from zombie films to the films of Pedro Almodovar, from classic Alfred Hitchcock thrillers to British comedies. Featuring topics like Anime for Dummies, Ultra Divas: Bette vs. Joan, and You Drive Me Ape, You Big Gorilla, Movie Lust has a movie recommendation to suit every fancy, from trendy art movies to trashy, B-film favorites.

Genres: Film, Reference, Nonfiction, Media Tie In

289 pages, Paperback

First published July 12, 2006

Reviews

[Kurt]

Don't be fooled by the bland cover and the "viewer's guide" format--this is a fascinating, smart, beautifully written book of essays on film by Maitland McDonagh, a very talented and underrated film expert.

[Barbara]

Again, more ways to add to my movie list to watch. Occupational hazard. Liked it a lot. There were a lot of movies I didn't know about and there are many moments that I liked and I learned just enough.
Some movies I can't find so easy. Which happens. Followed her blog there for a while. Think she stopped it. She, in addition to Lisa Schwarzbaum formerly of EW, are one of my fave female movie critics. Also, a few others.

[Jorayne]

It would have been so much better if it was divided by emotion and then a list of movies to fit that mood. Also more description of the movies would be good to.