DVD & Video Guide 2006 (Mass Market Paperback) - Softcover

Martin, Mick; Porter, Marsha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0345449983 ISBN 13: 9780345449986

Publisher: Ballantine Books, 2005

Synopsis

Wondering what video to rent tonight? This bestselling fact-packed guide is the only sourcebook you and your family will ever need. Mick Martin and Marsha Porter steer you toward the winners and warn you about the losers. DVD & Video Guide 2006 covers it all–more films than any other guide, including your favorite serials, B-Westerns, and made-for-TV movies, and even old television programs! Each entry, conveniently alphabetized for easy access, includes a summary, fresh commentary, the director, major cast members, the year of release, and the MPAA rating, plus a reliable Martin and Porter rating–from Five Stars to Turkey–so you’ll never get caught with a clunker again!

THE BEST IN THE FIELD!
Including
• BRAND-NEW DVD LISTINGS
• DIRECTOR AND STAR INDEXES
• COMPLETE ACADEMY AWARD LISTINGS
• WHERE TO GET THOSE HARD-TO-FIND VIDEOS

About this title

About the Author

Mick Martin, a lifelong film fan, has been reviewing movies professionally for thirty-three years in all forms of media. He worked for The Sacramento Union from 1976 until its demise in 1993; he joined the staff this year when it was resurrected as a weekly magazine His other passion is blues music, which has resulted in ongoing tours of Europe and twelve CDs with his band, Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers. Their latest release is One Foot in Front of the Other.

Marsha Porter, author of numerous short stories, articles, and a teacher’s handbook, holds a master’s degree in educational administration. She’s taught a foreign-films class and written a monthly column. Currently, she does freelance writing and editing and teaches English.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0345449983
• ISBN 13: 9780345449986
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 1664