Synopses & Reviews
From the film critics of
The New York Times come these uncut, original reviews of the most popular and influential movies ever made -- from the Talkies to blockbuster megahits like Chicago and The Wizard of Oz; from timeless classics like Casablanca and Notorious, to beloved foreign films by Truffaut and Kurosawa, Fellini and Almodovar.
The reviews, eloquent, incisive, and intuitive, reflect Hollywood history at its best -- must-have reading for movie lovers or Students.
In addition, this essential volume includes:
* Full cast and production credits for every movie
* The 10 Best" lists for every year from 1931 to the present
* An index of films by genre, and an index of foreign films by country of origin.
This edition is thoroughly updated to include all the important movies of the past several years, as well as a new introduction by A Times film critic, A. O. Scott.
Synopsis
A-Z collection of reviews of many of the greatest movies ever made, as they originally appeared the
New York Times upon the film's release
About the Author
Peter M. Nichols is the
New York Times' video editor.