The Moviegoer’s Companion

Whether you love film noir or MattLeblanc, “Gone With the Wind” or “Reservoir Dogs,” this is the book for you. Discover the strange and wonderful world of movies in all their bizarre and glamorous glory with this incomparable collection of fascinating film facts.

So dim the lights, bring out the popcorn, and watch the magic unfold with these illuminating facts:
What is the longest film ever made?
How many martinis has James Bond drunk in his cinematic adventures?
What films did Hitler have in his bunker?
What is the most rented video in the UK?
Who played a character called Professor Eustace P McGargle?
Where does popcorn come from?
What fruit was used for the stabbing sounds in Psycho’s shower scene?
Who did one-armed press-ups while collecting his Oscar?
Who was the first film star to appear on a postage stamp?
Why do all American movie phone numbers start with 555?

Now let the opening credits roll.