501 Must-See Movies (Hardcover) by Emma Beare

from benuathanasia

Some of the recommended movies I would much rather I not waste my time on, but in the context of popular culture (movies that get referenced in pop culture, that is), these were some of the best.

from bfgar

There might be about 20 films I disagree should be here, and perhaps 35 I'd add. And, of course, there's one or two new films every year I'd add to the mix. However, all-in-all, this book would make an excellent guide to anyone wishing to build their own film collection. And, yes, I do own the li...

from eileansiar

'Come on, punk! Make my day,' said Dirty Harry (1971). The Silence of the Lambs. Easy Rider. And you gotta see 'The Third Man,' with the beautiful italian actress, Valli. And Orson Wells and Joseph Cotton who is superb as the low-brow american novelist onto something in postwar Vienna. Films defi...

from KurtWombat

Solid compilation of movies to see with only a few clunkers in the bunch--some of the more contemporary choices are a bit strained (Young Guns is not a classic western). But on the whole, well chosen and a nice intro for film novices and even for more flick savvy folks like myself there were a fe...

from debherter

This is your usual bargain-table book. Good enough for less than $10.00. It's a pretty good guide for those times when you can't decide which video to rent next.