1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die

Chronicling the complete history of filmmaking, this important survey dates back to silent-era sensations such as D. W. Griffiths controversial The Birth of a Nation and the immortal Little Tramp movies of Charlie Chaplin. It then covers blockbusters of the more recent past like Gone with the Wind, A Clockwork Orange, Avatar, and The Black Swan. Also described are Hollywoods most memorable musicals, great dramas, screwball comedies, experimental “New Wave” films from 1950s and 60s Europe, major films noir, classic westerns, action and adventure films, and outstanding documentaries. This all-new edition has been updated with- 50 new films, 200 new images, key quotations from the oviews, more movie posters than ever, new interesting facts and movie trivia