Steven Jay Schneider

101 cult movies you must see before you die

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1001 Movies

This volume finds the proper place of psychoanalytic thought in critical analysis of cinema through a series of essays that debate its legitimacy, utility, and validity as applied to the horror genre. It distinguishes itself from previous work in this area through the self-consciousness with which psychoanalytic concepts are employed and the theorization that coexists with interpretations of particular horror films and subgenres.

Freud's Worst Nightmare

Horror Film and Psychoanalysis

Lists "must-see" movies in a chronological arrangement, providing information on director, producer, screenplay writer, music, cast members, and awards, along with a detailed review of each.

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die

Ian Haydn Smith

This brand-new edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die covers more than a century of movie history. Every film profile is packed with details including the director and cast, a plot summary and production notes, and little-known facts relating to the film’s history. This must-have guide chronicles the complete history of filmmaking, from silent-era sensations such as D. W. Griffith’s controversial The Birth of a Nation to recent Oscar nominees like Birdman, Boyhood and The Grand Budapest Hotel. Also described are Hollywood’s most memorable musicals, great dramas, screwball comedies, experimental “New Wave” films from 1950s and ‘60s Europe, major films noir, classic westerns, action and adventure films, and outstanding documentaries. This all-new edition has been updated with: New films that span the globe Detailed, full-color images Key quotations from the movies More movie posters than ever Up-to-date facts and movie trivia For students of cinema, discerning film buffs, DVD collectors, and readers who simply enjoy reminiscing over cherished screen moments, the 6th edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die is a must-have compilation of film knowledge.

Anatomy Student's Self-Test Coloring Book

Lists "must-see" horror movies in a chronological arrangement, providing information on director, producer, screenplay writer, music, and cast members, along with a review of each.

101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die

Tony Williams

A close look at horror films from around the world, drawing attention to neglected social, cultural, and ideological aspects of the horror genre in international cinema.

Horror International

The definitive film guide, this fully updated volume brings together the most significant movies from every country and all genres. With more than one and a half million copies sold worldwide in thirty languages, 1001 MOVIES YOU MUST SEE BEFORE YOU DIE celebrates the great and groundbreaking, classic and cult, must-see movies of all time, offering a treasure trove of incisive, witty, and revealing insights. Spanning more than a century of extraordinary cinema, this comprehensive volume brings together the most significant movies from every country and all genres, from action to Western, through animation, comedy, documentary, musical, thriller, noir, short, romance, and sci-fi. Completely revised and updated for 2013, this definitive edition features a fresh new design, 500 original movie posters, and 200 new movie stills. Fifty previously overlooked or recently discovered masterpieces are reviewed for the first time, taking their place alongside the box-office smashes and critically acclaimed films of movie history. Quotes from movie directors and critics, together with little-known facts complement the incisive reviews and vital statistics of each movie to make this the most fact-filled edition ever. So, whether your passion is rom-com or art house, The Blue Angel or Blue Velvet, 1001 MOVIES YOU MUST SEE BEFORE YOU DIE is bound to become the only film book you will ever turn to.

One Thousand and One Movies You Must See Before You Die

Here is everything you need to know about the movies you simply must see-all 1001 of them! Whether you want to look up particular details about a film you thought you knew by heart, or you simply cannot decide what film to watch tonight, 1001 MOVIES YOU MUST SEE BEFORE YOU DIE is the only film guide you need. Open the book at any page and you will find a major film′s vital statistics, together with an engaging and insightful review, and some intriguing facts about it that might surprise you. Illustrated throughout with evocative movie stills, this highly browsable volume is great to look at as well as packed with information. It features films from every continent and every genre, from art house to horror and from musicals to westerns. Whether you are a student of cinema, a discerning film buff, a casual filmgoer, or a film enthusiast keen to relive key screen moments, 1001 MOVIES YOU MUST SEE BEFORE YOU DIE is a fascinating book to dip into and an indispensable reference. Featuring more than a century of memorable movies, it highlights the movies you should never have missed the first time around, the classics that are worth seeing time and time again and the masterpieces you did not previously know about. Films added to this edition are: AUDITION (1999), LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) [THIS ENTRY MENTIONS THE OTHER FILMS IN THE TRILOGY], TALK TO HER (2002), UZAK (2002), CITY OF GOD (2002), IRREVERSIBLE (2003), KILL BILL VOL 1 (2003), HEAD ON (2004), ONCE (2006), THE HOST (2006), THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY (2007), NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (2007), THERE WILL BE BLOOD (2007), LA VIE EN ROSE (2007), ATONEMENT (2007), THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM (2007), SURFWISE (2007), THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE WEIRD (2008), GOMORRAH (2008), THE CLASS / ENTRE LES MURS (2008), THE DARK KNIGHT (2008), WALL-E (2008), SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (2008), THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON (2008), & THE WRESTLER (2008).

With more than one million copies sold worldwide in twenty-four languages, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die celebrates the great and groundbreaking, classic and cult, must-see movies of all time and offers a treasure trove of incisive, witty and revealing insights into the world of film. Completely updated and revised for 2012, 1001 Movies is illustrated with hundreds of stunning film stills, portraits and poster art, bringing together the most significant movies from all genres, from action to Western, through animation, comedy, documentary, musical, noir, romance, thriller, short and sci-fi. The selection includes movies from over 30 countries and spans more than a century of extraordinary cinema. Whether your passion is rom-com or art house, The Blue Angel or Blue Velvet, 1001 Movies is the book for you.

David Stratton

New, updated paperback edition! 1001 Moviesis the ultimate guide to all those movies you have to see before it's too late. Whether you want to know the background to a favourite movie, or you just want to know what to watch tonight,1001 Movieswill prove indispensable.

101 Sci-fi Movies You Must See Before You Die

The definitive film guide, this fully updated volume brings together the most significant movies from every country and all genres.

From bloodsucking schoolgirls to flesh-eating zombies, and from psychopathic killers to beasts from hell, '100 European Horror Films' provides a lively and illuminating guide to a hundred key horror movies from the 1920s to the present day. Alongside films from countries particularly associated with horror production - notably Germany, Italy, and Spain and movies by key horror filmmakers such as Mario Bava, Dario Argento, and Lucio Fulci, '100 European Horror Films' also includes films from countries as diverse as Denmark, Belgium, and the Soviet Union, and filmmakers such as Bergman, Polanski and Claire Denis, more commonly associated with art cinema. The book features entries representing key horror subgenres such as the Italian 'giallo' thrillers of the late 60s and 70s, psychological thrillers, and zombie, cannibal, and vampire movies. Each entry includes a plot synopsis, major credits, and a commentary on the film's significance, together with its production and exhibition history. Films covered in the book include early classics such as Paul Wegener's 'The Golem,' Robert Wiene's 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,' and 'Murnau's Nosferatu'; 70s horror favorites such as 'Daughters of Darkness, The Beast,' and 'Suspiria'; and notable recent releases such as 'The Devil's Backbone, Malefique,' and 'The Vanishing.'

100 European Horror Films

Eric Schaefer

Exploring the depiction of violence and related issues in Hollywood productions, this book focuses on the motivations and cultural politics of violence on the big screen, as well as its effects on viewers and society as a whole.

New Hollywood Violence

Daniel Shaw

This is a collection of highly engaging and provocative essays by top scholars in the increasingly interrelated fields of Philosophy, Film Studies, and Communication Arts that deal with the epistemology, aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, and genre dynamics of horror cinema past and present, reveals that our fascination with horror cinema, and the pleasure we take in it, is in the end simply a natural extension of a philosopher's inclination to wonder. Contributors include Curtis Bowman, No'l Carroll, Elizabeth Cowie, Angela Curran, Cynthia Freeland, Michael Grant, Matt Hills, Deborah Knight, George McKnight, Ken Mogg, Aaron Smuts, Robert C. Solomon, and J.P. Telotte.

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