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Reference & Annuals Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2010 Roger Ebert For nearly twenty-five years, Roger Ebert's annual collection has been recognized as the preeminent source for full-length critical movie reviews. The 2010 Yearbook includes more than five hundred reviews along with interviews, essays, tributes, journal entries, and his famous "Questions for the Movie Answer Man." Softcover, 662 pp. $36.99. Movie Lists Paul Simpson These film-obsessive lists, arranged by genre, director or actor, answer that most difficult of questions: what DVD should you rent? Fancy a screwball comedy? Here, you will find all of the classics. Not seen all of Herzog's oeuvre? Here's the guide to his best. Desperate to see another James Cagney movie? No problem. In all, this is an entertaining an addictive movie encyclopedia. Softcover, 416 pp. $17.95. Stagecoach to Tombstone: The Filmgoers' Guide to the Great Westerns Howard Hughes The American West on film is dust and drama, shootouts and saloons in a land created by the directors who themselves were captivated by the romance of it all. Stagecoach to Tombstone tells the true story of the American West on film. With fresh insight, Howard Hughes explores 27 key films and draws on production notes, cast and crew biographies, and the films' box-office success, to reveal their place in western history. Softcover, 274 pp. $21.95. 101 Sci-Fi Movies You Must See Before You Die Steven Jay Schneider From the low-budget Flash Gordon tales to the the slick CGI-realized world of The Matrix, science-fiction films have long pushed at the boundaries of the visually and dramatically fantastic. In this book, you will be guided through the history of this famous genre, with 101 profiles of the best films that this cinematic mode has to offer. Softcover, 416 pp. $17.99. 101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die Steven Jay Schneider Fascinating and disturbing, horror films expose our most primal fears: our nightmares, our terrors, our vulnerability and revulsion, our terror of the unknown, and our fear of sex, death, or loss of identity. With insight from critics, historians, and academics, this book explores and illuminates the enduring popularity of this genre. Softcover, 415 pp. $17.99. Movies: The Ultimate Insider's Guide Robert Kahn Always in pursuit of the best and most obscure movies, filmmakers, artists, and writers are ideal guides to film. With over 250 films to choose from, discover great but little-known films in this unique guide from the creators of the City Secrets travel series. Softcover, 306 pp. $22.95. Halliwell's The Movies that Matter David Gritten Long established as the first and last word in movie-going information, Halliwell's is the film industry's favourite guide. In this major new edition, David Gritten, former chairman of the London Film Critics' Circle, brings Halliwell's into the 21st century. Here are the movies that have created a benchmark and stand out through more than seven decades of filmmaking. Softcover, 711 pp. $41.95. The Greatest Movies Ever Jim Piazza & Gail Kinn From a century of great comedies, dramas, musicals, romances, and more, Kinn and Piazza have selected and ranked the top 101 films worldwide -- and provided insightful commentary, facts and figures, behind-the-scenes info, and lush photographs that bring each film to life on the page. The Greatest Movies Ever is a must-have for film buffs of every age and taste. Softcover, 324 pp. $26.95. Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide 2009 Leonard Maltin More than 17,000 capsule movie reviews, with more than 300 new entries; more than 10,000 DVD and 14,000 video listings; an up-to-date list of mail-order and online sources for buying and rentings DVDs and videos; and a newly updated index of leading performers and an index of leading directors. Softcover, 1644 pp. $10.99. "Have You Seen...?" David Thomson This new book is a generous history of film and an enticing critical appraisal written with as much humor and passion as historical knowledge. Not content to choose his own top films (though they are here), Thomson has created a list that will surprise and delight you. He also probes the question: after one hundred years of film, which ones are the best, and why? Hardcover, 1007 pages. $45.00. Time Out Film Guide 2009 John Pym The annual Time Out Film Guide covers every area of world cinema: classic silents and 1930s comedies, documentaries and the avant-garde, Europe and Asia, the Hollywood mainstream and B-movie horrors. Includes 17,500 films reviewed over the last 39 years by Time Out critics, credits for cast and other key creative personnel, strong international coverage, and a list of the world's 100 key movie websites. Softcover, 1345 pp. $32.95. Legendary Movies Paolo D'Agostini 140 chapters, profiling 140 movies, chosen from among the most beautiful, the most imaginative, the most surprising, and also the most successful in the history of cinema. Cinephiles will get lost in the gorgeously illustrated pages of this luxurious volume. Hardcover, 600 pp. $75.00. 10 Bad Dates with DeNiro: A Book of Alternative Movie Lists Edited by Richard T. Kelly Born of the cinephile's love of lists, penchant for argument, and obsession with the minutiae, Ten Bad Dates with DeNiro is a symposium and celebration of viewing pleasures, private passions, and cinematic lost causes. Contributions to this smart and provocative collection of out-of-the-box Top Tens include a fine cast of leading critics, filmmakers, and writers. Hardcover, 458 pp. $33.00. Movie London Tony Reeves From James Bond to Harry Potter, from Sense and Sensibility to The Bourne Ultimatum, Movie London is the film buff's travel guide to London. It contains detailed coverage of over 500 films, illustrated with hundreds of exclusive location photographs. This unique guide also contains maps for movie-themed walks and various full colour features. Softcover, 184 pp. $16.95. Obsessed With Hollywood Andrew J. Rausch With a whopping 2,500 original questions spanning the world of film, Obsessed With Hollywood is a movie-lover's untimate trivia experience! Test your knowledge on everything from the most popular movie moments to the most obscure factoids in categories such as Classic Films, The Directors, Academy Awards, and more - including Guilty Pleasures: those movies so bad, they're terrific. Filled with movie morsels to elevate even the most diehard film junkies beyond their current level of expertise, Obsessed with Hollywood is an addictive diversion for anyone with an appreciation for the silver screen. Hardcover, 320 pp. $25.95. 100 Shakespeare Films BFI Screen Guides Daniel Rosenthal Shakespeare's plays have inspired spaghetti Westerns and British Oscar-winners, Bollywood thrillers and Soviet epics. Covering twenty plays, Daniel Rosenthal's selection of 100 Shakespeare films spans a century of cinema, from a silent Tempest (1907) to Kenneth Branagh's As You Like It (2006). Rosenthal traces the history of screen Shakespeare and analyses the pros and cons of adaptation. Presented alphabetically by Shakespeare play, each chapter begins with a synopsis.The film essays explore cinematography, design, dialogue, music and performance. Softcover, 298 pp. $26.99. The Academy Awards: The Complete Unofficial History Jim Piazza & Gail Kinn Meet the cast of thousands - the stars and storytellers, those behind the scenes and in front of the cameras - as they enjoy their coveted moment in the spotlight at Hollywood's most glamorous and important celebration. Nearly eighty years of film history unfold in these pages, in words and images, along with all the detailed information that makes it the perfect one-stop reference for film fans. So settle into your seat on the aisle at the Academy Awards! Movies of the 30s Jurgen Muller From Tod Browning's Dracula (1931) to Charlie Chaplin's Great Dictator (1940), this volume dives into the flashy and vibrant cinema of the 1930s. It was a time when the world was plagued by great economic hardship, an unfathomable war was taking shape, and humanity sought refuge in the sweet distraction of motion pictures. Softcover, 575 pp. $52.99. Movie Mistakes Take Five Jon Sandys Ever spotted a digital watch in a historic film? Or seen an extra walk slap bang into a door frame? There's nothing we love more than pointing out other people's mistakes, and this updated edition of the best-selling Movie Mistakes is packed with over a thousand cinematic slip-ups from some of our best-loved films. Softcover, 317 pp. $9.99. Film Studies: The Basics Amy Villarejo Film Studies: The Basics gives necessary information about the movie industry; who does what on a film set; the history, the technology and the art of cinema, and theories of stardom, genre and film-making. Including illustrations and examples from an international range of films drawn from a century of movie making and a glossary of terms for ease of reference, this book is a suitable guide for film students or fans. Softcover, 171 pp. $22.50. Zombiemania: 80 Movies to Die For Arnold T. Blumberg & Andrew Hershberger Zombiemania takes an in-depth look at one of the most popular horror film categories of all time. What is it that makes us so scared of and yet so intrigued by the living dead? Why is it that shambling corpses with a taste for brains, or mindless automatons controlled by a voodoo master still retain such relentless power? This book is illustrated with many still photographs from films of this genre, some published for the first time. Softcover, 497 pp. $29.95. Your Movie Sucks Roger Ebert In the same vein as his best-seller I Hated, Hated, Hated, This Movie, Roger Ebert's new book collects his most scathing recent reviews of not only movies that were at the bottom of the barrel, but also movies that he found underneath the barrel. Softcover, 338 pp. $20.95. Film Review 2006-2007 James Cameron-Wilson Film Review is the world's longest-established film annual. The 62nd edition presents the definitive guide to the year's cinema, featuring reviews of every theatrically released movie and new DVD. The reviews and technical information are accompanied by features on new faces, noteworthy events, outstanding soundtracks, details of awards and festivals and a chapter of showbusiness obituaries. Lavishly illustrated and packed with incisive commentary and opinions, Film Review is an essential reference for movie enthusiasts and industry professionals. Hardcover, 208 pp. $49.95. Film Review 2005-2006 - Hardcover, 208 pp. $49.99. Screen World - Volume 57: 2006 John Willis Movie fans eagerly await each year's new edition of Screen World, the definitive record of the cinema since 1949. Volume 57 provides an illustrated listing of every significant American and foreign film released in the United States in 2005, documented with more than 1000 color and black-and-white photographs. Hardcover, 466 pp. $64.95. You Gotta See This: More Than 100 of Hollywood's Best Reveal and Discuss Their Favourite Films Cindy Pearlman Everyone has a favorite movie--even the people who make them. In You Gotta See This, veteran entertainment reporter Cindy Pearlman gets the scoop on the top film picks of Hollywood's entertainment elite. Through more than one hundred interviews with actors, writers, and directors, Pearlman discovers the eclectic - and frequently surprising - tastes of the people responsible for the motion pictures we love. Softcover, 256 pp. $18.50. DVD Delirium Volume 3 Nathaniel Thompson The all new DVD Delirium Volume 3 perfectly compliments the previous two volumes, covering a brand new selection of the world's greatest cult movies on DVD. Featuring in-depth reviews of horror, exploitation, arthouse, erotic, foreign language, thriller, action, and just plain weird movies, this edition of the ultimate guide to DVD stands alone as an essential book for all film fanatics, and also features a comprehensive index covering 1, 2, and 3, thus enabling readers to have instant access to almost 2000 DVD reviews. Softcover, 639 pp. $32.95. Movie Lust Maitland McDonagh Packed with more than 1,300 film recommendations ranging from art house classics to camp-filled trash, Movie Lust is the perfect guide to finding your new favourite flicks. Here are 100 eclectic and entertaining movie lists from respected film reviewer Maitland McDonagh, including: "Anime for Dummies,""Fairy Tales for Grown-Ups,""Not Your Father's Musicals,""Silents are Golden,""Superior Sequels," and "The Zombie Stomp." 100 Great Film Performances You Should Remember... But Probably Don't John Dileo In this enlightening book, John Dileo ventures beyond the obvious to pay tribute to a collection of acting feats that have made priceless but often underappreciated contributions to the art of screen acting. He gets to the heart of what made the performances so original and memorable, whetting your appetite to see all one hundred of these superb, eye-opening performances again -- or, for the first time. Softcover, 415 pp. $27.50. Back to top

Film Studies Annuals Biographies Director Biographies Producer Biographies Canadian Film Studies National Film Studies Film Criticism • Film Noir • Gay, Lesbian & Queer Criticism, Theory and History • Horror Films • Women, Gender & Feminist Criticism, Theory & History Film Glossaries & Encylopedias Film History Guides On Individual Films Directing & Producing Media Screenplays & Screenwriting Technical Film Actors & Acting

The Film Encyclopedia 5th Edition Ephraim Katz This is the most comprehensive one-volume encyclopedia on film, and it has long been considered the undisputed bible of the film industry. With up-to-date additions, this fifth edition features more than 8,000 A-Z entries on the artistic, technical, and commercial aspects of moviemaking. Unrivaled in its scope, The Film Encyclopedia is the indispensable film book for moviegoers, students, critics, and everyone associated with the art and craft of motion pictures. Softcover, 1542 pp. $39.95. Reel Views 2 James Berardinelli Reel Views 2 is the expanded, thoroughly updated successor to Reel Views, based on the hugely popular film web-site reelviews.net. Included are over 150 new reviews and an all-new chapter on Director's Cuts, Special Edition DVDs, and Easter Eggs. Softcover, 612 pp. $28.99. Strike the Baby and Kill the Blonde: An Insider's Guide to Film Slang Dave Knox Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a gaffer and a grip? Or what makes the best boy so great? In this fact-filled book, Dave Knox, a top camera operator and longtime veteran of the film industry, gives you the inside story on the lingo and slang heard on a set. This is an A-Z guide to making a movie: the equipment, the crew, and sometimes hilarious terminology -- everything that you need to know to sound like a seasoned pro. Softcover, 223 pp. $17.95. The Hollywood Dictionary Variety If you want to make it in Hollywood you'd better learn the lingo! This indipensible A-to-Z guide is guaranteed to make you sound like you know what you're talking about -- even when you don't. Hardcover, 96 pp. $18.95.   Movie Game Book Pierre Murat & Michel Grisolia Exploring all aspects of cinema, from 1895 to the present, this book tests your knowledge of genres, filmmakers, myths, movements, themes, legends, and more. Beautifully illustrated with more than 300 photographs, this original and interactive history of film offers an opportunity to better understand the most popular of art forms. Softcover, 396 pp. $40.00. Halliwell's Top 1000 John Walker A canon has been established. In this mighty tome, long-time Halliwell's editor, John Walker, lists out Halliwell's 1000 favourite films. The merits of each movie are given a full evaluation, including information such as the cast and crew on the film, any awards the movie won, DVD and soundtrack availability plus other interesting facts such as original film titles and gossip from behind-the-scenes. Richly illustrated, with film stills and posters, this is a book every cinema-goer will want to own. Softcover, 572 pp. $39.95. The New York Times Guide to the Best 1000 Movies Ever Made Peter M. Nichols This handy reference book covers the entire spectrum of cinema, from the first talkies of the 1930's to blockbusters like The Wizard of Oz and Chicago; from timeless classics like Casablanca and Notorious to modern award winners like Shakespeare in Love and Boys Don't Cry. Beloved foreign films by directors such as Truffaut, Kurosawa, Fellini, and Almodovar appear with milestone achievements by renowned American directors like Kubrick, Huston, Spielberg, and Welles. The reviews -- by Vincent Canby, Janet Maslin, and others -- are eloquent, honest, incisive, and intuitive, making this book not only an invaluable resource for any film lover but also a fascinating, often surprising insight into Hollywood history. Softcover, 1174 pp. $36.95. Movies of the 50s Jurgen Muller With TV stealing audiences away from movie palaces, filmmakers in the 50s sought to provide the public with an experience that they couldn't get in their living rooms. James Dean, Cinemascope, The French New Wave, and Godzilla: the 1950s marked the transition to a truly modern cinema. In this glorious volume, a varied cornucopia of films have been collected and profiled, to offer an unrivaled perspective on the decade in film. Illustrated cover-to-cover in colour and black & white. Softcover, 577 pp. $55.99. Movies of the 60s Jurgen Muller Positioned precariously between the uptight 50s and the freewheeling 70s, the 1960s marked a turbulent time in the film industry. Now that audiences were more and more glued to their TV sets and the abolition of the Production Code loosened up the rules about what was “permissible” in cinema, filmmakers had more freedom to explore the possibilities of film as an art form. Softcover, 640 pp. Movies of the 70s Jurgen Muller Often referred to as the last Golden Age of cinema, the 1970s was a period of artistic innovation, formal experimentation, and commercial explosion. In this splendidly designed year by year chronicle, the most significant films of this revolutionary decade are examined. 736 pp. $59.99. Movies of the 80s Jurgen Muller The 1980s brought us a cinema of polarities: high-tech futurism and gritty urbanism; big-budget blockbusters and low-budget independents; escapist fantasies and compelling realism. This stunning visual catalogue offers a comprehensive look at the decade and offers insightful comments on the defining trends. Softcover, 863 pp. $59.99. Back to top

Manhattan on Film: Walking Tours of Hollywood's Fabled Front Lot Chuck Katz This special guide to the Big City takes the reader on fourteen walking tours of Manhattan's most memorable film locations. From Katz's Delicatessen, where Meg Ryan verbally simulated an orgasm in When Harry Met Sally... to the Dakota apartment building, where Rosemary's Baby slept, to St. Bartholomew's Church, where Arthur left his bride at the altar, here you will find key sites from more than seventy-five years of moviemaking. Softcover, 331 pp. $28.95. The Moviegoer's Companion Rhiannon Guy What is the longest film ever made? Why do all movie phone numbers begin with 555? Who did one-arm push-ups while collecting his Oscar? Discover the answer to these and other movie trivia questions in this entertaining collection of fascinating film facts. Hardcover, 153 pp. $23.95.   The Official Razzie Movie Guide: Enjoying the Best of Hollywood's Worst John Wilson The people love them and the industry loathes them, but since 1981, the Golden Raspberry Awards, hosted by creator John Wilson, have bestowed Razzies on the movies so bad they're in a wildly entertaining class by themselves. The Official Razzie Movie Guide lets the discerning 'bad movie lover' in on the culprits of the screen crimes, snippets of some of the best brain-numbing dialogue of our time and scenes to watch out for. Softcover, 380 pp. $21.95. Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide Leonard Maltin Along with the stupendous growth of Leonard Maltin's annual Movie Guide came the unfortunate necessity of removing older reviews in order to make room for new additions. These "lost" reviews, as well as hundreds of others, have been collected in this one-of-a-kind guide to classic movies. Furthermore, this comprehensive volume offers a star and director index, and Leonard Maltin's personal list of top classic DVDs. The result is an authoritative, dynamic guide to the classics that no film aficionado should be without. Softcover, 686 pp. $29.00. The New Biographical Dictionary of Film David Thomson Expanded and updated for 2004. More a bible than a dictionary, this revised edition of David Thomson's definitive classic is required reading for anyone with even a passing interest in film. With over 1300 concise yet astutely observed biographical sketches of the most significant personalities in film history, this book is as intelligent as it is comprehensive as it is entertaining. Essential. Softcover. $32.95. Back to top

Motion Picture Purgatory Volume 1 Rick Trembles From the pages of free weekly The Montreal Mirror comes the best of Rick Trembles distinctive hybrid film-review/column/comic strip Motion Picture Purgatory. Frequently resembling storyboards and plotline trajectories, this novel new form of film criticism is sure to bring you much enjoyment as you re-experience some of your favourite cult films. Softcover, 191 pp. $23.95. All About Oscar: The History and Politics of the Academy Awards Emanuel Levy A book for all film lovers! All About Oscar covers 75 years and builds on Emanuel Levy's well-known work on the Academy Awards. Ever wonder how Oscar got its name? Who has been nominated the most times without winning? Why more than a billion people worldwide watch every year? Here are the answers! Softcover, 400 pp. $25.95. The Scarecrow Video Movie Guide Scarecrow Video Seattle's Scarecrow Video is the biggest little video store in America, and a mecca for serious cinephiles: Roger Ebert, Bernardo Bertolucci, Quentin Taratino, and John Woo have all made pilgrimidges. Now the staff and friends of Scarecrow video have assembled their first video guide, and it is as opinionated as it is eclectic. With nearly 4,000 films reviewed, this is Scarecrow's list of laughable, important, fluffy, gory, illuminating, so-bad-it's-good videos for anyone interested in the art -- both high and low -- of cinema. Softcover, 808 pp. $34.95. A to Z Guide to Film Terms Third Edition Tim Moshansky This handy, pocket-sized A-Z guide is exhaustive in its listings of film industry jargon and technical terms. "Dutch Angle", "Buffalo Box", "MacGuffin", "Work Print", "BFL", and more terms than you can ever imagine are defined herein. An absolute must for industry professionals, film students, and movie fans. Softcover, 96 pp. $12.95. Eyeball Compendium Stephen Thrower Culled from the pages of Eyeball Magazine this omnibus of interviews, essays and reviews focuses on the very best of cinematic sex, horror, art, and exploitation -- everthing from Argento to Zulawski. Fans of off-beat genre films will appreciate this brilliantly written and generously illustrated volume. Softcover, 395 pp. $38.99. DVD Delirium 2: The International Guide to Weird and Wonderful Films on DVD Nathaniel Thompson Hundreds of fascinating films are reviewed in the all new second edition instalment of the A-to-Z DVD guide specially designed for collectors of cult, horror, exploitation, arthouse, erotic, foreign language, thriller, action and just plain weird movies! DVD Delirium 2 is a minefield for the serious collector with DVD's from all over the world reviewed and analysed by Thompson along with renowned cult film critics including Kim Newman and Tim Greaves. Softcover, 639 pp. $38.99. DVD Delirium: Volume 1 Redux Nathaniel Thompson DVD Delirium is the world's only A-to-Z DVD guide specially designed for collectors of cult, horror, exploitation, arthouse, erotic, foreign language, thriller, action, and just plain weird movies! Almost 1000 fascinating films reviewed in depth by Nathaniel Thompson - one of the world's leading DVD experts - along with renowned cult film critics Tim Greaves and Stephen Thrower. Softcover, 767 pp. $19.95. The Encyclopedia of British Film Brian McFarlane Comprehensive, authoritative and consistently entertaining, this is an essential reference work for all who work in, write about or simply enjoy watching British film. Inside you'll find nearly 6,000 entries: a veritable who's who of actors, directors, composers, cinematographers, writers, producers and all of the other creative personnel involved in British filmmaking. Softcover, 774 pp. $52.95. The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen Richard Crouse Richard Crouse, film critic and host of Rogers Television's award-winning Reel to Real, takes you on a journey through 70 years of cinema history, choosing his favorite "guilty pleasures". From the sublime to the ridiculous, this handy movie-goer's companion offers a wide-range of suggestions for those with a taste for the obscure, the over-looked, and the off-beat. Softcover, 254 pp. $19.95. Fangoria's 101 Best Horror Movies You've Never Seen Adam Lukeman Fans of horror films will scream with delight over this movie guide of 101 lesser-known horror classics. Inside you'll find everything from foreign gems and box-office disappointments, to straight-to-video sleepers and under-appreciated works by genre directors. Whether you like low-budget slasher films, tales of the supernatural, stylish giallos, or wall-to-wall splatter-fests, this book will guarantee you 101 sleepless nights. Softcover, 270 pp. $20.00. Back to top

Profoundly Disturbing Shocking Movies That Changed History Joe Bob Briggs In this affectionate account of cinema that undermines the mainstream, Joe Bob Briggs (dubbed "the aficionado of trash" by the Wall Street Journal) lovingly examines fifteen of cinema's most notorious and influencial cult films. Included are chapters on Shaft, Ilsa: She-Wolf of the SS, The Wild Bunch, Deep Throat, Crash, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, and nine others. Softcover, 254 pp. $39.95.   The Movie Quiz Companion by Allan Foster An alphabetical listing of over 5,000 movie questions on subjects as diverse as decapitation, sabotage, prom nights and graveyards. Subject headings include themes, roles, settings, performers, and directors. Softcover, $27.95.   Great Movies You've Probably Missed: Videos You've Got To Rent by Ardis Sillick & Michael McCormick A guide to more than 400 film gems hidden in your video store that enables fans of every film genre to find some of the most overlooked, undiscovered, and under-appreciated celluloid classics in screen history. Softcover, $22.95. International Film Festival Guide Edited by Shael Stolberg A resource guide to film festivals around the world, listing festivals by country, month, genre and submission dates, and producers, distributors and film schools. With over 500 film festivals. $24.95. The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Films: Ali Baba to Zombies R.G. Young Provides vital credits on over 9,000 films of horror, fantasy, mystery, science fiction, heavy melodrama and film noir from 1896 to 1999. The very last word in fanta-film references. $39.95. Back to top

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