: Akira Kurosawa, Ingmar Bergman, Jean-Luc Godard, and Federico Fellini.
Reviewers from Blogcritics and Amazon describe the book as a "fun diversion" or "trashy fun" that should be taken with a grain of salt. It is designed as an accessible, "coffee table" read rather than an academic text. Secret Lives of Great Filmmakers: What Your Tea...
: Is described as a "self-proclaimed Ant Wrangler" who holds a deep fascination for insects. : Akira Kurosawa, Ingmar Bergman, Jean-Luc Godard, and
: The book touches on rumors of his involvement in a faked moon landing and his extreme fixation on Napoleon. Reader's Perspective : Is described as a "self-proclaimed Ant Wrangler"
: Was reportedly so large at one point that he had to be cut out of his own car.
The book moves away from traditional film theory to focus on the "sordid details" and human flaws of legendary directors.