Dvd & Video Guide 2007 (DVD and Video Guide) - Softcover

Martin, Mick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0345493311 ISBN 13: 9780345493316

Publisher: Ballantine Books Inc., 2006

Synopsis

“THE BEST.”
–People

“THE BEST ALL-AROUND VOLUME.”
–Newsday

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 2007 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-four years in all forms of media. He worked for The Sacramento Union daily newspaper from 1976 until its demise in 1993. His other passion is blues music, which has resulted in ongoing tours of Europe and eighteen 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.

Synopsis:

Reviews thousands of movies and rates each film according to a five-star rating system, and features cross-indexing by title, director, and cast.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ballantine Books Inc.
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0345493311
• ISBN 13: 9780345493316
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1664