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Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide 2007
The 2007 edition of Leonard Maltin’s definitive bestselling guide to the movies
Since its first edition decades ago, Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide has been the standard bearer for cinematic reference books. The 2007 edition of this essential movielover’s companion includes hundreds of new entries, with capsule reviews and comprehensive information on date of release, running time, cast and crew, and MPAA ratings. Within this compact volume, you’ll find:
• Listings for over 17,000 movies, including more than 300 new entries
• Authoritative notations on format availability (DVD, video, and laser disc)
• Up-to-date indices of top directors and actors
• Maltin’s “Fifty Best Films on DVD” and “Fifty More Films You May Have Missed”
From the masterpieces of classic cinema, to cutting-edge independent films, to the latest summer blockbusters, Leonard Maltin’s 2007 Movie Guide is truly “the best organized . . . the most complete” (Newsday).
Since its first edition decades ago, Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide has been the standard bearer for cinematic reference books. The 2007 edition of this essential movielover’s companion includes hundreds of new entries, with capsule reviews and comprehensive information on date of release, running time, cast and crew, and MPAA ratings. Within this compact volume, you’ll find:
• Listings for over 17,000 movies, including more than 300 new entries
• Authoritative notations on format availability (DVD, video, and laser disc)
• Up-to-date indices of top directors and actors
• Maltin’s “Fifty Best Films on DVD” and “Fifty More Films You May Have Missed”
From the masterpieces of classic cinema, to cutting-edge independent films, to the latest summer blockbusters, Leonard Maltin’s 2007 Movie Guide is truly “the best organized . . . the most complete” (Newsday).
1600 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
About the author
Leonard Maltin
185 books74 followersLeonard Maltin, is an American film and animated-film critic and historian.
Maltin began his writing career at age fifteen, writing for Classic Images and editing and publishing his own fanzine, Film Fan Monthly, dedicated to films from the golden age of Hollywood. After receiving a journalism degree at New York University, Maltin went on to publish articles in a variety of film journals, national news-papers, and magazines, including Variety and TV Guide.
Maltin in 1990
As an author, Maltin is best known for Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide, (some editions titled as his ...Movie and Video Guide), a compendium of synopses and reviews that first appeared in September 1969 and has been annually updated since October 1987. (It was published under the title TV Movies until the 1990s, and in 2005 spawned a spin-off, Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide, limited to films released in 1960 and earlier to allow the regular book to cover a larger number of more recent titles.) He has also written several other works, including Behind the Camera, a study of the art of cinematography, The Whole Film Sourcebook, Leonard Maltin's Movie Encyclopedia, Our Gang: The Life and Times of the Little Rascals, and Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons.
Since May 29, 1982, Maltin has been the movie reviewer on the syndicated television series Entertainment Tonight. He also appears on the Starz cable network, and hosted his own syndicated radio program, Leonard Maltin on Video, as well as the syndicated TV show Hot Ticket with Boston film critic Joyce Kulhawik (originally E! personality and game show host Todd Newton). He currently hosts a television show entitled Secret's Out on ReelzChannel movie network. He also spearheaded the creation of the Walt Disney Treasures collectible DVD line in 2001,[4] and continues to provide creative input and host the various sets.
He appeared on Pyramid twice as a celebrity player, in 1987 on the CBS $25,000 version and in 1991 on the John Davidson version. He appeared on Super Password as a celebrity guest in 1988.
In the mid-1990s, he became the president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and is on the Advisory Board of the Hollywood Entertainment Museum. For nearly a decade, Maltin was also on the faculty of the New School for Social Research in New York City. He currently teaches in the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California.
In 1998, Maltin settled a libel suit brought by former child star Billy Gray, of Father Knows Best fame, whom Maltin identified as a drug addict and dealer in his review of the film Dusty and Sweets McGee for the movie guide book. The statement appeared in print for nearly twenty-five years before Maltin publicly apologized for the error.[5]
He currently hosts "The Maltin Minute" for DirecTV customers. Maltin also teaches at the University of Southern California.
Maltin began his writing career at age fifteen, writing for Classic Images and editing and publishing his own fanzine, Film Fan Monthly, dedicated to films from the golden age of Hollywood. After receiving a journalism degree at New York University, Maltin went on to publish articles in a variety of film journals, national news-papers, and magazines, including Variety and TV Guide.
Maltin in 1990
As an author, Maltin is best known for Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide, (some editions titled as his ...Movie and Video Guide), a compendium of synopses and reviews that first appeared in September 1969 and has been annually updated since October 1987. (It was published under the title TV Movies until the 1990s, and in 2005 spawned a spin-off, Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide, limited to films released in 1960 and earlier to allow the regular book to cover a larger number of more recent titles.) He has also written several other works, including Behind the Camera, a study of the art of cinematography, The Whole Film Sourcebook, Leonard Maltin's Movie Encyclopedia, Our Gang: The Life and Times of the Little Rascals, and Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons.
Since May 29, 1982, Maltin has been the movie reviewer on the syndicated television series Entertainment Tonight. He also appears on the Starz cable network, and hosted his own syndicated radio program, Leonard Maltin on Video, as well as the syndicated TV show Hot Ticket with Boston film critic Joyce Kulhawik (originally E! personality and game show host Todd Newton). He currently hosts a television show entitled Secret's Out on ReelzChannel movie network. He also spearheaded the creation of the Walt Disney Treasures collectible DVD line in 2001,[4] and continues to provide creative input and host the various sets.
He appeared on Pyramid twice as a celebrity player, in 1987 on the CBS $25,000 version and in 1991 on the John Davidson version. He appeared on Super Password as a celebrity guest in 1988.
In the mid-1990s, he became the president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and is on the Advisory Board of the Hollywood Entertainment Museum. For nearly a decade, Maltin was also on the faculty of the New School for Social Research in New York City. He currently teaches in the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California.
In 1998, Maltin settled a libel suit brought by former child star Billy Gray, of Father Knows Best fame, whom Maltin identified as a drug addict and dealer in his review of the film Dusty and Sweets McGee for the movie guide book. The statement appeared in print for nearly twenty-five years before Maltin publicly apologized for the error.[5]
He currently hosts "The Maltin Minute" for DirecTV customers. Maltin also teaches at the University of Southern California.
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October 14, 2007
I always make sure to have the current Maltin guide around. Anytime I really enjoy a movie I make sure to flip this ever-growing bastard of a book open and see how Maltin disagreed with everything good about the movie.
He does get it right every once in a while, like giving Magnolia 3 stars, but I won't forgive him for giving Body Double 1 and a half stars. In case you are not familiar there is no 1 star rating. Anything worse than 1 and a half stars is considered a BOMB according to Maltin. Body Double is either a bomb or a 5 star movie, there is no middle ground.
Well, just by mentioning Magnolia, Body Double and the word Bomb I know I have given everyone enough ammo to get a good discussion of Maltin going.
He does get it right every once in a while, like giving Magnolia 3 stars, but I won't forgive him for giving Body Double 1 and a half stars. In case you are not familiar there is no 1 star rating. Anything worse than 1 and a half stars is considered a BOMB according to Maltin. Body Double is either a bomb or a 5 star movie, there is no middle ground.
Well, just by mentioning Magnolia, Body Double and the word Bomb I know I have given everyone enough ammo to get a good discussion of Maltin going.
October 22, 2018
Concise reviews for thousands of movies.
March 21, 2021
I do not always agree with Maltin, but I find his opinions well-considered.
May 26, 2010
There's a problem with Maltin's guides, and it's that they've gotten way too thick to be contained feasibly within the confines of cardboard and glue binding. So thick, in fact, that nobody seemed to notice that copies of the 2007 edition escaped from the bindery lacking about 100 pages, entirely omitting all the "E" titles and some of the D's and F's. Luckily, the store allowed me a credit in exchange.
I love these guides, though. Normally I'd give them four stars. I generally consider Maltin spot-on when it comes to assessments of films of the golden age (films he most likely saw himself and rated) rather than with more recent fare, which seems to be reviewed and rated by a large staff of different individuals. The lack of a singular critical vision and consistency bothers me a bit. But, let's face it, this book has become an industry unto itself, sort of like James Michener's annual cookie-cutter historical novels had.
After returning the defective copy some months ago, I acquired a complete one for $1. As of this writing (5/2010) it's the most up-to-date version I own.
I love these guides, though. Normally I'd give them four stars. I generally consider Maltin spot-on when it comes to assessments of films of the golden age (films he most likely saw himself and rated) rather than with more recent fare, which seems to be reviewed and rated by a large staff of different individuals. The lack of a singular critical vision and consistency bothers me a bit. But, let's face it, this book has become an industry unto itself, sort of like James Michener's annual cookie-cutter historical novels had.
After returning the defective copy some months ago, I acquired a complete one for $1. As of this writing (5/2010) it's the most up-to-date version I own.
August 5, 2016
This is a reference book, so I haven't read everything. But very useful to look up directors, actors, and brief summaries.
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