The Films of Eddie Murphy
by Mat Bradley-Tschirgi
244 pages
6x9 size
Paperback ISBN 9798887717357
Hardback ISBN 9798887717364
For 43 years, Eddie Murphy has dazzled audiences of all sorts whether it's edgy comedies (Bowfinger), cherished remakes (The Nutty Professor), family films (Shrek), or biopics (Dolemite is My Name). Pop culture author Mat Bradley-Tschirgi (The Films of Uwe Boll Vol. 1: The Video Game Movies (2003-2014), Star Trek Video Games: An Unofficial Guide to the Final Frontier) takes readers on a deep dive into Eddie Murphy's movies that you won't soon forget with all-new reviews of his feature films alongside fascinating anecdotes on how the motion pictures were made.
A witty entertaining ode to Eddie Murphy, The Films of Eddie Murphy takes a look at America's favorite comedian with plenty of pep panache along the way.
"Mat Bradley-Tschirgi has taken a deep dive into Eddie Murphy's film career, exploring Murphy's highs and lows, and while your personal mileage on the films themselves may vary, Mat's enthusiasm might just be infectious enough to convince you to even give a few of the so-so selections another try." (Will Harris, Co-Author, Surely You Can’t Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!)
“A thorough assessment of a singular career. Mat Bradley-Tschirgi examines the good, the bad, and the brilliant in Murphy’s filmography. Every film is accounted for with fresh perspective and a few fascinating interviews.” - Max Evry (Author, Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune. An Oral History)
"Mat has cultivated a well-researched deep-dive into the meteoric rise of a comedy giant. From Murphy’s iconic film run in the 1980’s to his descent into more lighter fare in the 90’s and 2000’s to his comeback with Dolemite is My Name, Mat leaves no stone unturned when it comes to dissecting Murphy’s brilliance. By the end of the book, you truly understand just what makes Murphy such an important part of comedy." - Andrew Buss (Author, I Am McLovin: How ‘Superbad’ Became the Biggest Comedy Hit of Its Generation)
