4.24 avg rating — 720 ratings

"Infuriating. Nigh impossible to put down. Insanely detailed. Opinionated. Epic. Vital."

4.32 avg rating — 136 ratings

"Captures what's so great about the Oscars, their healthy balance of frivolity and fun. Impeccably detailed and readable. "

4.14 avg rating — 9,508 ratings

"A great, detailed account of the 70s film scene from the outcasts to the big guns."

4.26 avg rating — 4,843 ratings

"Fascinating framework to examine Hollywood on the brink of massive changes."

3.82 avg rating — 255 ratings

"Well thought-out account of fame throughout the history of film. Brings interesting perspectives on how we treat/shape our stars."

3.70 avg rating — 197 ratings

"Fun & readable account of the appeal of "Hollywood's biggest night". "

4.12 avg rating — 2,148 ratings

"Detailed and not too forgiving of the propagandist nature of WW2 filmmakers. Favors some directors over others."

4.45 avg rating — 414 ratings

"Perhaps not the most detailed in terms of content, but makes up for it with brisk & readable passages and gorgeous photos."

3.94 avg rating — 101 ratings

"A fairly academic "textbook"-like look at Queer Cinema, but nonetheless serves as a wonderful intro into queer film. Needs an update!"

4.07 avg rating — 44 ratings

"The more detailed accounts are welcome, but without Wiley to temper him, Bona can occasionally insert his personal opinions too heavily."

3.94 avg rating — 748 ratings

"An occasionally maddening book that is great in fits and spurts."

3.52 avg rating — 170 ratings

"Perhaps a bit simplistic for Oscar-watchers, but Thompson nails the business side of Hollywood and offers some well thought-out insight."