Hollywood Cafe: Coffee with the Stars Review and Giveaway

I am going to share something that people in my personal life know – I am a walking movie database. For some strange and unknown reason I can remember random bits of movie trivia. There are literally situations in our house where we will be watching a television show, I will hear a voice and just blurt out a random fact. Jason refers to me as “Jennifer Movie Database” because of my extensive knowledge.

I love everything from game shows, to sitcoms to movies. My expertise is people and movies from the late 1980’s to now. I am always looking for books that will support my love of Hollywood and the productions that come out of it. When recently had the opportunity to review Hollywood Cafe: Coffee with the Stars by Steven Rea, I knew this would be a fun journey.

Hollywood Cafe: Coffee with the Stars by Steven Rea celebrates the moments in cinema history where we share a cup of coffee with our heros and heroines. This books allows the reader to thumb through a complete collection of nostalgic black-and-white photos that celebrate screen icons from the Silent era through the eighties.

The movies of today celebrate when they hit a billion dollar opening weekend, and when the use of computer generated graphics makes reality and fantasy one and this books celebrates a time before this era. This book has over 180 nostalgic photos and is of heavy weight, giving this more of a collector and coffee table style book. This book is a nice combination of publicity photos, production stills from original production and fantastic candid photos – my favorite is Lucy and Desi.

As I thumbed through this book, it reminds me of many old movies and where Hollywood got it’s start. I think we need to remember where we began, so we can appreciate how far we have come. If you have a movie buff at all in your life, this book is the book for you to get – I have my copy on my credenza.

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To purchase your own copy you can find it on Amazon

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Schiffer Publishing LTD. This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

GIVEAWAY: Schiffer Publishing will be awarding one person one copy of Hollywood Cafe: Coffee with the Stars by Steven Rea. One person will receive one (1) hard copy of Hollywood Cafe: Coffee with the Stars by Steven Rea. US entrants only. I will be randomly choosing 1 person on February 15th (2/15/2016) to receive this walk down movie memory lane! To enter complete the entries below! Winner will be notified by DealsAmongUs by email and prize will be fulfilled by Schiffer Publishing LTD! Remember you have 48 hours to claim prize, or I will choose another winner. GOOD LUCK!!!

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31 thoughts on “Hollywood Cafe Review”

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Rhiannon Rowland January 14, 2016 at

Great looking book. I love old photographs of celebrities, especially the ones showing them doing every day things.

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Ephraim January 14, 2016 at

My favorite movie from the black and white era is The Hustler. It’s a prime example of black and white being capable of some things that color isn’t (and vice versa). The storytelling style and shots in that film couldn’t have worked in the color era in my opinion.

CARLA BONESTEEL January 15, 2016 at

I have so many favorite movies…but, I think either Goonies or Stand By Me take the cake, because they remind me of my childhood.

Angela Saver January 16, 2016 at

My favorite movie is Mrs. Doubtfire because it’s really funny & I love Robin Williams!

Tracy Robertson January 18, 2016 at

I have so many favorite movies! One of my all time favs is the old black and white “The Bad Seed”.

al February 6, 2016 at

Star Wars. It changed sci-fi movies for good.

Patricia Chamberlain February 7, 2016 at

Star Wars. It is the only sci-fi movie I like!

MIKE February 7, 2016 at

Definitely BLADE RUNNER. Amazing visuals, acting and an incredible story. I’m a big movie fan of past and present movies
and would love to own this book!

Anna February 8, 2016 at

Amelie because it is french.

David H. February 8, 2016 at

One of my favorite movies is The Awful Truth (1937), with Cary Grant and Irene Dunne. It was just a very funny and charming romantic comedy that is pretty hard to come by these days.

Jhenberger Post authorFebruary 10, 2016 at

Thank you for the recommendation – I am going to ask my hubby to locate it for me to watch!

Benita February 9, 2016 at

pride and prejudice. It’s pure classical romance.

Kristina Potter February 13, 2016 at

I would say The Night at the Museum. It brings all my childhood play back to life. Kids these days don’t have the imagination anymore with all these electronics, and Tv that keep them cooped up in there rooms..

Ed February 14, 2016 at

“It’s A Wonderful Life”; this film speaks of the nexus that one person has to another.

Jenny Scheldberg February 14, 2016 at

I think Wizard of Oz is my favorite. I reminder my grandma talking about Judy Garland when I was younger. I also loved introducing the movie to my daughter.