Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide 2002


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Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide is an essential book for every film lover's bookshelf. Now this leading authority on American film brings us the latest edition of his acclaimed guide. The comprehensive 2002 edition includes: * Capsule reviews of more than 19,000 films, including over 300 newentries * Easy-to-read symbols indicating availability of more than 14,000 films onvideo * Over 7,000 listings of films available on laserdisc-and 3,000 available onDVD * A revised index of leading actors and actresses * Write-ups on every film series, from Charlie Chan to Tarzan * Notes on widescreen films that are best viewed in letterbox format * An updated list of mail-order sources for renting and buying videocassettesand discs * Leonard Maltin's exclusive list of the best family films of all time. . . and much, much more.




Leonard Maltin's 2014 Movie Guide


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New Nearly 16,000 capsule movie reviews, with more than 300 new entries. New More than 25,0000 DVD and video listings. New Up-to-date list of mail-order and online sources for buying and renting DVDs and videos. New Completely updated index of leading performers. More Official motion picture code ratings from G to NC-17. More Old and new theatrical and video releases rated **** to Bomb. More Exact running times - an invaluable guide for recording and for discovering which movies have been edited. More Reviews of little-known sleepers, foreign films, rarities, and classics. And Leonard's personal list of Movies Oscar Overlooked 'Head and shoulders above the rest.' The New York Times 'Inch for inch, dollar for dollar, Maltin's book give you the most.' Boston Sunday Herald ' ****.' USA Today




Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide


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Updated and extended to 2002, Maltin's classic guide now includes more than 20,000 movie reviews with more than 300 new entries; listings for videos, DVDs, and laserdiscs; an up-to-date list of mail-order sources for buying and renting videos and discs; and much more.




Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide 1996


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With 300 new movie entries, 1,000 more videocassette and laser disc listings, an enlarged index of leading performers and directors, and more, this perennial bestseller is a must for every movie buff's bookshelf. Includes Maltin's own list of the top 100 movies for family viewing, official movie codes and more.




Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide 2000


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Includes 14,000 video and 9,000 laserdisc and DVD listings.




Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide 2003


Book Description

The movie guide that's become a staple for decades and has made Maltin a household name is back--completely updated, and bigger and better than ever with more than 3,000 DVD titles, 300 new videos, and more than 20,000 total capsule reviews.




Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide 2004


Book Description

The leading authority on American film is back with the latest edition of his "indispensable" (Los Angeles Times) and bestselling movie and video guide. Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide 2004 is the best, biggest, and most up-to-date of its kind. The comprehensive 2004 guide includes: € Capsule reviews of more than 18,000 films, including more than 300 new entries € More than 13,000 listings of videocassettes and 8,000 DVD listings € Write-ups on every film series € A revised index of leading actors and actresses € Leonard Maltin's exclusive list of Fifty Films That Got Away: Movies You Really Ought to See ...and much, much more.




Leonard Maltin's 2009 Movie Guide


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Offers readers a comprehensive reference to the world of film, including more than ten thousand DVD titles, along with information on performers, ratings, running times, plots, and helpful features.




Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide


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Now updated and revised for 2009, Maltin's guide is most authoritative book in the field, and now contains more entries than ever before. It includes more than 17,000 entries as well as 10,000 DVD and 14,000 video entries. Original.




The Great Composers Portrayed on Film, 1913 through 2002


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This book is a comprehensive filmography of biographical films featuring the lives of 65 great classical composers. Performances analyzed include Richard Burton as Richard Wagner, Cornel Wilde as Frederic Chopin, Gary Oldman as Ludwig van Beethoven, Tom Hulce as Mozart, and Katharine Hepburn as Clara Schumann, among others. Arranged alphabetically by composer's name and illustrated1with stills and posters, the text provides a brief biography of each composer and analyzes the feature films portraying him or her. Emphasis is given to the factual accuracy of the screenplay, the validity of the portrayal, and the film's presentation of the composer's music.