101 Must-See Movie Moments by Nell Minow ("The Movie Mom")

101 Must-See Movie Moments is the latest book from Nell Minow, who reviews movies and DVD/Blu-Ray releases each week as "The Movie Mom" for moviemom.com (Beliefnet) and radio stations across the country.

Houston, TX (prHWY.com) January 24, 2013 - 101 Must-See Movie Moments is the latest book from Nell Minow, who reviews movies and DVD/Blu-Ray releases each week as "The Movie Mom" for moviemom.com (Beliefnet) and radio stations across the country. It is a collection of brief essays about "great moments in neglected movies and neglected moments in classic movies," covering everything from the unexpected bug-swallowing in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" to the singing underpants in "The Tall Guy."

From the introduction:

Many movies show us characters who surprise the others with their skill or courage. I will show you why "Amadeus" and "A League of Their Own" do it better than most. What can we learn from the opening credits? If they are designed by Saul Bass, they can be the most creative part of the movie. What do "Notting Hill" and an almost forgotten Bing Crosby movie do to show time passing more effectively than most prestige films? Check out the essay on "High Time." What does DBTA mean? Find out in the essay on "Top Gun" and see why Goose from "Top Gun" is the best example. Why does everyone in the stands at a tennis game follow the ball except for one? Read the essay on "Strangers on a Train."

Powerful scenes in "Annie Hall," "School Daze," and "A League of Their Own" feature characters we see for only a few seconds. The "B-story" couples get the best moments in "How Do You Know" and "17 Again." Many movie heroines transform a tacky dress by removing some tulle or an overskirt. To see who did it best, watch Sophia Loren in "Houseboat."

"Rich in Love" and "Miss Firecracker" are non-musicals with great musical numbers. The directors of "Die Hard" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark" changed their plans to take advantage of unexpected opportunities or unexpected obstacles while filming.

This book will guide you to Meryl Streep's silliest appearance as a singing Bonnie Parker and a rare chance to see Broadway stars of the 1940's show off their best drawing room manner. You will read about some of movie history's best comic reactions to the way something tastes with James Stewart in "Bell Book and Candle" and Donald Meek in "State Fair."

We see the same stories over and over. A young person leaves home. A stranger comes to town. Two or more people who don't know each other or don't like each other have to accomplish some task, often involving a journey. We hear the same lines over and over. Two that seem to occur in nearly every movie are "Please, try to understand" or "Why don't you try to get some rest." What makes a movie memorable is in the details of plot, direction, cinematography, dialog, performance, lighting, and design that make these stories distinctive, touching, and authentic. This book includes some of my favorite examples and my thoughts on what makes them special.


Nell Minow is available for interviews and excerpts and review copies are also available.

Miniver Press is a new publisher specializing in lively and informative ebooks about pop culture, history, and entertainment. Other titles include Love Me Do: The Inside Story of the Beatles' First Recording, Abraham Lincoln's Law Notes, Bessie Coleman: Pioneering Black Woman Aviator, Baseball's Biggest Miracle: The 1914 Boston Braves. Upcoming releases include the travel guide, Robin Hood's England, Apatoff for Destruction, adapted from Ben Apatoff's popular blog on metal music, and Wilmer Fields' memoir of his baseball career in the Negro Leagues.


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