What Is This Site About?
In 1988, I bought a copy of Danny Peary’s Guide for the Film Fanatic (see photo above), and since then, I’ve steadily been trying to see each of the 4,300 titles listed.
You’ll see me citing Peary throughout many of my reviews (“As Peary says…” “According to Peary…” “Peary argues…”) — this is who I mean!
In 2006, I decided to create a website where devotees of this book — and other diehard film fanatics — could debate Peary’s selections and discuss whether or not all the titles he lists are really “must see”. I also wanted a forum for posting my own reviews for each of Peary’s listed titles, and I’m adding new ones continuously.
I started this site for me, but I hope you will enjoy it as well! Please feel free to write to me at FilmFanatic.org@gmail.com with any suggestions or comments. I look forward to your input.
Check out my FAQ page for more information.
Note: While Peary’s books are out-of-print, many of his essays on cult movies have been re-released as e-books. Please consider supporting his work by purchasing them!