Roger Ebert has been writing film reviews for the "Chicago
Sun-Times" for over four decades now and his biweekly essays on
great movies have been appearing there since 1996. As Ebert noted
in the introduction to the first collection of those pieces, "They
are not "the" greatest films of all time, because all lists of
great movies are a foolish attempt to codify works which must stand
alone. But it's fair to say: If you want to take a tour of the
landmarks of the first century of cinema, start here.
Enter "The Great Movies III," Ebert's third collection of essays on
the creme de la creme of the silver screen, each one a model of
critical appreciation and a blend of love and analysis that will
send readers back to the films with a fresh set of eyes and renewed
enthusiasm--or maybe even lead to a first-time viewing. From "The
Godfather: Part II "to "Groundhog Day," from "The Last Picture Show
"to "Last Tango in Paris," the hundred pieces gathered here display
a welcome balance between the familiar and the esoteric, spanning
Hollywood blockbusters and hidden gems, independent works and
foreign language films alike. Each essay draws on Ebert's vast
knowledge of the cinema, its fascinating history, and its breadth
of techniques, introducing newcomers to some of the most
exceptional movies ever made, while revealing new insights to
connoisseurs as well.
Named the most powerful pundit in America by "Forbes" magazine, and
a winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Roger Ebert is inarguably the most
prominent and influential authority on the cinema today. "The Great
Movies III" is sure to please his many fans and further enhance his
reputation as America's most respected--and trusted--film
critic.
General
Imprint: |
University of Chicago Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2010 |
First published: |
October 2010 |
Authors: |
Roger Ebert
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Dimensions: |
60 x 90 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
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Pages: |
440 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-226-18208-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Films, cinema >
General
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LSN: |
0-226-18208-8 |
Barcode: |
9780226182087 |
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