To choose life or not to choose life; that is the question. Enjoyed the film? Want to know more? Go behind the scenes with the ultimate film guides and get the bigger picture. Discover how Trainspotting broke new ground within British cinema and became the highest placed film of the 1990's. Understand how the film related to the 90's culture of Britpop and 'Cool Britannia' and how music played an important role in the significance of certain scenes. Consider the film's importance within Briti...
The International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival (Festival, #1)
by Andrea Canales
With over 1.75 million copies sold worldwide, this book is a must-have for all movie lovers. This edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die covers more than a century of movie history. Selected and authored by a team of international film critics, every profile is packed with details, plot summaries and production notes, and little-known facts relating to the film's history. Each entry offers a fresh look at some the greatest films of all time. This all-new edition has been updated with...
This collection of film profiles, comprising 37 discussions, covers a variety of films from the twentieth century. It will appeal to a wide reading audience interested in exploring the relevance of films to literature, and culture more broadly. At the same time, the films under consideration are viewed as moves in mind, by which we trade with one another the look of things brought to presence by the shocking directness of eyesight.
Since the early days of cinema, there has been an insatiable demand for new product. As the number of movies increased, many began to resemble each other and fall into certain types of genres. Critics, filmmakers, and audiences have classified films into groupings for critical appraisal, easy identification of the subject, or a quick clue to the films nature. From abstract through erotic, from new Chinese cinema or zombie films, 775 genres are included in this comprehensive reference work. Each...
Either you love becoming a film buff or you are wrong
by Potter Press
The Spirit of Revolt and the Quest for Freedom in the Cinema of the 60's
by James Clark
Beginning with a general overview of film noir and covering its most important themes chapter by chapter (lovers plan murder, corrupt police, doomed love, psychological noir, etc.), this coplously illustrated handbook provides instant and in-depth access to the film noir genre for amateurs and aflclonados alike. Among the films covered are these "top ten": Double Indemnity, Kiss Me Deadly, Gun Crazy, Criss Cross, Detour, In A Lonely Place, T-Men, Out of the Past, The Reckless Moment, and Touch o...