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The Little Book of Hollywood Cliches: Compendium of Movie Cliches, Stereotypes, Obligatory Scenes, Hackneyed Formulas, Shopworn Conventions and Outdated Stereotypes
The Little Book of Hollywood Cliches Compendium of Movie Cliches Stereotypes Obligatory Scenes Hackneyed Formulas Shopworn Conventions and Outdated Stereotypes Author:Roger Ebert This is a collection defining 400 Hollywood cliches. They include "One size fits all", the idea that if a guard or enemy soldier is knocked down unconscious by the hero, his uniform will be a perfect fit and "Bartender establishing shot", the shot that introduces all bartenders wiping a glass.