Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fifty Worst Movies of All Time | 1978 | Michael Medved | Buy |
| 2 | The Hollywood Hall of Shame | 1984 | Michael Medved | Buy |
| 3 | Son of Golden Turkey Awards | 1986 | Michael Medved | Buy |
| 4 | Hollywood vs. America | 1992 | Michael Medved | Buy |
Michael Medved’s Entertainment books began with Fifty Worst Movies of All Time in 1978, co-written with his brother Harry Medved. The book became a cult favorite among movie fans for its witty takedowns of spectacularly bad films, and it spawned The Hollywood Hall of Shame (1984) and Son of Golden Turkey Awards (1986), both continuing the theme of celebrating cinematic disasters.
The series shifted tone with Hollywood vs. America (1992), where Medved argued that the film industry had lost touch with its audience by favoring controversial content over family-friendly entertainment. While the earlier books were lighthearted, this final entry was a more pointed cultural critique that sparked significant debate about Hollywood’s role in American life.