The Movie Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

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29 March 2022

Film theory & criticism; Individual film directors, film-makers; Film movie guides & reviews; Film & movie: styles & genres

Series: DK Big Ideas

An updated edition of DK's ""BIg Ideas"" guide to the world of cinema

Does Chinatown subvert the film noir genre? What is the effect of Pulp Fiction's episodic plot? How do multiple points of view undermine notions of reality in Rashomon? Learn the answer to these questions and more with The Movie Book, the ultimate guide to the greatest movies ever to grace the silver screen.

Part of DK's bestselling Big Ideas series, The Movie Book chronicles the history of cinema, from the golden age of black-and-white films to international art-house and 21st-century sci-fi. The key themes and big ideas behind more than 100 of the world's most celebrated cinematic gems are explored in authoritative and engaging text.

Beginning with the iconic A Trip to the Moon (1902), immerse yourself in the world of film, from The Wizard of Oz (1939), Vertigo (1958), and Jaws (1975) to Spirited Away (2006), Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and Parasite (2019). Discover everything about your favourite movies, as well as celebrated classics and the films you need to see, through film stills, posters, biographies, movie memorabilia, and narrative timelines. Along with iconic quotes from the films themselves and key critics, this book brings cinema to life.

Whether you are a fan of comedies, romance, musicals, action movies, or thrillers, The Movie Book is essential for anyone with a passion for cinema.

By: DK, Phonic Books
Imprint: DK
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 204mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1.142kg
ISBN: 9780241562949
ISBN 10: 0241562945
Series: DK Big Ideas
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 29 March 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Danny Leigh (consultant editor) Danny Leigh is the senior curator of fiction in the BFI National Archive. Prior to this, he was a journalist and wrote regularly on film for the Financial Times and The Guardian. He has co-presented BBC Television's long-running Film programme, as well as writing and presenting documentaries for BBC TV and radio. He has also worked in film education and programming. Danny has written two novels, The Greatest Gift and The Monsters of Gramercy Park.

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