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Fiasco: A History Of Hollywood'S Iconic Flops
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A Hollywood Insider Answers, Once And For All, The Eternal Question: How In The World Did That Picture Ever Get Made? One Thing We Movie Lovers Enjoy Almost As Much As Fireworks On The Silver Screen Is Watching A Movie Go Up In Flames. And While Each Season Brings Its Fresh Batch Of Stinkers, It Takes Years And A Rare Confluence Of Forces To Give Birth To An Iconic Flop Like Showgirls. While Movies Such As Gigli Are Just Plain Dumb, A Bunkerbuster Like Battlefield Earth Can Be Absolutely Dumbfounding In Its Bigbudget Awfulness. In Fiasco, Longtime Industry Insider And Acclaimed Hollywood Historian James Robert Parish Goes Behind The Scenes To Tell The Stories Of Fifteen Of The Most Spectacular Megaflops Of The Past Fifty Years. No Mere Financial Disappointments These, Each Of The Artistic And Financial Failures Covered Was Of A Magnitude To Bankrupt Studios, Demolish Reputations, And, In Some Cases, Totally Reconfigure The Hollywood Power Structure. With Verve And No Small Measure Of Edgy Wit, Parish Dishes Up The Gossip, The Grosses, And The Egregious Battles Connected With These Disasters. He Recounts, In Every Gory Detail, How Enormous Hubris, Unbridled Ambition, Artistic Hauteur, And Bad Business Sense On The Parts Of Tinsel Town Wheelerdealers And Superstars Such As Elizabeth Taylor, Sam Spiegel, Robert Altman, Clint Eastwood, Robert Evans, Francis Ford Coppola, Madonna, Kevin Costner, And Warren Beatty Conspired To Engender Some Of The Worst Films Ever. And He Vividly Recreates The Behindthescenes Melodramas Connected With The Making Of Cleopatra, Paint Your Wagon, Popeye, The Cotton Club, Shanghai Surprise, Ishtar, Waterworld, Town & Country, And Other Unforgettable Hollywood Megaflops Of The Past Fifty Years. Fiasco Is A Knowitall Backstory Of Infamous Film Flops, Wittily Reminding Us How Often, And In So Many Ways, Hollywood Can Screw Up The Best Laid Plans. Patrick Mcgilligan, Author Of Alfred Hitchcock: A Life In Darkness And Light
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Fiasco: A History of Hollywood's Iconic Flops'? A: The book explores the stories behind fifteen of Hollywood's most infamous film failures, detailing how various factors contributed to their disastrous outcomes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'Fiasco' is authored by James Robert Parish, an acclaimed Hollywood historian and industry insider.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains a total of 368 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Fiasco' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Fiasco' published? A: 'Fiasco: A History of Hollywood's Iconic Flops' was published on February 1, 2007.
- Q: What kind of insights can I expect from the book? A: Readers can expect detailed behind-the-scenes narratives, financial outcomes, and industry gossip related to major film flops, providing a comprehensive understanding of Hollywood's failures.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone who loves movies? A: Yes, the book is ideal for movie lovers who are interested in the stories behind Hollywood's biggest flops and the factors leading to their failure.
- Q: Does the book cover specific films? A: Yes, 'Fiasco' recounts the making of several notable films, including Cleopatra, Waterworld, and Showgirls, among others.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of ambition, hubris, and the complexities of the film industry, particularly how they contribute to creating iconic failures.
- Q: Are there any notable quotes or reviews about the book? A: Yes, Patrick McGilligan, an author, described 'Fiasco' as a witty exploration of infamous film flops, highlighting its engaging storytelling.