Defining Moments in Movies : The Greatest Films, Stars, Scenes, and Events That Made Movie Magic

English

ISBN: 1844036049

EAN: 9781844036042

Category: Performing Arts / Film & Video / History & Criticism

Publisher: Cassell P L C

Release Date: 10/31/2007

Synopsis: Which moments have defined the silver screen: Bogeys Heres looking at you, Kid, inCasablanca? Hitchcocks shocking shower scene inPsycho? Morphing, flying bodies inThe Matrix? From the Lumi?re brothers first public film exhibition in 1895 through the arrival of sound, from the golden age of Hollywood to Italian Neo-Realism, the French New Wave, and beyond to contemporary Asian cinema, this guide captures every facet of movie magic. Worldwide in scope, and written by a team of experts, it encompasses all the major directors, brilliant stars, popular genres, and even the most significant technical developments and influential film criticism. Every film buff will treasure this!

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Defining Moments in Movies : The Greatest Films, Stars, Scenes, and Events That Made Movie Magic

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 1.87 inches

Width: 7.86 inches

Length: 6.75 inches

Weight: 60.6 oz

Pages: 800