1001: Movies You Must See Before Die

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Expert critics in each genre of film, from romance to horror and sci-fi, have once again painstakingly revised this list of essential must see-movies, cut and added films to bring the must-watch list bang up to date for 2014, from great classics like The Birth of a Nation and Gone With the Wind to recent Oscar nominees like Gravity, Nebraska, American Hustle and the blockbusters that are 12 Years a Slave and The Wolf of Wall Street. Each entry tells you exactly why these films deserve inclusion in this definitive illustrated list, engaging readers in each film's concept development and production, including curious trivia facts about the movies, as well as the most famous pieces of memorabilia associated with them. Illustrated with hundreds of stunning film stills, portraits and poster art 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die offers an incredible visual insight into the world of modern cinema. It puts together the most significant movies from all genres, from animation to Western, through action, comedy, documentary, musical, noir, romance, thriller, short and sci-fi. Movies from over 30 different countries have been included, offering a truly wide multi-cultural perspective, and the time span includes more than a century of extraordinary cinematography. Packed with vital statistics, and a few facts that might surprise you, this is a collector's must for the bookshelf as well as an entertaining read for all those who love the world of film. Whether your passion lies with The Blue Angel or Blue Velvet, from the films you shouldn't have missed the first time around, to the films you can see again and again, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die is the definitive guide for all movie lovers.

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With a fresh new design, 500 original movie posters and a completely revised and updated list of titles, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die is the essential guide for any movie lover. The book surveys the complete history of filmmaking, chronicling more than a century of productions from the very beginning of the movie history, from great classics like The Birth of a Nation and Gone WIth the Wind to recent blockbusters like Skyfall and Life of Pi. It includes all kinds of genres, from musicals to dramas, from comedies to westerns, noir, animation and documentary. For each title you can find still shots and actors' photos. Each profile is accompanied by a brief synopsis and critique; it also lists the film's director and cast and presents a plot summary and production notes, as well as quotes from movie directors, actors and critics. In addition, a trivia section provides you with bonus information you on film actors and production. Written by a passionate team of film critics and broadcasters, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die is a must for every film lover's bookshelf.