The Essentials Vol. 2: 52 More Must-See Movies and Why They Matter (Turner Classic Movies)
19. December 2024
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A guide to fifty-two examples of must-see cinema, The Essentials Vol. 2 — based on the Turner Classic Movies series — is packed with behind-the-scenes stories, illuminating commentary, moments to watch for, and hundreds of photos spotlighting films that define what it means to be a classic.
Since 2001, Turner Classic Movies’ The Essentials has been the ultimate destination for cinephiles both established and new, showcasing films that have had a lasting impact on audiences and filmmakers everywhere. In this second volume based on the series, fifty-two films are profiled with insightful notes on why they’re Essential, a guide to must-see moments, and running commentary from Essentials hosts past and present: TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz and the late Robert Osborne, as well as Rob Reiner, Sydney Pollack, Molly Haskell, Carrie Fisher, Rose McGowan, Alec Baldwin, Drew Barrymore, Sally Field, William Friedkin, Ava DuVernay, and Brad Bird.
Enjoy one film per week for a year of stellar viewing or indulge in your own classic movie festival. Spanning the silent era through the late 1980s with such diverse films as Top Hat, Brief Encounter, Rashomon, Vertigo, and Field of Dreams, it’s an indispensable book for movie lovers to expand their knowledge of cinema and discover — or revisit — landmark films that impacted Hollywood forever.
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Publisher : Running Press Adult (October 20, 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 312 pages
ISBN-10 : 0762469390
ISBN-13 : 978-0762469390
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 7.45 x 1.2 x 9.15 inches
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Customers find the book enjoyable and informative, with detailed descriptions of classic movies like High Noon, Rashomon, Psycho, and The Bridge. They appreciate the insightful production details and fascinating backstories provided in both volumes.
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