Halliwell S Film Video And Dvd Guide

For more than two decades, film enthusiasts, trivia buffs, and ordinary movie watchers alike have consulted the pages of Halliwell’s for the most comprehensive information available on their favorite films. Often imitated, but never bettered, Halliwell’s Film, Video and DVD Guide is packed with essential information, from the classics of the Silver Screen to the very latest blockbusters. Contents include concise plot synopses for every film, critical evaluations and reviews, fascinating insider gossip and facts, a quick-reference guide to the best films ever and more. There are also easy-to-spot icons for family viewing suitability, soundtrack availability, and Oscar awards and nominations.

For more than two decades, film enthusiasts, trivia buffs, and ordinary movie watchers alike have consulted the pages of Halliwell’s for the most comprehensive information available on their favorite films. Often imitated, but never bettered, Halliwell’s Film, Video & DVD Guide is packed with essential information, from the classics of the Silver Screen to the very latest blockbusters. Contents include plot synopses of every film, casts and credits, critical evaluations and reviews, fascinating insider gossip and facts, pithy quotes and dialogue, Academy Award-winners listed by year, and more. There are also easy-to-spot icons for family viewing suitability, video, DVD, and soundtrack availability, and Oscar awards and nominations.

Ranging across a hundred years of cinema, and featuring more than 23,000 films,Halliwell’s Film, Video & DVD Guideis the undisputed bible for movie enthusiasts and trivia buffs everywhere. For more than two decades, film enthusiasts, trivia buffs, and ordinary movie watchers alike have consulted the pages of Halliwell's for the most comprehensive information available on their favorite films. Often imitated, but never bettered,Halliwell’s Film, Video and DVD Guideis packed with essential information, from the classics of the Silver Screen to the very latest blockbusters. Contents include: Concise plot synopses for every film; casts and credits; critical evaluations and reviews; insider gossip and facts; quotes and dialogue, a quick-reference guide to the best films ever; an index of leading directors; Academy Award winners, listed by year, and more. There are also easy-to-spot icons for: family viewing; video, DVD, and soundtrack availability; and Oscar awards and nominations.

Lists over 20,000 English-language films and videos, with running time, date of release, credits, and reviews.

Fully revised and updated to include hundreds of new films, this edition of Halliwell's Film and Video Guide for 2003 is packed full with cast and credit information and pithy comment on the classics of the silver screen to the latest blockbusters, and everything in between. The volume also includes plot synopses and critical evaluations; video cassette, laser disc and DVD availability. Other features include reader friendly icons which denote films suitable for family viewing, Academy Award Winners and nominees, soundtrack availability and video format compatibility, plus lists of four-star and three-star films by title and year.

For more than twenty years, Halliwell's has provided highly intelligent, sharply opinionated, and always entertaining reviews of your favorite films -- from the classics of the silver screen to the latest blockbusters. Each entry in this completely revised and expanded edition contains the most comprehensive film information available, including Plot synopses, critical evaluations, and ratings ranging from none to four stars Cast members, writers, directors, and producers Quotes from contemporary reviews, alternative titles, and original publicity tags Video cassette, laser disc, and DVD availability Easy-to-interpret icons denoting films suitable for family viewing, Academy Award winners and nominees, soundtrack availability, computer-colorized versions, and video format compatibility Plus, lists of four-star and three-star films by title and year, and a complete history of Academy Award winners in every major category Upholding the outstanding tradition of Leslie Halliwell, editor John Walker delivers the breadth, detail, succinctness, knowledge, and wit that have always been the hallmarks of Halliwell's.