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Summary: Immensely entertaining autobiography from Troma's no. 1
Review: Anyone who has ever seen a Troma film will probably think this book is a mess. Think again. Mr. Kaufman has not only written an insightful eye witness report straight from the front lines of independent moviemaking, but also one of the funniest movie books around. Terrific anecdotes, useful advice and a diabolical sense of humor. In all: great stuff.
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Summary: This Book was the best book I ever read.
Review: I have read hundreds of books in my life. Lloyds book is by far the best book I have ever read. I you want to know the ins and outs of Guerilla film making, this is a must read. It was hillarious.
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Summary: hilarious
Review: This book by the co-pres. of troma made a tromariffic book on what not to do to make in the independent film making buissness. He made a very funny book and I reccomennd it to anyone with a sense of humor.
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Summary: BECOME A LOVER OF TROMA
Review: Did you ever consider getting involved in independent film-making? Well, here's exactly what NOT to do. Troma film and vidio, the oldest running indepedent film company has been keeping their heads above water for 25 years and none of them seem to know how they've done it. Join Lloyd Kaufman and the rest of the Troma crew for a hilarious adventure through 25 years of some great film making and some terrible film making. Did you ever wonder how to make green foamy vomit, or how they make those wonderful head squishing and decapitation sceens look so real on a nonexistant budget? I know you're all dying to know who played the bum in Rocky. Find the answers to these questions and get to know the Toxic Advenger by reading this book. If you didn't love Troma before, you will now! (After 3 days Lloyd remembered MY name.)
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Summary: This book flies by when you're sick and psychotic.
Review: Who would have thought that the madman responsible for the making of millions (okay, not millions, but many) of the demented Troma movies was a Yale graduate? Better still, who could've thought that this very same man was capable of writing a gripping, comedic account of the establishment of the now legendary (once again, I know it is not legendary - it's called embellishing the facts) Troma movie empire? Only the toxic avenger could have ever known. Why would he know? Because, of course, he was created by the same man. What is my point? I don't know. What I do know is that to finish reading this book, I quit school and became a Vietnamese prostitute. (You caught me, that's another big, fat, hairy, lie.) Buy this book if you have ever seen and enjoyed a Troma movie. Also buy this book if you have never seen a Troma movie before, or if you simply have $20 burning a hole in your credit card. Finally, and most importantly, definitely buy this book if you have ever walked out of a Troma movie, been disgusted by a Troma movie, thrown up due to a Troma movie, been personally offended by a Troma movie, cried from a Troma movie or don't know what the hell a Troma movie is. What else have I forgotten? The book is over two hundred pages long, does not include a passage entitled 'The Erotic Components of Colostomy Bags', has no spelling errors (I learned how to spell jism!) and might be offensive to some people who are stupid and deserve to die. For example, if you didn't like my review - the book is not for you.
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Summary: The Truth, The Whole Truth and Nothing But...!
Review: Kaufman does what a select few have even tried. He speaks the truth about Hollywood. Through a series of real life stories of how to(and how "DID")Kaufman relates, in everyman terms the trials and tribulation of 25 plus years in the movie business. "TOXIE" zigs, zags, pops and crackles with resounding clarity. Kaufman shows his Yale hutzpah by naming names and telling it like it is-- Hollywood makes a lot of bad movies. Additionally, through a series of hilarious conversations, vignettes really, Kaufman talks with his on again of again publisher, Putnam and continually dodges Putnams attempts at censorship. Kaufman stays true and unwavering and successfully weaves his text in the interest of us all. Kaufman vividly recounts many of his experiences of low budget movie making with facinating real life, on set stories that shock and amaze. Addionally, his humble beginnings working on Rocky and the like give us all hope. If we're all very very lucky, Kaufman will continue his brillant escapes at the keyboard and gift us all another book or two. By Scott W. McKinlay- Los Angeles
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Summary: Good Chewing Satisfaction
Review: Excellent insight into what makes Troma work. I got it on Christmas morning and spent the rest of the day reading it. It is the best biography/how-to book that I have ever read. I especially liked the list of all the Troma movies with short reviews in the back. After you read this, you'll want to move to Tromaville yourself.
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Summary: Tromatic account of the only true independent film company
Review: All I Need To Know About Filmmaking I Learned From The Toxic Avenger is Lloyd Kaufman's personal account of the trials and tribulations of Troma. From their early days operating out of a broom closet to today, when they own their own building in New York City and are celebrating their 25th anniversary, this book covers it all. This book should be required reading for any aspiring film maker, whether you hope to be the next Lloyd Kaufman or the next Steven Spielberg.If you're not interested in a career in filmmaking this book is still an excellent read. Tremendously funny, I don't think I've ever laughed out loud as many times from any other book.
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Summary: Troma? Yes!
Review: This is, undoubtedly, a wonderful account! I couldn't believe it when Borders carried it, and an autographed copy at that! I really should go buy one...
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Summary: Entertaining and informative
Review: I loved this book. I learned some things I hadn't known about, it was entertaining, it was funny, and it had something to say. What else can you ask for in a book? A must for students of film or anyone who appreciates humorous, honest, insightful writing. This reminded me a little of Robert Rodriguez' book, in that both make me feel guilty for not running out and making a movie right now. The difference is, Kaufman's book *doesn't* make it look easy!
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