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The Little Book of Hollywood Cliches: Compendium of Movie Cliches, Stereotypes, Obligatory Scenes, Hackneyed Formulas, Shopworn Conventions and Outdated Stereotypes

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This is a collection defining 400 Hollywood cliches. They include "One size fits all", the idea that if a guard or enemy soldier is knocked down unconscious by the hero, his uniform will be a perfect fit and "Bartender establishing shot", the shot that introduces all bartenders wiping a glass.

Language: English

Pages: 128

Format: Hardcover

Release: November 16, 1995

ISBN 13: 9781852274740

The Little Book of Hollywood Cliches: Compendium of Movie Cliches, Stereotypes, Obligatory Scenes, Hackneyed Formulas, Shopworn Conventions and Outdated Stereotypes

0/5 ( ratings)

This is a collection defining 400 Hollywood cliches. They include "One size fits all", the idea that if a guard or enemy soldier is knocked down unconscious by the hero, his uniform will be a perfect fit and "Bartender establishing shot", the shot that introduces all bartenders wiping a glass.

Language: English

Pages: 128

Format: Hardcover

Release: November 16, 1995

ISBN 13: 9781852274740

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