Movies to make you give up a Friday night out
Movie selection is sometimes as contentious as who you vote for - or at least it is in our household. After all, it's all in the eye of the beholder. The dvd you choose to watch can often speak volumes about your ethics, values, goals and oddball sense of humour. Of course, other times an apple is just an apple, so reaching for Dirty Dancing needn't mean anything other wanting to relive the music of the 60s rather than wanting to drool over Patrick Swayze. Maybe.
The books below are great movie guides and can help you choose what you might want to watch next. There's a little something here for everyone: women, men, classic movie enthusiasts, must-see movies and faith-based movies.
We'd enjoy hearing from you if you do end up watching any of the films recommended in these books!
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Chick flicks: movies women love
by Jo Berry & Angie Errigo
791.4375 BER
A fun, interesting, but sassy film guide for women that reviews over 600 movies over a variety of genre. You will find the ridiculous, the expected, the hilarious, the unexpected and the downright weird. This movie guide is a must-read for anyone who calls themselves a chick flick enthusiast.
Comic book movies
by David Hughes
791.4375 HUG
Modern special effects have made large-scale superhero epics possible, but the diversity of the comics being published has made for a wide variety of subjects, as evidenced by Ghost World, From Hell, Akira and Road to Perdition. Comic Book Movies looks at twenty key titles in detail, covering every stage of the journey from comic book panel to feature film frame, including development, production, sequels and spin-offs. From the huge success of the Superman and Batman franchises, to misfires such as Mystery Men and Dick Tracy and current speculation about future films, the book includes interviews with key creative artists about the development of the movies from the original comics." "The first book on this subject, Comic Book Movies is the ultimate guide to one of the most varied and exciting film genres."--
1001 movies you must see before you die
by Steven Jay Schneider
791.4375 ONE
Telling you everything you need to know about the must-see movies, from the ones you should not have missed the first time around, to the ones you can see again and again, this reference guide details each genre of film, from romance to horror and sci-fi.
Leonard Maltin's classic movie guide
by Leonard Maltin
791.4375 LE
From Leonard Maltin, author of the bestselling annual Movie Guide, comes the only guide to classic movies. Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide includes more than 9,000 capsule reviews of classic movies, including The Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone With the Wind (1939), The Philadelphia Story (1940), High Noon (1952), and The Ten Commandments (1956)." "In addition, this comprehensive volume offers a star and director index, and Leonard Maltin's personal list of top classic DVDs. The result is an authoritative, dynamic guide to the classics that no film aficionado should be without.
Finding God in the movies : 33 films of reel faith
by Catherine M. Barsotti & Robert K. Johnston
791.43682 BAR
Introducing thirty-three films of faith--ranging from 'Tender mercies' to 'X-men'--the authors identify and explore key biblical themes like forgiveness, faith, and repentance. An enthusiastic guide for the individual movie lover or small group, this resource contains production notes and film synopses, relevant Scripture texts, theological reflection, recommended video clips, discussion questions, and more.
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