Videohound S Independent Film Guide

The only video guide devoted exclusively to movies made outside the Hollywood studio system. Here are reviews of 1,000 films, many of which have moved out of the art houses and into mainstream theaters. The book brims with attitude and humor, trivia, 50 intriguing sidebars of information, and approximately 100 photos.

The creators of VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever present another winner--the ultimate guide to more than 3,000 of the best movies of all time. Extensive indexes of stars, directors, and over 325 wildly original categories, from Adolescence and Airborne Disasters to Wedding Bells and Wrong Side of the Tracks make it easy to hone in the perfect movie for any mood or occasion. Line drawings.

Containing the most extensive listing of movies available on video and a multitude of cross-referencing within its 10 primary indexes, this new edition includes 1,000 new movies (23,000 in all), expanded indexing, a fresh new introduction and more of the beloved categories.

More than 500 movies are released directly to video each year, while another 100 or so have extremely limited theatrical releases. To learn about these mysterious movies and buried treasures, turn to "VideoHound's Video Premieres", a collection of reviews and ratings for 1,000 of the best and worst direct-to-video movies and limited in every genre. 100 photos.

The complete guide to movies on videocassette, laserdisc and CD.

Only the best--discerning reviews of more than 3,000 great movies, from the classics to the latest releases. VideoHound, the people who know how to nose out movies for viewers who appreciate excellence, are back with a brand-new edition of their one-of-a-kind guide. In an easy-to-use alphabetical format, "VideoHound's Guide to Three- and Four-Star Movies--1998 presents the vital facts about each film, including plot summary, cast, length, director, awards, and more, and offers insights into what makes the film special, comparisons to other films of the same period or genre, and other tidbits of information and opinion. Extensive indexes help readers select movies in a variety of ways: by the stars they want to see; the directors whose work interests them; or the genre that suits their mood--be it "Monster Moms," "Musicals," "Tearjerkers" or "Teen Angst."

Foreign film guide covering more than 800 significant films. The convenient format offers 10 indexes, and access by director, cast, awards, title, translation, country of origin, writer, cinematographer composer, etc.