Andy Ross
The Great Showdowns is a charming little coffee table bookthat features watercolor paintings of “showdowns” from films with an introduction by Neil Patrick Harris. New, classic, and everything in between,Scott C. takes us on a journey through conflict in cinema. Scott’s definitionof a showdown is not the same as what I was thinking going into the book. To me a showdown is an epic battle betweenopposing forces that is grand in scale. I found Scott’s interpretations to be a refreshing spin on the notion ofwhat a showdown can be. Big or small, hostileor hilarious, showdowns come in all forms.
As a thirtysomething fan of movies, I was able to recognizequite a few of the showdowns. Die Hard,Shaun of The Dead, Gremlins, and Amelie were among my favorites. I also like how everything was shown in acheerful mood no matter the circumstances. I’m pretty certain I wouldn't be smiling while I boarded up a window tofend off zombies, but it added to the charm of the artwork. One minor gripe is the absence of a table ofcontents or an index of all the movies depicted in the book. I have no clue what movie has a bunch of guysand a gas station, but I certainly would like to know.
I enjoy both watercolor artwork and movies, so to me this is the perfect book to have out on my coffee table to share with guests. If you are even a small fan of movies, pop culture or awesome artwork, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy for your own table. It can even be used for impromptu movie trivia to add some fun to your gatherings!
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