Off the Shelf: Screening Party

Dennis Hensley's Screening Party is the perfect book for anyone who is A) passionate about movies, B) but not too passionate that they can't laugh at them, and C) loves a good read.

The premise is deceptively simple: Dennis and five of his friends gather to watch movies (such as Pretty Woman, The Sound of Music and Cruising) and talk about them. Dennis then writes a magazine article about what they say. And that's where the gold is found; see, Dennis himself is not just a brilliantly gifted comedic writer, his friends are all zanily witty in their own right. You'll find yourself not only laughing out loud while reading, you'll wish that you could hang out with this snarky but lovable sextet in real life.

Furthermore, Dennis unexpectedly crafts a touching novel in its own right, developing an addictive storyline that goes beyond merely just a bunch of pals watching movies about male strippers. By the grand finale, an opening night screening of Mariah Carey's Glitter, you'll be craving for it not to end. And it may not: Dennis has adapted Screening Party into a TV pilot. No word yet on when or where it will air, but you can see the trailer for it right here.

Click here to buy Screening Partyfrom Amazon.com.
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