The Essentials: 52 Must-See Movies and Why They Matter (Turner Classic Movies)

Author: Arnold, JeremyBrand: Running Press AdultEdition: IllustratedBinding: PaperbackFormat: IllustratedNumber Of Pages: 288Release Date: 03-05-2016Part Number: Color photos throughout, B&W photos throDetails: Showcasing 52 Essential films from the silent era through the 1980s, Turner Classic Movies invites you into a world filled with stirring performances, dazzling musical numbers, and bold directorial visions that mark the greatest moments in film history. Since its inception on Turner Classic Movies in 2001, The Essentials has become the ultimate series for movie lovers to expand their knowledge of must-see cinema and discover or revisit landmark films that have had a lasting impact on audiences everywhere. Based on the TCM series, The Essentials book showcases fifty-two must-see movies from the silent era through the early 1980s. Readers can enjoy one film per week, for a year of stellar viewing, or indulge in their own classic movie festival. Some long-championed classics