A New York Times Best Seller! Implicating Robert F. Kennedy in Marilyn Monroe's murder, this is the first book to name the LAPD officers who accompanied him to her home, provide details about how the Kennedys used bribes to silence one of the ambulance drivers, and specify how the cover-up was aided by a noted pathologist's lies. Since Marilyn Monroe died among suspicious circumstances on the night of August 4, 1962, there have been queries and theories, allegations and investigations, but no d...
Following on from the New York Times-bestselling My Boring-Ass Life, Kevin Smith is back! In freewheeling conversations with his friend and producer Scott Mosier (as heard on their top-rated podcast, known as SModcast), we discover — to pick just four random examples of the riches therein — the genesis of Stalin’s Monkey Soldier army, the horrifying tale of Kevin vs. Steak Tartare, how to make bukkake eggs, and how Kevin was once willing to let Alanis Morissette get mugged... Defiantly lewd,...
Stay organized this holiday season with this festive sticky notepad collection inspired by the Christmas comedy Elf. Including six sticky notepads, these colorful die-cut sticky notes are a great stocking stuffer—perfect for anyone wanting to jot down reminders, write short holiday notes, and relive the heartwarming story of Buddy the Elf!
Keep things organized this holiday season with this festive sticky notepad collection inspired by the holiday film A Christmas Story. Including six notepads, these colorful die-cut sticky notes are a great stocking stuffer—perfect for anyone wanting to jot down reminders, write short holiday notes, and relive a little nostalgia from A Christmas Story.
* DELUXE PACKAGE: Special effects cover with metallic stock and leopard pattern creates a very Elle Woods package -- it's an explosion of pink power* INSIPIRATION THROUGHOUT: Lined and blank interior pages for writing and sketching are interspersed with motivational, inspirational, and humorous quotes from Legally Blonde* FULL-COLOR PRINTING: Features full-color spot artwork throughout* PERFECT GIFT: A lovely and unique gift for any time of year* OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Authentic Legally Blonde pro...
Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition
Monty Python’s Flying Circus was one of the most important and influential cultural phenomena of the 1970s. The British program was followed by albums, stage appearances, and several films, including Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life. In all, the comic troupe drew on a variety of cultural references that prominently figured in their sketches, and they tackled weighty matters that nonetheless amused their audiences. In Nobody Expects the Spani...
Monty Python’s Flying Circus aired from 1969 until 1974, but the conclusion of the series did not mark the end of the troupe’s creative output. Even before the final original episodes were recorded and broadcast, the six members began work on their first feature-length enterprise of new material. Rather than string together a series of silly skits, they conceived a full-length story line with references to the real and imagined worlds of the mythical King Arthur, the lives of medieval peasants,...
W.C. Fields is one of the top comedians of Hollywood's golden era of the 1930s and 1940s, and has emerged as a comic icon since. This book is a film-by-film study of his work, offering assessments and background information on each, from his early silent movies through his final starring film and later supporting cameos at the end of his life. This is the first book to assess many of the once-lost silent films that have since been discovered and restored, while also offering new information abou...
Let the Dionne to your Cher know just how much of a total Betty they are with this officially licensed fill-in-the-blank book inspired by the iconic '90s film Clueless. Show your bestie-the Clueless way-just how much they mean to you with this unique and customizable fill-in-the-blank book full of fun and feisty expressions of affection and appreciation inspired by your favorite group of friends from Bronson Alcott High. Each prompt is accompanied by a full-color illustration or image from the f...
Official art book revealing the process of making the Oscar®-nominated stop-motion animated film Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, featuring concept art, sketches, behind-the-scenes photography and interviews with Aardman’s key creatives.In Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Gromit's concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified when Wallace invents a "smart" gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own. When it emerges that a vengeful figure from th...
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • At 95, the legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, and the stage. Now he shares his story for the first time in “a wonderful addition to a seminal career” (San Francisco Chronicle), “infused with nostalgia and his signature hilarity” (Parade). ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: New York Post • “Laugh-out-loud hilarious and always fascinating, from the great Mel Brooks. What else do you expect from the man who knew Jesus...
"As you dish!" Few films have captured the hearts and imaginations like The Princess Bride. Based on the book by William Goldman, the 1987 film, directed by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal, Andre the Giant, Carol Kane, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, Christopher Guest, Fred Savage, and Peter Falk is as universally beloved as it is quotable. Now, for the first time, The Princess Bride Cookbook: The Official Cookbook features more than 50 recipes...
The Biggest Thing in Show Business
by Murray Pomerance and Matthew Solomon
A freewheeling, nonlinear exploration of the performing duo and their decade-long collaboration from 1946 to 1956. From 1946 to 1956, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis provoked audiences into rollicking laughter as they shook up and delighted a culture they both mediated and made fun of. Using the duo's phenomenal popularity as a starting point, The Biggest Thing in Show Business looks askance at postwar America with a fast-moving sweep, jam-packed with unexpected connections, revealing details, and...
Does it matter what television we watch? Despite their stodgy reputation among many consumers of television, sitcoms, or situation comedies, have stuck around as a cornerstone of the television landscape.Sitcoms and Culture examines sitcoms as cultural artifacts ripe for exploration as they reflect the shifting landscapes of our society. From questions of social change to the portrayal of women and other racial, ethnic, and sexual minorities, sitcoms have evolved alongside the major social chang...
Spread Christmas cheer everywhere you go with this joyful spirit clausometer from the iconic movie Elf.* Specifications: 3-inch functional spirit clausometer inspired by the one from Elf* Lights Up: Clausometer detects holiday cheer and lights up in magical Christmas fashion* Magnet Included: Includes a magnet depicting Buddy the elf* Officially Licensed: Authentic collectibleELF and all related characters and elements (c) and (TM) New Line Productions, Inc.
The Total Television Scrapbook (hardback)
by Mark Arnold and Victoria Biggers