All I Need to Know about Filmmaking I Learned from the Toxic Avenger
by James Gunn, Lloyd Kaufman, Roger Corman
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Book Reviews of All I Need to Know about Filmmaking I Learned from the Toxic Avenger
Book Review: Save your money
Summary: 1 Stars
I love How-To books. I've read scores of them and have learned something worthwhile from every one. Except this one. It's 300 pages of self-indulgent, autobiographical rambling.
I wanted to get an overview and some nuts-and-bolts insights into independent filmmaking. Instead I got Kaufman talking about himself, which is his favorite thing to do. It's not uninteresting, and he is a character, but where's the beef in the burger? It's all condiments and anecdotes about how clever and iconoclastic and offensive the producer is. Here and there he lets slip real information such as how much soundtrack editing costs per day, but most of this will only interest fans of Troma films.
A really helpful nonfiction book will give you a bibliography at the end so you can find more information on the topic. Kaufman the salesman gives a 22-page filmography of Troma productions so he can make more money off you.
Book Review: Funny & Informative!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're a fan of Lloyd Kaufman, Troma's films, or just interested in independent cinema....you need this book! The details on the early days of Troma are fascinating, and Kaufman never lets things get even slightly boring. Although this is a humorous, often outrageous book...there really is a wealth of information on how to make a movie on a budget. Troma has always cultivated a sense of community with their fans, and this book is the icing on the cake.Book Review: The Winningest Sleazebag In Show Business
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently met Lloyd at the Tromadance Film Festival and found him to be a perfectly charming man with an appalling taste for puns. I later read this book and learned that Lloyd is not only charming but a real artist, a savvy businessman and a total freak! I mean, this guy could give Freud's Rat Man a run for his money! What's interesting is that Lloyd presents his predilection for scatological mayhem with such innocence and good will, as if he thinks this is the sort of thing that everybody likes: "Offensive? Really? But I thought you wanted her belly to be ripped open and have rats and maggots come pouring out. Sorry." Needless to say this book is a complete delight and I highly recommend it. Also, Mr. Kaufman's protestations to the contrary, this is in fact a very good and accurate guide to making an actual independent movie.Book Review: Great read!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is really entertaining even if you aren't an aspiring film maker. If you are just a Troma buff, or a B movie buff, or you just have a fleeting interest in low budget movies. It's an easy read. Funny stuff!Book Review: Hilarious, Best Book on Filmmaking EVER!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is, by far, the best book for an aspiring filmmaker. Laced with entertaining anecdotes, as well as practical filmmaking advice on actors, props, and even special effects. Forget Spielberg, Welles, and Bergman, Lloyd Kaufamn is a true cinematic artist that shares all of his low-budget cinema secrets. A must read!