Bad Motherfucker, a review by Tanya

Bad Motherfucker: The Life and Movies of Samuel L. Jackson, the Coolest Man in Hollywood
Gavin Edwards

368 pages
Publishes Oct 19, 2021 by Hachette Books

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About the Book:

Samuel L. Jackson’s embodiment of cool isn’t just inspirational—it’s important. Bad Motherfucker lays out how his attitude intersects with his identity as a Black man, why being cool matters in the modern world, and how Jackson can guide us through the current cultural moment in which everyone is losing their cool. Edwards details Jackson’s fascinating personal history, from stuttering bookworm to gunrunning revolutionary to freebasing addict to A-list movie star.

Drawing on original reporting and interviews, the book explores not only the major events of Jackson’s life but also his obsessions: golf, kung fu movies, profanity. Bad Motherfucker features a delectable filmography of Jackson’s movies—140 and counting!—and also includes new movie posters for many of Jackson’s greatest roles, reimagined by dozens of gifted artists and designers. The book provides a must-read road map through the vast territory of his on-screen career and more: a vivid portrait of Samuel L. Jackson’s essential self, as well as practical instructions, by example, for how to live and work and be.

My Review:

This was such a fun read! The book is a filmography of Jackson’s film work and I had no idea he has been in so many films! So many I’ve never even heard of too!

Each film is listed and also indicates how much time passes before Jackson shows up in the film.  Included also is a list of every swear word he says in each movie and how many times they are said.  This cracked me up!

For each film there is also a little bit of information about how Jackson that had something to do with that time in his life, or who he was up against for the part.  Some really cool behind the scene facts are shared and I was riveted to learn more as the pages continued to turn.

If you enjoy learning how movies come to be and how parts are auditioned for or given to certain actors, you will find enjoyment in this book.  And of course, any Samuel L Jackson fans should definitely check this one out.

Thank you to #HachetteBooks for this complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

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