Shit, Actually

Lindy West, the acclaimed New York Times columnist and bestselling author, revisits the beloved and iconic films that shaped generations in "Shit, Actually." Drawing on her past as a film critic, West applies her signature blend of brutal honesty and giddy irreverence to movies spanning the last four decades. From romantic comedies to cult classics, she dissects these cultural touchstones with razor-sharp wit, questioning how they truly hold up in modern times and revealing the narratives we've long told ourselves about who we are.

This collection offers an outrageously funny and piercingly incisive look at everything from "Forrest Gump" and "The Notebook" to "Twilight" and "The Fugitive," which West declares the only objectively good movie. It provides a cathartic and joyful exploration of entertainment, inviting readers to laugh at the films they love while engaging with a fresh, critical perspective.