It is frequently said that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and nowhere is this statement more accurate than in the case of obscure bizarro exploitation films. Containing 55 essays on such trash classics as Ilsa: She Wolf of the SS (1975), I Spit on Your Grave (1978), and Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965), Trash CInema: A Celebration of Overlooked Masterpieces celebrates the good, the bad, and the ugly of these so-called “trash” films. Some of the pieces are reverential, some poke fun at the absurdity of the films, and others offer a more critical eye to these proceedings. With essays from more than 40 noted film writers, this collection is a one-of-a-kind treasure for those amongst us with a passion for the seedier side of cinema.
Knowledgeably compiled and deftly co-edited by the team of cinema fans Andrew J. Rausch and R. D. Riley, "Trash Cinema: A Celebration of Overlooked Masterpieces" is a compendium of succinct and informative commentary essays on 55 films by contributors with inherently interesting perspectives on their chosen movie. An fascinating, thought-provoking, and memorable read, "Trash Cinema" is a 'must' for all dedicated movie buffs. While an important, entertaining, and fully recommended pick for personal, professional, community, and college/university library Cinematic History collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists, "Trash Cinema" is also available in a paperback edition (9781593938215, $19.95) and in a digital book format (Kindle, $9.95).
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