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A new book release just grabbed our attention that in many ways has both everything and nothing to do with cinema. The book is titled, The World’s Hardest Music Trivia: Rock n Roll History, Fun Facts and Behind the Scenes Stories About the Groups and Songs You Thought You Knew (Nautilus) but at 388 well-researched pages there is nothing trivial about it. The book is a fun read that not only covers rock 'n roll but also delves a bit into the realm of films, as well as providing interesting facts about eras gone by. Perhaps somewhat ironically its author, John Grantham, spent over 30 years in Hollywood in and around the movie industry as an actor, stuntman and voice over artist. Cinema Retro's Lee Pfeiffer caught up with him for a Q&A about his book which has a title longer than some nation's entire constitutions.

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The Anchor Bay Entertainment Blu-ray release of director David Mueller's 2011 surfing drama "Beautiful Wave" is now available, starring Aimee Teegarden ("Friday Night Lights").

The 'coming of age story' follows "...one teen’s journey in search of her future, herself and the healing power of a beautiful wave :

"...'Nicole', a shy New York City high school student still mourning the drowning death of her beloved dad, is sent to California to spend the summer with the free-spirited grandmother she barely knows. Now on a quest to Baja Mexico, Nicole will discover friendship, romance, the thrill of surfing, and a link to her late father that could change her life forever."

Also starring are Patricia Richardson ("Home Improvement"), Ben Milliken ("Blue Crush 2'), Alicia Ziegler ('Wildfire') and Lance Henriksen ("Aliens").

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Beautiful Wave"...