1001 Movies: You Must See Before You Die (1001 You Must See)

1001 Movies: You Must See Before You Die (1001 You Must See)

by StevenJaySchneider (Editor), Steven Jay Schneider (Author)

Synopsis

"1001 Movies" is now well-established as the definitive guide to everything you need to know about must-see movies, from the films you shouldn't have missed the first time around, to the films you can see again and again. Expert critics in each genre of film, from romance to horror and sci-fi, have painstakingly included, revised, cut and added films to bring the must-watch list bang up-to-date for 2010, from "Avatar" to "The Hurt Locker", from "Inglourious Basterds" to "An Education". They will tell you exactly why these films deserve inclusion in this definitive illustrated list, about their conception and development, and even about the most famous pieces of memorabilia associated with them. Packed with vital statistics, and a few facts that may surprise you, this is a collector's must for the bookshelf as well as an entertaining read for all those who love the wonderful world of film.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 960
Publisher: Cassell Illustrated
Published: 01 Oct 2010

ISBN 10: 1844036901
ISBN 13: 9781844036905
Book Overview: Previous editions of 1001 Movies have been hugely successful, reaching sales of well over 90,000. Revised and up-to-date reviews of the top movies of all time selected by a leading international critics. Over 500 black & white and colour images of film posters and stills. The definitive guide for all movie lovers.

Media Reviews
I have, by the way, seen 943 of the 1001 movies, and am carefully rationing the remaining titles to prolong my life. Roger Ebert Both a fun stroll through some all-time favourites, and a guilty reminder of just how many great movies I haven't seen yet... Aubrey Day, Total Film As edited by Steven Jay Schneider, it makes for addictive browsing, and likewise features top quality stills. Film Review
Author Bio
Steven Jay Schneider lectures in Cinema Studies at New York University, and has taught in various institutions including Harvard and Birkbeck College, London. He is a regular contributor to cinematic journals and an authority on horror films, as well as directors like Kathryn Bigelow and David Lynch.