The A List: The National Society Of Film Critics' 100 Essential Films by Jay Car

Description: The A List by Jay Carr The 100 essential films of all time (you might be surprised what they are) and why they matter (you might be surprised about that, too). FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description People love movies. People love lists. So The A-List is a natural. While there are plenty of encyclopaedic lists of films, this compulsively readable book of 100 essays,most written expressly for this volume-flags the best of the best as chosen by a consensus of the National Society of Film Critics. The Society is a world-renowned, marquee,name organization embracing some of Americas most distinguished critics: more than forty writers who have national followings as well as devoted local constituencies in such major cities as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Minneapolis. But make no mistake about it: This isnt a collection of esoteric "critics choice" movies. The Society has made its selections based on a films intrinsic merits, its role in the development of the motion-picture art, and its impact on culture and society. Some of the choices are controversial. So are some of the omissions. It will be a jumping-off point for discussions for years to come. And since the volume spans all international films from the very beginning, it will act as a balance to recent guides dominated by films of the last two decades (hardly films golden age). Here is a book that is definitely ready for its close-up. Author Biography Jay Carr has been the film critic of the Boston Globe since 1983. Long Description People love movies. People love lists. So The A-List is a natural. While there are plenty of encyclopaedic lists of films, this compulsively readable book of 100 essays,most written expressly for this volume-flags the best of the best as chosen by a consensus of the National Society of Film Critics. The Society is a world-renowned, marquee,name organization embracing some of Americas most distinguished critics: more than forty writers who have national followings as well as devoted local constituencies in such major cities as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Minneapolis. But make no mistake about it: This isnt a collection of esoteric "critics choice" movies. The Society has made its selections based on a films intrinsic merits, its role in the development of the motion-picture art, and its impact on culture and society. Some of the choices are controversial. So are some of the omissions. It will be a jumping-off point for discussions for years to come. And since the volume spans all international films from the very beginning, it will act as a balance to recent guides dominated by films of the last two decades (hardly films golden age). Here is a book that is definitely ready for its close-up. Details ISBN0306810964 Short Title LIST Language English ISBN-10 0306810964 ISBN-13 9780306810961 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2002 Imprint Da Capo Press Inc Place of Publication Cambridge, MA Edited by Jay Carr Author Jay Carr Illustrations black & white illustrations Subtitle The National Society Of Film Critics 100 Essential Films Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780306810961 US Release Date 2002-01-04 UK Release Date 2002-01-04 Pages 368 Publisher Hachette Books Publication Date 2002-01-04 DEWEY 791.4375 Audience General NZ Release Date 2002-01-03 AU Release Date 2002-01-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7024690;

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