Danny Peary writes film criticism and reference books about cult movies, alternative canons and performers. Cult Movies and its sequels helped define a broad field of films valued for obsessive followings, unusual styles or reputations outside mainstream critical consensus. Alternate Oscars imagines different Academy Award outcomes, while other books collect interviews with actors and filmmakers. Peary's writing is enthusiastic, opinionated and designed for discovery. The clearest discovery routes are cult cinema, movie lists, film trivia and criticism that encourages readers to seek out overlooked or unconventional films. Read more Less