Your Best Entertainment

CHARLES LEE JACKSON, II's BRILLIANT INTRODUCTION TO THE FILMS AND ERA OF THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE MOVIES! "When I was younger, two books had a profound effect on my introduction to and early love for classic movie history... Alan G. Barbour's A THOUSAND AND ONE DELIGHTS and Don Miller's B MOVIES. These two seminal volumes took the reader on a you-are-there journey through the world of classic film, from serials and westerns, to comedies, mysteries, classic dramas, epic adventures and the feisty little B programmers that frequently outshined their major studio counterparts. And both books promised and delivered quite a ride, carrying me on a personal voyage alongside their authors, as I experienced the wonder they did at discovering these films in countless darkened theaters. And now Charles Lee Jackson II has done something I thought impossible; writing a film history book that triggers that same wonder and exhilaration I felt when I first read Barbour and Miller's books. YOUR BEST ENTERTAINMENT introduces the new classic movie fan - and reintroduces the veteran moviegoer - to the best entertainment the movie world has given us for decades... both cherished favorites and hidden treasures from the golden age of motion pictures. Jackson's writing style is breezy for easy reading, yet rich in detail, providing production details, behind-the-scenes stories, sometimes amusing and always revelatory anecdotes and, most importantly, historical context. This latter point is very important; for younger fans, he ties in classic movies to their modern counterparts, erasing the separation of decades and timelines, joining past and present together as one great, amazing body of work we can all enjoy. It's a terrific, fun read (and re-read) for all ages and Jackson is the perfect guide and traveling companion for this time-traveling trip through cinematic history. Take the ride! My only recommendation? Keep a pen, notebook, electronic notepad on your iPhone, iPad or other electronic device handy. You will be furiously jotting down movie titles fondly remembered that you want to see again - and movies you've never heard of that become must sees. This book is a gem." -Steve Latshaw, writer/director, the Return of the Killer "Well-researched," - David Gerrold Another "great book by the knowledgeable Charles Lee Jackson. Of tremendous value to the fan and film historian is the massive amount of background information Jackson provides. Authoritative and well written." - Amazon Verified 5-Star review Illustrated Written by noted film scholar Charles Lee Jackson, II. Cover design: Frankie Hill
Lavishly illustrated Written by noted film scholar Charles Lee Jackson, II. Cover design: Frankie Hill