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pbraue13's review
3.0
A fun, albeit name-droppy read. The author sometimes shows signs of being just as sleezy as his work, but overall seems to be a guy who loves the genre and what he does and takes great pride in it, so I cannot fault him for that. 3.5/5 stars
jackphoenix's review
4.0
With a life nearly as gonzo and bonkers as his movies, Charles Band manages to entertain, charm, and even manipulate the reader with insight into his weird world.
rdpulfer's review
4.0
From giant shoes to a crazed Gary Busey (is there any other kind?), Charles Band has seen it all, and it definitely comes in this book. However, what's all the more compelling is the cycle of success and failure Band finds himself in again and again. The book doesn't shy away from Band's mistakes, but there's a rare honesty in the book that's makes for an engrossing (and sometimes actually gross) journey from start to finish. It's a highly recommended book for any B-movie fan!
kmk182's review
4.0
Band has had a long and crazy career that all gets covered here. The book moves quick, not stopping on any topic too long; but most of what you want to hear about gets covered. However, the sequels to things like Puppet Master - which surely have tales to tale don't get anything beyond a brief mention to set up the time lines.
The truth is probably Band was spinning so many plates he didn't have any insight on some of the movies, but it's still disappointing as a fan. There's a lot of name dropping with little reason to bring up the person other than they're famous. Band also loved buying real estate and there is probably too much real estate talk than necessary. Overall, Band is honest and funny; so as a fan it's a must read.
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I received an ARC from the publisher for an honest review.
The truth is probably Band was spinning so many plates he didn't have any insight on some of the movies, but it's still disappointing as a fan. There's a lot of name dropping with little reason to bring up the person other than they're famous. Band also loved buying real estate and there is probably too much real estate talk than necessary. Overall, Band is honest and funny; so as a fan it's a must read.
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I received an ARC from the publisher for an honest review.
jckdvnprt's review
4.0
A funny and often charming memoir from one of Hollywood's weirdest auteurs. Full of bizarre stories and anecdotes, with an underlying silly charm, Band goes from riches to rags, back to riches, then rags again, as he makes some of the best worst movies the world has ever seen.
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