Defining Moments in Movies: The Greatest Films, Stars, Scenes and Events that Made Movie Magic

by Chris Fujiwara (Editor)

Which moments have defined the silver screen: Bogey’s “Here’s looking at you, Kid,” in Casablanca? Hitchcock’s shocking shower scene in Psycho? Morphing, flying bodies in The Matrix? From the Lumière brothers’ first public film exhibition in 1895 through the arrival of sound, from the golden age of Hollywood to Italian Neo-Realism, the French New Wave, and beyond to contemporary Asian cinema, this guide captures every facet of movie magic. Worldwide in scope, and written by a team of experts, it encompasses all the major directors, brilliant stars, popular genres, and even the most significant technical developments and influential film criticism. Every film buff will treasure this!

Genres: Film, Reference, Nonfiction

800 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2007

Reviews

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know if I would ever move this book to my "read" shelf, as it is one of the great browsing experiences of bookdom. Nicely laid out and with great iconic pictures from the movies, it contains 1,000 essaylets on films the many authors think significant for a variety of reasons. A great book for anyone who loves films. There is much to remember here, and much to discover.

[Dave Donahoe · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting book and a must read for any cinephile. A great introduction to world cinema.