Peter Bogdanovich's Movie of the Week
Author: Bogdanovich, Peter
ISBN: 9780345432056
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 02 Nov 1999
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback / softback
A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO A YEAR'S WORTH OF MUST-SEE FILMSbr>br>Director, producer, screenwriter, author, actor, and film critic, Peter Bogdanovich knows movies. Now, in this unique new book, he shares his passion with a connoisseur's insight and delight by inviting the reader to join him for a year at the movies--fifty-two weeks, fifty-two films, fifty-two reasons to watch. Which films does Peter Bogdanovich call . . .br>br>"The most hauntingly chilling, strangely prophetic science-fiction picture ever made."br>(You'll be treated to it on Halloween)br>br>"A scintillatingly directed comedy."br>(Discover it with someone you love on Valentine's Day)br>br>"A bittersweet human comedy of vintage genius that only becomes more precious as the years pass."br>(Ringing in the New Year with it is reason enough to celebrate)br>br>With recommendations specific to the seasons and holidays--from sparkling comedies, timeless musicals, landmark foreign films, powerful dramas and thrillers to legendary masterpieces and neglected treasures--Bogdanovich's eclectic cinematic calendar of classics, each available on video, each accompanied by an illuminating essay, and each followed by a list of tie-in recommendations, makes the perfect date for movielovers every week of the year.
ISBN: 9780345432056
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 02 Nov 1999
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback / softback
A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO A YEAR'S WORTH OF MUST-SEE FILMSbr>br>Director, producer, screenwriter, author, actor, and film critic, Peter Bogdanovich knows movies. Now, in this unique new book, he shares his passion with a connoisseur's insight and delight by inviting the reader to join him for a year at the movies--fifty-two weeks, fifty-two films, fifty-two reasons to watch. Which films does Peter Bogdanovich call . . .br>br>"The most hauntingly chilling, strangely prophetic science-fiction picture ever made."br>(You'll be treated to it on Halloween)br>br>"A scintillatingly directed comedy."br>(Discover it with someone you love on Valentine's Day)br>br>"A bittersweet human comedy of vintage genius that only becomes more precious as the years pass."br>(Ringing in the New Year with it is reason enough to celebrate)br>br>With recommendations specific to the seasons and holidays--from sparkling comedies, timeless musicals, landmark foreign films, powerful dramas and thrillers to legendary masterpieces and neglected treasures--Bogdanovich's eclectic cinematic calendar of classics, each available on video, each accompanied by an illuminating essay, and each followed by a list of tie-in recommendations, makes the perfect date for movielovers every week of the year.
