501 Must-See Movies: 501 Series - Softcover

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9780753726983: 501 Must-See Movies: 501 Series

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ISBN 10: 075372698X ISBN 13: 9780753726983

Publisher: Pyramid, 2014

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501 Must-See Movies is divided into ten genres, with films appearing in chronological order in each category. Every film is illustrated and each entry includes a synopsis of the plot, details of awards for which it was nominated and those it won, and fascinating background or insider knowledge about the making of the picture, as well as our experts' rationale for defining it as 'must-see'.

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.

Containing over a century of film history 501 Must-See Movies is a 'must have' on all bookshelves and is the perfect companion to any home cinema DVD collection.

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Book Description:

Now revised and updated, this new paperback edition of 501 Must-See Movies makes essential reading for both the film buff and those who simply enjoy going to the movies.

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.

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