Four Star Movies: The Best Movies of All Time FROM THE PUBLISHER
In this lively and provocative tour, the authors have ranked history's best films from 1 to 101, and provided commentary, summaries, detailed biographers of the directors and major players, lots of behind-the scenes, information, and fabulous photographs on every page. Want to know who was slated to play Scarlett O'Hara before Vivien Leigh came along? How much money Lawrence of Arabia took in at the box office? It's all here, plus comments and rankings from the major critics, awards won, and much more. The list of films alone will provide hours of conversations, and prompt readers to run to the vidoes store to re-experience the classics from Hitchcock to Spielberg.
SYNOPSIS
Here's fun for movie lovers even if the 101 films the authors have chosen cause consternation; they don't expect to please everyone, after all, and they do give reasons for their choices. The selected films are presented in a large format (10.5x13"), which affords engaging display of numerous stills. Along with a plot summary, each film profile includes bios of personnel; listings of credits, Academy awards and nominations, and the film's appearance on other lists; "behind the screen" production tidbits and gossip; and quotes from critics and others. Silent films are excluded (good material for some other book). Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
FROM THE CRITICS
School Library Journal
Adult/High School-The introduction lists the authors' criteria in considering movies to include in this book. The selections include a wide variety of films from "art" to "popular," providing coverage of just about any type. Each entry begins with a ranking beside the title. Remarks about the movie and its special qualities come just beneath the title, with a photograph of a memorable scene at the bottom. A plot synopsis, information on the major actors, awards, gossipy tidbits, what the critics say, and more are included. Outstanding posters appear with the ranking and title of each film. Cross-references are provided. The index contains movies, performers, and other important persons, such as film critic Roger Ebert or an association important to moviemaking. Those who enjoy a good movie will be delighted to immerse themselves in this outstanding volume.-Pam Johnson, Fairfax County Public Library, VA Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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