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Modern Ranch Living: A Novel 13 reviews
Mark Jude Poirier
Miramax, 2004
Plussing as which this book was great.
I couldn't put this book down. The characters are hilarious and well thought out. Kendra's grammar had me laughing out loud constantly. Every character has their own original quirkyness that tends to tie them all together perfectly. I after reading the description of this book, I didn't think I'd enjoy the book as much as I did. This was my first Poirier and certainly not my last.
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The Producers21 reviews
Mel Brooks
Miramax, 2001
The Producers : The Book, the Lyrics, the story behind the biggest Hit in Broadway History
IF you LOVE Mel Brooks. IF you LOVE the stage show " The Producers" . IF you LOVE the music, BUY BUY BUY THIS BOOK. This is a MUST have for ALL "The Producers " fans. This book is the Guide to what is the most stimulating show I have EVER seen.
Based on the process of turning the original " The Producers " ( Gene Wilder ) movie into a Stage show, along with cast selection and music ( The ...
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Ptolemy's Gate (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 3)23 reviews
Jonathan Stroud
Miramax, 2007
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ
I finished this book about 30 minutes ago and the ending is so powerful I sort of needed to recover from it. This trilogy is amazing and so well told it should not be missed.
When the main character encountered his boyhood art teacher and was shown what he had become I felt an intense sadness for him. In a sense the entire series leads to that one moment which then starts Nathaniel's ...
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Life is Beautiful/La Vita E Bella: A Screenplay38 reviews
Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami
Miramax, 1999
pathos and humor = LIFE
Guido, the central character in Life is Beautiful, is one of the most poignant characters in literature. He chooses to create an illusionary world for his son so that Giosue will survive the horrific conditions in a concentration camp. It becomes clear to the reader that Guido makes a decision as soon as he and Giouse are taken to the camp that he will, if necessary, go so far as to sacrifice his ...
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Velvet Goldmine9 reviews
Todd Haynes
Miramax Books, 1998
Must-Have for Velvet Goldmine fans!
I read the screenplay in one sitting, it's just as engrossing as the movie! What I really loved was seeing some of the parts that were edited in the movie version and seeing some of the written words. The screenplay also helped to answer some questions and made things more clear; everytime I watch the movie or read the screenplay I see something new - it's amazing. The screenplay also includes ...
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Mistmantle Chronicles Book Two, The: Urchin and the Heartstone8 reviews
M.i. Mcallister
Miramax, 2006
Great fo kids
I bought this for my daughter last month and she can't wait for the next book to come out. I read the book as well and even though it is predictable, it is a very charming story. Kids with a [..]reading level should have no problem with the book and they will probably really get into the story.
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Swingers: The Swingers' Rules and a Screenplay8 reviews
Jon Favreau
Miramax Books, 1997
A movie to live by.
I remember when i first heard about swingers many years ago. I didnt even know what it was about, but something made me want to see it. When i did i was blown away. I have never seen a movie like this. I was so use to the big action packed movies and never realized there was a whole other field of films out there. Ever since i saw swingers i have been a huge fan. I was also very infactuated by ...
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Shakespeare in Love: A Screenplay28 reviews
Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard
Miramax, 1999
LOVE IS A STORM OF WORDS AND THUNDER
Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard wrote the screenplay of Shakespeare in Love. The film is marvellous and so powerful that no one can resist that love drama. The story of Romeo and Juliet is itself so frightfully emotional that no one can resist the charm of the tragedy and the pain of the love story. So many artists, in so many genres and arts, have tried themselves at adapting this story, this ...
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Princess Mononoke13 reviews
Miramax
Miramax Books, 1999
A coffee table book that isn't trite?
I've given this a high rating, not because it is flawless but because it is an awesome companion to the film and a wonderful keepsake for that time in your life when you get a coffee table to put it on. If you own the film, you probably won't need this--and honestly, I purchased it as a way to show my support of the US distribution of this film. The book is a US translation of the Japanese ...
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Scream: A Screenplay44 reviews
Kevin Williamson
Miramax Books, 1997
SCARY!!!!!!!!!!!
I Like this book! Its like the movie! Its Scary!!!!!!!!! Cool! And If You are a big scream fan read it! It has pictures from scream 1 and 2 in it!
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Sling Blade: A Screenplay5 reviews
Billy Bob Thornton
Miramax, 1996
A must have for any Billy Bob fan
This book follows the movie pretty much word for word. I like having things in print--I love this screenplay and if you like the movie, you'll love it too.
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The Heir of Mistmantle (Mistmantle Chronicles, Book 3)6 reviews
M.I. Mcallister
Miramax, 2007
WOW!!!!
This book is awsome! It all starts out with princess Catkin is kidnapped from the tower by a insane nurse. Mean while a plauge is sweeping Mistmantle. If you want to know more read the book!
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Pointing From the Grave: A True Story of Murder and DNA4 reviews
Samantha Weinberg
Miramax, 2003
A Murder Mystery and a History of DNA Research
Helena Greenwood was the head of marketing at a biotech company in southern California. She was present at the dawn of DNA testing in her industry, and when she heard about the newly patented method of DNA fingerprinting, she told the directors of her firm, "This DNA fingerprinting is going to be big. I think we should get into it." She was just the person to influence the firm in that ...
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The Untold Story: My 20 Years Running the National Enquirer8 reviews
Lain Calder
Miramax, 2004
Stories that influenced the Enquirer's infamous reputation
The National Enquirer has a bad reputation that can never be overcome, and the magazine is proud of it. No one working for the Enquirer will ever win the Pulitzer Prize, whether he or she deserves it or not. The rag's rep is based on gore and gossip and ever more shall be.
That's from the horse's mouth. Iain Calder, a Scotsman who left school at 16 and was a millionaire by the time he got his ...
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Madam Secretary : A Memoir6 reviews
Madeleine Albright
Miramax, 2005
Paving The Way to Power - A Female's Journey
If you, like me, are curious about America's foreign policy, you will find this 512 page autobiography of the first female secretary of state, good insightful reading. It is written in an easy to read manner, very detailed and inforative, and you will wonder, as I did, how this woman managed to work so many long hours for the White House, flew all over the world to meet and eat with other ...
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What It Is... What It Was!; The Black Film Explosion of the '70s in Words and Pictures8 reviews
Andres Chavez, Denise Chavez, ...
Miramax Books, 1998
YOU BETTER GET THIS BOOK...!
Great book about the 70's black movies. I thought I seen them all but this book talked about movies I did'nt know about but would like to see, if I could just find all the videos! The art work alone is worth the price of the book! If you plan or get invited to a 70's party use this book as a guide to get that true afropicking,bellbottom,platform shoe wearing look.
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Music of the Heart: The Roberta Guaspari Story4 reviews
Larkin Warren, Roberta Guaspari
Miramax Books, 1999
Music of the Heart
She had no idea where to begin. Her marriage having just collapsed, she arrived in New York City in 1980 with her two boys and a crate full of violins. Music of the Heart (by Roberta Guaspari with Larkin Warren) is a story about Roberta Guasparti and how much music impacted her life and the lives of those she came in contact with. Roberta began playing the violin at age nine, and ...
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Eoin Colfer's The Legend of Spud Murphy (Eoin Colfer's Legend of)6 reviews
Eoin Colfer
Miramax, 2005
This book is Awesome
I was looking on-line at the library webpage and my Dad requested this book and the other on about the pirate's teeth. I read the one about the teeth because I like Pirates of the Caribbean and other stories like that. I didn't care for it. Then I read this one and begged my Dad to let me stay up so I could finish it.My Mom is a librarian so it was funny to hear about Spud Murphy the librarain ...
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The Journey of August King4 reviews
John Ehle
Miramax, 1995
It is one of the best novels I have ever read.
The Journey of August King is a novel rich in description of the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. This book very well illustrates slavery and how it was dealt with as well as the kindness of the mountain people of that time. Being from North Carolina myself, I am fully aware of how accurate the description is. The scenery makes you feel as if you are actually there with August King. ...
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