Variety Movie Guide 1999
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Author Description
Since the dawn of the film industry, Variety magazine has been in front of the screen- critiquing and praising the movies, as well as informing the viewing public about what goes on behind the scenes. Now in this accessible, carefully researched, and informative reference guide, the expertise of those reviewers is at your fingertips. You can find information on a film's availability, the cast, any awards it won, and much more- while gaining a unique perspective of the time in which it was produced and reviewed. More than 8,500 entries; The most up-to-date reviews; Comprehensive coverage of classic foreign films; A-Z order by title, with details of director, producer, writer, cinematographer, music composer, running time, country and year of production, production company, and main cast; The Academy Award winners and nominees; Alternative film titles; Information on availability of movies on video, laser disc, and wide-screen formats; Directors index; Easy-to-read coding of movie statistics.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of films released up to and including 1999, drawing on the critical expertise of Variety magazine. It offers detailed information on over 8,500 films, including cast, awards, and production details, presented in an accessible A-Z format. The guide also provides context for the time of production and review, offering a unique historical perspective. It includes comprehensive coverage of classic foreign films and information on availability across various media formats.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Over 8,500 film entries with up-to-date reviews.
- Comprehensive coverage of classic foreign films.
- A-Z order by title.
- Details of director, producer, writer, cinematographer, music composer, running time, country and year of production, production company, and main cast.
- Information on Academy Award winners and nominees.
- Alternative film titles.
- Availability information for video, laser disc, and wide-screen formats.
- Directors index and easy-to-read coding of movie statistics.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
As a reference guide from Variety, a long-standing authority in film criticism, this publication is expected to offer reliable and detailed information for film enthusiasts and researchers. The inclusion of extensive data points such as cast, crew, awards, and production details, alongside availability information, positions it as a practical resource. Its comprehensive nature, covering both contemporary releases and classic foreign films, suggests it aims to be a valuable tool for understanding film history and accessibility.
Page Count:
983
Publication Date:
1999-01-01
Publisher:
Boxtree
ISBN-10:
0752213717
ISBN-13:
9780752213712
Non-Fiction
Film History
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