Reel Adventures: The Savvy Teen's Guide to Great Movies

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Grade 5 Up-A guide to choosing a few gems from among the thousands of videos out there, this attractive little book is organized by category-"Getting There," "The Great Escape," "Think about It," "Fright Night," and "Just for Laughs," ensuring easy access to some new favorites. Catchy film descriptions, memorable moments or lines, the "message," and suggestions for similar titles accompany the entries, which are arranged alphabetically. The last few pages are devoted to an index of films, and one of actors. Books that review films abound, but they have more sophisticated analysis and a more serious tone. Teens will enjoy browsing through this one.Susan Riley, Mount Kisco Public Library, NYCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Susan Riley, School Library Journal 11/2002
A guide to choosing a few gems from among the thousands of videos out there ... Teens will enjoy browsing through this one.


Gwyneth Evans, Quill & Quire 11/2002
Lively and informative ... eclectic in its coverage of different genres.


Book Description
A comprehensive guide to 250 timeless movies that teenagers will love! Here is an engaging, breezy, and fun guide that hits the sweet spot when it comes to movies that appeal to teens. Included are the best of the more recent blockbusters, lesser-known edgy satires, and thought-provoking films, as well as vintage classics that have stood the test of time. The expansive selection of movies covers a surprisingly wide range of styles and eras, which all have something to say over the crunch of popcorn. These are accomplished films that invite viewers into unique worlds, and all are available at the corner video store. Five categories of movies are covered, from serious drama to comedy to what the author terms "Fright Night." There are action adventure flicks as well as those often described as coming-of-age films. Each entry includes: - a brief synopsis - the author's cut-to-the-chase opinion - a memorable moment or line to watch for - a quick message about what the movie is trying to say - "Check This Out": films with a similar theme, interest or plot Throughout, sidebars reveal little-known facts about the movies. An index at the back of the book provides quick reference. Written by professional movie critic and film fanatic John Lekich, this is an authoritative guide with a wonderfully jaunty tone. John's enthusiasm for movies, both new and old, is genuinely infectious, as readers will quickly discover. And the good news is that you don't have to be a teen to enjoy these films!


About the Author
John Lekich is a full-time movie reviewer for The Georgia Straight magazine. He is also the author of a novel for young adults, The Losers' Club. John lives in Vancouver.


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Gr 5 Up-A guide to choosing a few gems from among the thousands of videos out there, this attractive little book is organized by category-"Getting There," "The Great Escape," "Think about It," "Fright Night," and "Just for Laughs," ensuring easy access to some new favorites. Catchy film descriptions, memorable moments or lines, the "message," and suggestions for similar titles accompany the entries, which are arranged alphabetically. The last few pages are devoted to an index of films, and one of actors. Books that review films abound, but they have more sophisticated analysis and a more serious tone. Teens will enjoy browsing through this one.-Susan Riley, Mount Kisco Public Library, NY Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.


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