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The Essentials, Volume 2

52 More Must-See Movies and Why They Matter

#2 in series

by Jeremy Arnold
Ben Mankiewicz
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A guide to fifty-two examples of must-see cinema, The Essentials Vol. 2 — based on the Turner Classic Movies series — is packed with behind-the-scenes stories, illuminating commentary, moments to watch for, and hundreds of photos spotlighting films that define what it means to be a classic.
Since 2001, Turner Classic Movies' The Essentials has been the ultimate destination for cinephiles both established and new, showcasing films that have had a lasting impact on audiences and filmmakers everywhere. In this second volume based on the series, fifty-two films are profiled with insightful notes on why they're Essential, a guide to must-see moments, and running commentary from Essentials hosts past and present: TCM's Ben Mankiewicz and the late Robert Osborne, as well as Rob Reiner, Sydney Pollack, Molly Haskell, Carrie Fisher, Rose McGowan, Alec Baldwin, Drew Barrymore, Sally Field, William Friedkin, Ava DuVernay, and Brad Bird.
Enjoy one film per week for a year of stellar viewing or indulge in your own classic movie festival. Spanning the silent era through the late 1980s with such diverse films as Top Hat, Brief Encounter, Rashomon, Vertigo, and Field of Dreams, it's an indispensable book for movie lovers to expand their knowledge of cinema and discover — or revisit — landmark films that impacted Hollywood forever.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Turner Classic Movies

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    October 20, 2020

  • Formats

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      • ISBN: 9780762469406

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      • ISBN: 9780762469406
      • File size: 90275 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      December 4, 2020

      Film historian and author Arnold (Christmas in the Movies) returns for a second bite at the classics apple with this delightful sequel to 2016's The Essentials: 52 Must-See Movies and Why They Matter. Both volumes follow Turner Classic Movies' cinephile staple, The Essentials, a weekly program that has been hosted by a bevy of directors, critics, movie and TV personalities, and TCM presenters since its 2001 debut. Starting with the 1927 silent film Sunrise and proceeding chronologically to 1989's Field of Dreams, the art-heavy chapters feature a credits box, "Why It's Essential," commentary from the hosts and guest hosts of the program, and a fun feature, "What To Look For," which newcomers to the classics and repeat viewers of the films will enjoy. Those who mourn the passing of TCM host Robert Osbourne and actress/writer Carrie Fisher will delight in reading their comments; more recent guest hosts, such as directors Ava DuVernay and Brad Bird, add fresh voices to the mix. VERDICT Arnold's knowledge is vast, and the joyful tone of his sprightly writing is infectious. With a foreword by current TCM host Ben Mankiewicz, an index and an extensive bibliography, and a list of all the films screened on The Essentials, this book will please film buffs of all ages and levels of cinema knowledge.--Liz French, Library Journal

      Copyright 2020 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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