Synopses & Reviews
The Off-Hollywood Film Guide cuts through the clutter of the thousands of films currently available on video and DVD by specifically catering to independent- and foreign-film enthusiasts. In addition to a list of essential must-see films, this guide includes hundreds of entries, each with brief commentary and a list of pertinent details, such as release date, cast, director, awards garnered, special DVD features, and double-feature suggestions. The listings are also cross-referenced by genre, director, actors, and country of origin.
Synopsis
The definitive guide to the most significant independent and foreign films on both video and DVD. In addition to a list of must-see films in a variety of genres, the guide includes hundreds of listings with commentary and details, including release date and cast, and special DVD features.
About the Author
Tom Wiener has been writing about films, TV, and popular culture for twenty-five years at publications such as American Film Magazine and Satellite Direct. His previous film guide, The Book of Video Lists, went through five updated editions. He is a book reviewer for USA Today and The Washington Post Book World.