Robert K. Elder's work has appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Salon.com, and elsewhere. His books include John Woo: Interviews and Last Words of the Executed.
A great and provocative read. The wonderful thing about being a critic or a lifelong movie lover is that life changes all the time in relation to the spells being cast on the screen. Elder s book honors that alchemic relationship many times over. It s addictive. Michael Phillips, film critic, Chicago Tribune Elder has done us all a favor: Read this book, then go to your video store or to Netflix and see for yourself why these movies made the cut! --Lawrence Grobel, author, Al Pacino: in Conversation and The Art of the Interview A great and provocative read. The wonderful thing about being a critic or a lifelong movie lover is that life changes all the time in relation to the spells being cast on the screen. Elder's book honors that alchemic relationship many times over. It's addictive. --Michael Phillips, film critic, Chicago Tribune If you love films, and care about filmmakers, you'll have a hard time putting this book down once you dive in. --Leonard Maltin