Reflections from a Cinematic Cesspool
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Review "...a comic film aesthetic unrivalled in the history of American independent filmmaking for its cheesey brilliance” -- Albert...the first holy innocents of the underground, are in some ways the most astounding members of the avant-garde cinema." -- Jack Kroll, Newsweek The Kuchar twins must have been the wonder of their neighborhood in the middle 1950s. -- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times “...full of original illustrations and photos by the brothers Kuchar...all the anecdotes you’ve been waiting to hear about..." -- Dennis Harvey, San Francisco Bay Guardian“Down to earth and very funny… a fascinating personal history of the underground film scene... -- Rudolph Grey, Author, "Nightmare of Ecstacy: The Life and Art of Edward D. Wood, Jr." Read more From the Publisher For over three decades the irrepressible twin, underground filmmakers George and Mike Kuchar have been making some of the funniest films in the US—lusty, good-humored spoofs of Hollywood "B" films and "documentaries." Key figures in the alternative filmmaking of the '60s, the legendary Kuchar brothers have influenced generations of independent filmmakers (John Waters and Roger Vadim come to mind). While barely in their teens, the Kuchars began working with 8mm film, producing, directing, and starring in their own epics. Continuing true to their vision, they moved to 16mm. When film became too expensive, the Kuchar brothers began pushing video to outrageous limits. Here is what other people say about the Kuchars and "reflections from a cinematic cesspool." Read more
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It's been several months since I read "Reflections from a Cinematic Cesspool," this is such great writing and a great experience. I've seen both George and now Mike Kuchar on several occasions, and suffice it to say I am a HUGE fan. The style of this book is hugely personal and just fantastic. Stories range from film school to stars and starlets, animals, the weather, film essays(done Kucharian style,) etc, etc. These guys influenced everything that is avant-garde. This book moved me to tears, which is a hard task. If you love first-person film, and have any interest or exposure to the Kuchars, this is ESSENTIAL reading. It's chock full of luscious photos too! I can't say enough... as my film instructor in Grad school once said, "Kuchar is God!" Buy and enjoy.