Turner Classic Movies Presents Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide
Title | Turner Classic Movies Presents Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Leonard Maltin |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 864 |
Release | 2015-09-29 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 0698197291 |
The definitive guide to classic films from one of America's most trusted film critics Thanks to Netflix and cable television, classic films are more accessible than ever. Now co-branded with Turner Classic Movies, Leonard Maltin’s Classic Movie Guide covers films from Hollywood and around the world, from the silent era through 1965, and from The Maltese Falcon to Singin’ in the Rain and Godzilla, King of the Monsters! Thoroughly revised and updated, and featuring expanded indexes, a list of Maltin’s personal recommendations, and three hundred new entries—including many offbeat and obscure films—this new edition is a must-have companion for every movie lover.
Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide
Title | Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Leonard Maltin |
Publisher | Plume |
Total Pages | 844 |
Release | 2010-01-27 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
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Covers thousands of films, from the silent era through 1965, including The Birth of a Nation, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Grand Illusion, The Maltese Falcon (all three versions: 1931, 1936, and 1941), Singin' in the Rain, and Godzilla, King of the Monsters! This comprehensive guide has expanded star and director indexes, more foreign films, and capsule reviews of little-known and forgotten films.
Leonard Maltin's 2013 Movie Guide
Title | Leonard Maltin's 2013 Movie Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Leonard Maltin |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 1664 |
Release | 2012-09-04 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1101604638 |
NEW More than 16,000 capsule movie reviews, with more than 300 new entries NEW More than 13,000 DVD and 13,000 video listings NEW Up-to-date list of mail-order and online sources for buying and renting DVDs and videos NEW Completely updated index of leading performers MORE Official motion picture code ratings from G to NC-17 MORE Old and new theatrical and video releases rated **** to BOMB MORE Exact running times—an invaluable guide for recording and for discovering which movies have been edited MORE Reviews of little-known sleepers, foreign films, rarities, and classics AND Leonard's personal list of fifty notable debut features Summer blockbusters and independent sleepers; masterworks of Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder, and Martin Scorsese; the timeless comedy of the Marx Brothers and Buster Keaton; animated classics from Walt Disney and Pixar; the finest foreign films ever made. This 2013 edition covers the modern era, from 1965 to the present, while including all the great older films you can’t afford to miss—and those you can—from box-office smashes to cult classics to forgotten gems to forgettable bombs, listed alphabetically, and complete with all the essential information you could ask for. • Date of release, running time, director, stars, MPAA ratings, color or black and white • Concise summary, capsule review, and four-star-to-BOMB rating system • Precise information on films shot in widescreen format • Symbols for DVD s, videos, and laserdiscs • Completely updated index of leading actors • Up-to-date list of mail-order and online sources for buying and renting DVDs and videos
Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide 2015
Title | Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide 2015 PDF eBook |
Author | Leonard Maltin |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 1611 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Motion pictures |
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Offers readers a comprehensive reference to the world of film, including more than thirteen thousand DVD titles, along with information on performers, ratings, running times, plots, and helpful features.
Leonard Maltin's Family Film Guide
Title | Leonard Maltin's Family Film Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Leonard Maltin |
Publisher | Signet Book |
Total Pages | 676 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 9780451197146 |
Recognized as one of the leading authorities on American film, Leonard Maltin is also a parent who is aware of the differences between a child's and critic's perspective on films. Each film listed includes its MPAA rating, an explanation of that rating, category, and the author's own rating system of whether or not a film is good, bad, or okay for both older and younger children. Leonard Maltin's film essays bring families together to create movie experiences that both parents and children can enjoy.
Leonard Maltin's Movie Encyclopedia
Title | Leonard Maltin's Movie Encyclopedia PDF eBook |
Author | Leonard Maltin |
Publisher | Dutton Adult |
Total Pages | 1006 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
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Maltin's long-awaited comprehensive Who's Who of Hollywood is entertaining and informative as only Maltin can make it. A must reference for any moviegoer's bookshelf--and the perfect companion to his bestselling Movie and Video Guide. Satellite TV tour.
The Essentials Vol. 2
Title | The Essentials Vol. 2 PDF eBook |
Author | Jeremy Arnold |
Publisher | Running Press Adult |
Total Pages | 738 |
Release | 2020-10-20 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 0762469404 |
A guide to fifty-two examples of must-see cinema, The Essentials Vol. 2 -- based on the Turner Classic Movies series -- is packed with behind-the-scenes stories, illuminating commentary, moments to watch for, and hundreds of photos spotlighting films that define what it means to be a classic. Since 2001, Turner Classic Movies' The Essentials has been the ultimate destination for cinephiles both established and new, showcasing films that have had a lasting impact on audiences and filmmakers everywhere. In this second volume based on the series, fifty-two films are profiled with insightful notes on why they're Essential, a guide to must-see moments, and running commentary from Essentials hosts past and present: TCM's Ben Mankiewicz and the late Robert Osborne, as well as Rob Reiner, Sydney Pollack, Molly Haskell, Carrie Fisher, Rose McGowan, Alec Baldwin, Drew Barrymore, Sally Field, William Friedkin, Ava DuVernay, and Brad Bird. Enjoy one film per week for a year of stellar viewing or indulge in your own classic movie festival. Spanning the silent era through the late 1980s with such diverse films as Top Hat, Brief Encounter, Rashomon, Vertigo, and Field of Dreams, it's an indispensable book for movie lovers to expand their knowledge of cinema and discover -- or revisit -- landmark films that impacted Hollywood forever.