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Keanu Reeves

Most Triumphant: The Movies and Meaning of an Irrepressible Icon

by Alex Pappademas
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A tribute to and exploration of the magic behind one of Hollywood's most legendary and unknowable stars, Keanu Reeves, and the profound lessons we can learn from his success

There can be no doubt: Keanu Reeves is a phenomenon. Heâs at once a badass action star, a hunky dreamboat who People magazine has called âthe Internetâs boyfriend,â a vintage motorcycle enthusiast, a niche art book publisher, a living meme, and a legend. He seems to upend every rule governing celebrity in the 21st century. But how?
In Keanu Reeves: Most Triumphant, cultural critic Alex Pappademas attempts to address Keanuâs unmatched eternality and the other big questions raised by his career arc. Sharp, funny, deeply researched, and fully celebratory of the enigmatic actor, this is the first book to take Keanuâs whole deal as seriously as it deserves. Yes, even Johnny Mnemonic, where Keanu mind melds with a dolphin. Along the way, Pappademas reveals the lessons we can learn from Keanu about Hollywood, our broader culture, and even life itself.

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    May 3, 2022

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      • ISBN: 9781647001995

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      • ISBN: 9781647001995
      • File size: 8394 KB

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    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      February 4, 2022

      Writer and editor Pappademas's look at Keanu Reeves, who has received renewed critical attention since starring in the John Wick films, is part of a new crop of celebrity books that are less biographies than ruminations on an actor's position in popular culture. Pappademas adopts a detached, fly-on-the-wall style, understandable given that his only previous interaction with Reeves was for a magazine profile. Descriptions of scenes from Reeves's films take up perhaps more space than is necessary, but they help illuminate his earlier and lesser-known roles. Pappademas also frequently notes Reeves's nonstandard Hollywood personality and offers plenty of examples of the actor's self-effacing remarks from past interviews. VERDICT Highlighting the cultural moments surrounding Reeves, as well as some of the acting choices that have made him such an intriguing performer over the years, this is a solid addition to any library's pop culture collection.--Claire Sewell

      Copyright 2022 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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