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"Once upon a time, if you wanted to know if a movie was worth seeing, you didn't check out Rotten Tomatoes or IMDB. You asked whether Siskel & Ebert had given it 'two thumbs up'"--
When Gene Siskel, a film critic for the Chicago Tribune, and Roger Ebert, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his work at the Chicago Sun-Times, reluctantly agreed to collaborate on a new movie review show with PBS, there was at least as much sparring off-camera as on. Their...
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A companion to the hit BBC show starring Benedict Cumberbatch… He's been depicted as a serious thinker, a master of deduction, a hopeless addict, a bare-knuckle fighter. His companion is a bumbler, a sympathetic equal, someone helpless in the face of his friend's social inadequacies. Sherlock Holmes and John Watson remain the most-adapted fictional characters of all time. In 2010, when Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman stepped into the roles,...
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The holidays-that time between Thanksgiving and New Year's-jam more "together" time together than any other time during the year. And all that being together calls for movies to watch together to celebrate the season or movies to watch alone to survive the season. From such classics to enjoy as a family like A Christmas Story,It's a Wonderful Life, and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles to more offbeat films like Home for the Holidays (the Thanksgiving...
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The most-trusted film critic in America." --USA Today
Roger Ebert actually likes movies. It's a refreshing trait in a critic, and not as prevalent as you'd expect." --Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
America's favorite movie critic assesses the year's films from Brokeback Mountain to Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2007 is perfect for film aficionados the world over.
Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook...
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Like a full-bodied Bordeaux wine, Roger Ebert's e-book original 25 Great French Films will reward you with a rich variety of full-length reviews of cinematic experiences. From such classics as Belle de Jour,Day for Night, and The 400 Blows to the sweeping drama (and beautiful scenery!) of Jean de Florette and its sequel Manon of the Spring, this e-book provides a perfect primer for those new to French films and a welcome refresher course for true...
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Ahh, love. It can be a many splendored thing, but it can also lead to the pain of a broken heart. For those experiencing such a sad eventuality, turn to this e-book only selection of Ebert's Essentials, and consider these reviews of movies to help get you through the heartbreak. While not a cure for a broken heart (what could be?), watching these films can bring hope and appreciation for the possibility of love again or just help you laugh at the...
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Roger Ebert's "criticism shows a nearly unequaled grasp of film history and technique, and formidable intellectual range. . . ." -New York Times
Pulitzer Prize–winning film critic Roger Ebert presents more than 600 full-length critical movie reviews, along with interviews, tributes, and journal entries inside Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2013.
It includes every movie review Ebert has written from January 2010 to July 2012.
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Every winter, 8,000 feet above sea level in the Utah snow, the hopes and dreams of young moviemakers are put on display at the Sundance Film Festival--the haven for independent films where you can show up a kid and go home a star. In barely twenty years of existence, the festival--now overseen by Robert Redford's Sundance Institute--has assumed tremendous importance for today's film culture: during the annual ten-day event, tiny Park City is so overrun...
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From his beginnings as a crotchety, anti-heroic scientist in 1963 to his current place in pop culture as the mad and dangerous monster-fighting savior of the universe, the character of Doctor Who has metamorphosed in his many years on television. And yet the questions about him remain the same: Who is he? Why does he act the way he does? What motivates him to fight evil across space and time? The Doctors Are In is a guide to television's most beloved...
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If your fondest TV memories involve the POWs of Stalag 13 cleverly outwitting their captors, Schultz stammering "I know nothing!" and Hochstetter threatening to send everyone to the Russian front, then this is the book for you. This fun and informative book takes you behind the scenes of the classic 1960s sitcom to reveal:
· the story behind the creation, production, and eventual cancellation of the series
· the controversy surrounding the show's...
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Are we really alone in a godless, uninhabited, hostile and meaningless universe?Was Jesus actually a hippy?Was Human Heaven just made up to prevent us all from going nuts?Given that God is infinite, and that the universe is also infinite... would you like a toasted teacake?Join the Boys from the Dwarf on their most challenging mission yet, as we attempt to salvage Biblical truth and wisdom from the cosmic debris of the galaxy, taking a sideways look...
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Una lectura adictiva sobre el poder en la sociedad actual. Lo más cercano a contar con Vito Corleone susurrándote al oído unas cuantas lecciones de vida.
El poder está en la política... pero mucho menos de lo que parece. «La posición es más importante que las piezas», reza la ley 48 de El Padrino. La partida del poder se juega a diario en el trabajo, con los amigos, en el amor, en la relaciones con nuestros hijos o con nuestros padres. Si...
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On the hit A&E series Paranormal State, Ryan Buell and his team of investigators delve deep into the mysterious world of ghosts, demonic disturbances, and sixth-sense sightings that shadows our everyday reality. Now, in this official companion book to the series, Buell takes you one step further, revealing the secrets of the show's most intense cases and the shocking, never-before-told story of his own brush with the supernatural-the otherworldly...
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Experience the captivating world of breath in the award-winning films of the International Film Festival Cittador 2023! In my book, "Breath in the Art of Winning Cinema," I delve into a profound analysis of the outstanding cinematic motif that took center stage in Vienna on December 16 and 17, 2023.
This book provides a concise exploration of the artistic manifestation of breath in each of the award-winning short films. Discover how directors interpret...
17) Bollywood
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"Bollywood" is a comprehensive book that explores the vibrant world of the Indian film industry, known as Bollywood. This fascinating read delves into the historical roots of Bollywood, tracing its evolution from the early days of cinema in India to its current status as a global powerhouse in the film industry. The book highlights how Bollywood has significantly influenced Indian culture and society, and how it has made an impressive mark on the...
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What if your basic movie nerd watched one hundred Criterion Collection films-spanning 22 countries and almost a century of motion pictures-fastidiously gobbling up all the bonus features along the way? And what if said nerd then decided to share his discoveries in plain, clear language?
Join Peter Johansson as he takes you through international classics, Hollywood studio gems, silent films, documentaries, musicals and more; everything from Do the...
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The following recommendations represent the top 18% of 2852 horror movies reviewed, rated, and ranked by Steve Hutchison.Each article includes a picture, a release year, a synopsis, a three-paragraph review, five ratings, and a checkbox to keep track of what you've seen.
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The films described in this book are perfect for children and teenagers with a fascination for horror movies. They contain very little violence, coarse language, and nudity if any.The reviews are sorted in order of preference. The ranking is established by the sum of 7 ratings: stars, gimmick, rewatchability, story, creativity, acting, and quality.Each film description contains a synopsis, a list of attributed genres, emotions, eight ratings, and...
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