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ASIN: 0767910389
ID #108894
The Great Movies   (Rated: E)
Product Type: Book
Reviewer: A Non-Existent User
Review Rated: E
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Summary of this Book...
This work is a labor of love- a love of movies and the cinema. Ebert discusses his 100 favorite films, dating from the silent era to the present. What makes this collection so special is the affection and care he brings to each review. He gives background details that would otherwise be hard to find, and does so with an economy of words.
His style of writing is impeccable.
The reviews are written in such a way that they can be appreciated on several different levels, making this a collection you will return to again and again.
Read this book and discover why a classic film is much more than "just a movie".
It is something to treasure and revisit, like a cherished friend.
This type of Book is good for...
Analyzing films.
I especially liked...
The background information on different directors, and how they felt about the art of filmmaking.
When I finished reading this Book I wanted to...
Rent some of the classic films he reviewed.
This Book made me feel...
A sense of gratitude for filmmakers and the gifts they have given us.
I recommend this Book because...
It is well-written and will raise your awareness about how many great films are out there, waiting to be seen and enjoyed.
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