Synopses & Reviews
An updated guide to classic movies from the leading authority on film From the author of the bestselling annual Movie Guide comes this ultimate guide for fans of classic films both familiar and obscure. The Classic Movie Guide covers thousands of films, from the silent era to the 1960s, including The Birth of a Nation, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Grand Illusion, and The Maltese Falcon (all three versions: 1931, 1936, and 1941), Singin' in the Rain, and Godzilla, King of the Monsters! With entries spanning across the decades, this comprehensive guide has expanded star and director indexes, and capsule reviews of obscure and forgotten-the sort that turn up on Turner Classic Movies in the wee hours of the morning. This is the perfect companion for anyone who loves the thrill of discovering vintage movies on DVD or cable.
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"Indispensable." --
Los Angeles Times "Head and shoulders above the rest." --The New York Times
"Maltin's Film Guide...belongs next to every TV and VCR in every home." - -USA Today
"The single most important reference book in every American home." -- Esquire
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"Maltin's movie guide is still * * * *." -
USA TodayReview
"The go-to choice for both film geeks and casual couch potatoes." -
The New York Times Book ReviewReview
"I recommend Leonard Maltin's guide, which has become standard." -
Roger Ebert's Video CompanionSynopsis
From Leonard Maltin, author of the bestselling annual Movie Guide, comes this guide to classic movies. Leonard Maltinas Classic Movie Guide includes more than 7,000 capsule reviews of classic movies, including: The Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone With the Wind (1939), The Philadelphia Story (1940), High Noon (1952), and Guess Whoas Coming to Dinner (1967).
In addition, this unique volume also offers a star and director index, a full listing of classic movies on DVD, and Leonard Maltinas unique Top Ten lists. The result is an authoritative, dynamic guide to the classics no film aficionado should be without.
Synopsis
The definitive guide to classic films from one of America's most trusted film critics
From the author of the bestselling annual Movie Guide comes this ultimate guide for fans of classic films both familiar and obscure. The Classic Movie Guide covers thousands of films, from the silent era to the 1960s, including The Birth of a Nation, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Grand Illusion, and The Maltese Falcon (all three versions: 1931, 1936, and 1941), Singin' in the Rain, and Godzilla, King of the Monsters With entries spanning across the decades, this comprehensive guide has expanded star and director indexes, and capsule reviews of obscure and forgotten-the sort that turn up on Turner Classic Movies in the wee hours of the morning. This is the perfect companion for anyone who loves the thrill of discovering vintage movies on DVD or cable.
Synopsis
From one of the country's leading film critics and historians comes a dynamic, authoritative guide to classic movies. Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide includes more than 7,000 capsule reviews of such classic movies as The Birth of a Nation, Gone with the Wind, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.
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This one-of-a-kind guide to classic movies is from the leading authority on film: Leonard Maltin, author of the bestselling annual "Movie Guide."
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More than 16,000 capsule movie reviews, with more than 300 new entries
“Maltin’s movie guide is still ****”--USA Today
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More than 13,000 DVD and 13,000 video listings
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Up-to-date list of mail-order and online sources for buying and renting DVDs and videos
NEW Newly updated index of leading performers
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Official motion picture code ratings from G to NC-17
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Old and new theatrical and video releases rated **** to BOMB
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Exact running times—an invaluable guide for recording and for discovering which movies have been edited
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Reviews of little-known sleepers, foreign films, rarities, and classics
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Leonard's all-new personal recommendations for movie lovers
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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 Maltins 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 Maltins personal recommendations, and more than two hundred new entriesincluding many offbeat and obscure filmsthis new edition is a must-have companion for every movie lover.
About the Author
Leonard Maltin is one of today's most respected film historians and critics. He appears regularly on
Entertainment Tonight, and hosts
Secret's Out on Reelz Channel. He teaches at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts.