{"product_id":"mental-floss-the-curious-movie-buff-a-miscellany-of-fantastic-films-from-the-past-50-years-movie-trivia-film-trivia-film-history-hardcover","title":"Mental Floss: The Curious Movie Buff: A Miscellany of Fantastic Films from the Past 50 Years (Movie Trivia, Film Trivia, Film History) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJennifer M. Wood\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMental Floss\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovie lovers rejoice! Learn amazing facts and behind-the-scenes stories about the making of some of the best-loved films of the past 50 years.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCinephiles rejoice! From \u003cb\u003eMental Floss\u003c\/b\u003e, an online destination for more than a billion curious minds since its founding in 2001, comes the ultimate book for movie lovers. The\u003ci\u003e Curious Movie Buff\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with fascinating facts and behind-the-scenes insights about the making of your favorite movies from the last 50 years. Every film fan will find something to love, with the team at Mental Floss profiling more than 60 films of the past half-century, from well-known blockbusters to critical favorites and cult classics. The highlighted titles span across various decades and genres and include iconic franchises like \u003ci\u003eStar Wars \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e, Oscar-winning classics like \u003ci\u003eThe Godfather\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTitanic\u003c\/i\u003e, rip-roaring comedies from \u003ci\u003eBlazing Saddles \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Big Lebowski\u003c\/i\u003e, indie hits like \u003ci\u003eReservoir Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eParanormal Activity\u003c\/i\u003e, and superhero favorites such as \u003ci\u003eSuperman \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Knight\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Throughout are quirky sidebars from the Mental Floss archives, such \"Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie Locations You Can Visit IRL,\" \"Remakes That Are Better than the Original Movie,\" The 25 Best Movie Endings of All Time,\" \"Summer 'Blockbusters' That Completely Tanked at the Box Office,\" and \"The Best Movie Trailers Ever.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eTRIVIA ABOUT MORE THAN 60 MOVIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e Get the inside scoop, fascinating facts, and behind-the-scenes trivia on the greatest movies from the past 50 years, from serious dramas such as \u003ci\u003eThe Godfather \u003c\/i\u003eto seriously funny comedies like \u003ci\u003eThe Big Lebowski\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eFASCINATING AND \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eINFORMATIVE LISTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn about movie locations you can visit, what movies have the best endings, and which movies scraped the bottom of the barrel with Mental Floss's info-packed lists \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eSOMETHING FOR EVERYONE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e Whether you're in the mood for a classic, jonesing for a good Western, wondering what sci-fi films you've missed, or just want to discover a new movie, the team at Mental Floss will steer you in the right direction \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE PERFECT GIFT FOR MOVIE FANS: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMental Floss: The Curious Movie Buff\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal gift for the film enthusiasts in your life\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJennifer M. 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