A Hollywood historian and film reviewer tells stories from fifty-plus years of interacting with legendary movie stars, writers, directors, producers, and cartoonists.
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“[An] effervescent romp…His voice now sounds older…but it’s powerful and pleasing nonetheless. He still has that special talent that is needed to directly involve listeners…Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
— AudioFile
“His memoir invites all movie lovers to reminisce right along with him.”
— Red Carpet Crash“Distinctive, authoritative, and personal…Every page has Maltin’s unmistakable presence.”
— NPR“A delightful collection of relatively short and breezy chapters…This is strictly G-rated and great fun.”
— Library Journal“Features appreciative recollections of James Stewart, Buster Keaton…among many more. A genial, entertaining memoir.”
— Kirkus Reviews“The author is a generous, well-informed interviewer, whose introductory text helps the reader understand why lesser-known figures like Martinson merit attention.”
— Publishers WeeklyBe the first to write a review about this audiobook!
Leonard Maltin is one of the most recognized and respected film critics of our time. He spent thirty years on the hit television show Entertainment Tonight and appears regularly on Turner Classic Movies as well as news programs and documentaries. An established author, he is best known for his annual paperback reference, Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide, and currently co-hosts the podcast Maltin on Movies, with his daughter. He has taught at the USC School of Cinematic Arts for more than twenty years.