1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die by Schneider, Stephen Jay

This specialFifth Anniversary Editionof the acclaimed film reference guide is packed with virtually everything movie lovers need to know about the films they simply must see. Stephen Jay Schneider and his team of writers have brought the book up to date by including the most memorable movies released during the past five years. Among their new additions areThe Queen, The Lives of Others, Brokeback Mountain,and several more recent movies that have attracted worldwide attention. Covering more than a century of filmmaking and dating back to silent-era sensations such as Edwin S. Porter?The Great Train Robberyand Chaplin?The Gold Rush,this book describes musicals, dramas, screwball comedies, experimental ?ew Wave?films from 1950s and ?0s Italy and France, major films noir, classic westerns, action and adventure films, and even memorable documentaries. It lists each film? director and cast, presents a plot summary and production notes, and cites interesting, often little-known facts relating to the film? cast, storyline, and production. For students of cinema, discerning film buffs, DVD collectors, and readers who enjoy thumbing through and reminiscing over cherished screen moments,1001 Movies You Must See Before You Dieis the place to start reading. Filled with 800 movie still shots and actors?photos.

Author: Schneider, Stephen Jay

Language: English

Edition: 3

Binding: Hardcover

Pages: 960

Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing

Publication Date: 2008-10-01