501 Must-See Movies (501 Series) - Hardcover

Emma Beare

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0753722240 ISBN 13: 9780753722244

Publisher: Bounty Books, 2008

Synopsis

501 Must-See Movies is essential reading for both the film buff and those who simply enjoy going to the movies. Many of the unrivalled classics are here, but perhaps seen from a new perspective by dynamic young critics, together with some unexpected and new discoveries. The book is divided into ten genres, with fifty films (plus one!) appearing in chronological order in each category. Every film is illustrated and each entry includes a synopsis of the plot, details of awards, and a fascinating background or insider knowledge about the making of the picture, as well as our experts' rationale for defing it as must-see.

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From the Back Cover

Grab some popcorn and treat yourself to a viewing of 501 Must-See Movies, featuring hundreds of movie stills, behind-the-scenes insights, and critical film analysis. A must-have for movie fans! ¥ Talk about a box-office smash! 501 Must-See Movies showcases over a century of film history in pictures and text ¥ Explores ten film genres in detail: action/adventure, comedy, drama, horror, musical, romance, sci-fi & fantasy, mystery & thriller, war, and western ¥ Each featured film includes photographs, a synopsis of the plot, awards, behind-the-scenes insights, and expert analysis ¥ Glossy cover features screen legends Audrey Hepburn, Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Clint Eastwood, Robert DeNiro, and Judy Garland in some of their most memorable roles ¥ Features hundreds of stunning images, including movie stills and press shots ¥ A must-have for any movie fan's collection

About the Author

Ann Lloyd began her professional interest in film by studying at the London Film School before moving into publishing. Since then she has been the co-originator and editor on The Movie partwork magazine; a regular columnist or film reviewer for various film magazines and a feature-writer for DVD magazines; the editor of numerous film histories, encyclopedias and other film reference books. Rob Hill brings technical, insider expertise as well as encyclopedic knowledge to his refreshing contributions to this book. A film buff's buff, his work in film post-production at one of the UK's leading visual effects companies informs his natural gift and critical eye in assessing the work of directors, actors and the crew in his considered reviews. Ronald Bergan is a regular contributor to many British national newspapers and has been consultant and writer on a number of TV documentaries. He is Vice-President of FIPRESCI (International Federation of Film Critics). He has held the Davidson Chair of Humanistic at Florida International University in Miami, where he currently teaches Film History and Theory, and has published many books. Chris Darke is a writer and critic who has published widely on film and in The Independent, Sight and Sound, and Film Comment, among others. A collection of his essays Light Readings: Film Criticism and Screen Arts (Wallflower Press) was published in 2000. Cara Frost-Sharratt is a dynamic, young critic, writer, and editor, who has contributed to many published books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bounty Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0753722240
• ISBN 13: 9780753722244
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English