Movie Classics

by Allan Hunter, Alan Hunter

Focusing on classics of the cinema, this is one of a series which provides a broad spectrum of knowledge encompassing science, the arts, religion and social issues. The information is presented in sections designed for ease of access.

Genres: Film, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1992

Reviews

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reference book for classic movies. Avoid the summaries if you don't want spoilers! The writing was a bit choppy and repetitive after a while, but I suppose it's hard to write hundreds of brilliant summaries. Liked the trivia included about the films (like who almost got the part, etc). Did not like the addition of so many newer movies in a book about classics. The encyclopedia style is great for browsing and figuring out which must-see classics to watch (and which you might want to avoid). Brush up on your classic films and save yourself from some bad movie rentals.

[Evan · Rating 3 out of 5]

OK selection of standard classics with plot, commentary and credits; each movie takes up a page; the paperback is nice and compact. For those with other references this may be redundant, but well done of its kind.