British Movie Entertainments on Vhs and DVD: A Classic Movie Fan's Guide

British Movie Entertainments on Vhs and DVD: A Classic Movie Fan's Guide
Author: John Howard Reid
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 055758275X

Unlike their American colleagues, British suppliers were extremely slow to release their country's superb libraries of classic films for movie fans to purchase on either VHS tapes or DVD discs. In 2004, little over 100 titles were available. But now there are around 700, with promises of many more to come. This book details some of the best. Over 400 movies in all are described in either minute detail or in summary form! The quality (or lack of quality) in the DVD transfer is fearlessly indicated. The author's emphasis is on movies made before 1970, especially those with popular stars such as Glynis Johns, Gracie Fields, George Formby, Margaret Lockwood, Arthur Askey, Anna Neagle, James Mason, Patricia Roc, Stewart Granger, Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, Will Hay, Tommy Trinder, Alec Guinness, Michael Wilding, Peter Finch, Christopher Lee, Peter Sellers, David Niven, Kenneth More, Kay Kendall, John Gregson, etc.

Great Movie Musicals on DVD

Great Movie Musicals on DVD
Author: John Howard Reid
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2012-07-01
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1105860442

Over 60 great film musicals from Hollywood's major studios are given detailed treatment, while hundreds more are briefly noted in this comprehensive guide to the best of America's vintage movie musical classics that are now available on DVD.

Classic Movies The Best and the Worst Pictures to see! Films to avoid!

Classic Movies The Best and the Worst Pictures to see! Films to avoid!
Author: John Howard Reid
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2015-03-03
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1312962380

Gathered in this large volume paperback are some of Hollywood's best loved and most famous movies. In addition to the many film classics, however, the author has included a number of equally entertaining films that deserve to be better known. Many of these movies are now available on DVD. Full credits and detailed reviews are provided for over a hundred of these classic films. Over two hundred more movies are represented by short reviews. Many of the reviews contain DVD details. Of course, not all classic movies have surfaced on DVD to date, but they are being issued at the rate of around forty a month! If you love classic movies, this book will provide an invaluable guide to some of the enjoyable films that are now available (and also, of course, some of the disappointing films that you might wisely avoid).

140 All-Time Must-See Movies for Film Lovers Now Available On DVD

140 All-Time Must-See Movies for Film Lovers Now Available On DVD
Author: John Howard Reid
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 110575295X

John Howard Reid's books are not only noted for the wealth of essential information he provides on each film he discusses, but for the insight and clarity of his reviews. Reid has been reviewing films professionally since 1955, and has contributed an enormous amount of material to newspapers and magazines in England, France, Australia and the USA. In the course of his work, Reid has come into contact with many famous stars and directors, and is often able to provide quotes and information that no other sources can duplicate. As a reviewer for one of Reid's previous books rightly pointed out, "Nobody does it better than John Howard Reid." In fact, Reid often provides far more information than the titles of his books suggest. "140 All-Time Must-See Movies" is a typical case. The book actually provides full details and reviews for 160 feature films plus brief comments on over 30 shorts.

Turner Classic Movies Presents Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide

Turner Classic Movies Presents Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide
Author: Leonard Maltin
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 866
Release: 2015-09-29
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0698197291

The definitive guide to classic films from one of America's most trusted film critics Thanks to Netflix and cable television, classic films are more accessible than ever. Now co-branded with Turner Classic Movies, Leonard Maltin’s Classic Movie Guide covers films from Hollywood and around the world, from the silent era through 1965, and from The Maltese Falcon to Singin’ in the Rain and Godzilla, King of the Monsters! Thoroughly revised and updated, and featuring expanded indexes, a list of Maltin’s personal recommendations, and three hundred new entries—including many offbeat and obscure films—this new edition is a must-have companion for every movie lover.

Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide

Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide
Author: Leonard Maltin
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1643
Release: 2017-11-28
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0525536310

Previously published as Leonard Maltin’s 2015 Movie Guide, this capstone edition includes a new Introduction by the author. (Note: No new reviews have been added to this edition) Now that streaming services like Netflix and Hulu can deliver thousands of movies at the touch of a button, the only question is: What should I watch? Summer blockbusters and independent sleepers; the masterworks of Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder, and Martin Scorsese; the timeless comedy of the Marx Brothers and Woody Allen; animated classics from Walt Disney and Pixar; the finest foreign films ever made. This capstone edition covers the modern era while including all the great older films you can’t afford to miss—and those you can—from box-office smashes to cult classics to forgotten gems to forgettable bombs, listed alphabetically, and complete with all the essential information you could ask for. With nearly 16,000 entries and more than 13,000 DVD listings, Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide remains “head and shoulders above the rest.” (The New York Times) Also included are a list of mail-order and online sources for buying and renting DVDs and videos, official motion picture code ratings from G to NC-17, and Leonard's list of recommended films.

TLA Film, Video, and DVD Guide 2002-2003

TLA Film, Video, and DVD Guide 2002-2003
Author: David Bleiler
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 785
Release: 2001-11-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0312282095

A film, video, and DVD guide for the true lover of the cinema, this volume focuses on independent and international films as well as the best of the mainstream. 450 photos throughout.

TLA Video & DVD Guide 2004

TLA Video & DVD Guide 2004
Author: David Bleiler
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 801
Release: 2003-10-24
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0312316860

This is the absolutely indispensable guide to worthwhile cinema. It includes over 10,000 entries on the best of film and video that a real film lover might actually want to see.

TLA Video & DVD Guide 2005

TLA Video & DVD Guide 2005
Author: David Bleiler
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 817
Release: 2004-10
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0312316909

This 2005 edition of the annual critical guide that focuses on independent and international films as well as the best in the mainstream contains reviews for more than 10,000 films, more than 300 photos, a comprehensive selection of cinema from more than 50 countries, and much more.

TLA Film and Video Guide

TLA Film and Video Guide
Author: David Bleiler
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 768
Release: 1999
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0312243308

*Detailed indexes by star, director, genre, country of origin, and theme *Lavishly illustrated with over 450 photos *Comprehensive selection of international cinema from over 50 countries *Over 9,000 films reviewed *Up-to-date information on video availability and pricing *Appendices with award listings, TLA Bests, and recommended films