The definitive New York Times bestselling guide to the movies from America's favourite movie expert, with more than 300 new entries. 2010 marks the 40th year that Penguin has published the movie guides.

Some Like It Hot blends several American preoccupations - jazz, gangsters, drag, and Marilyn Monroe - into one bootleg cocktail. This companion details the history of the comedy, from its roots as a 1951 German comedy to its Hollywood conception, where Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Marilyn Monroe transposed the material to the Roaring Twenties.

Featuring conversations with Kevin Smith's friend and producer Scott Mosier, this title helps to discover - how to pick four random examples of the riches therein - the genesis of Stalin's Monkey Soldier army, the tale of Kevin versus Steak Tartare, how to make bukkake eggs, and how Kevin was once willing to let Alanis Morissette get mugged.

Covering a total of 22,131 films, this guide features the various entries that contain films released in UK cinemas, and movies, old and new, that have been screened on television or become available on DVD. It also covers European films, significant and interesting works of world cinema, and underground and experimental films.

Focuses on the best and worst lines, scenes, films and actors' filmographies from the movie world. This title includes graphs, pie charts, flow charts and diagrams that dissect your favourite films. It provides coverage that ranges from movie masterpieces to filmic follies.

A guide to must-see movies. It shows you about these films' conception and development, and even about the most famous pieces of memorabilia associated with them. It includes vital statistics, and a few facts that may surprise you.

The incredible, moving and hilarious story of Cheeta the Chimp, simian star of the big screen, on a behind-the-scenes romp through the golden years of Hollywood.

Incorporates the dynamic elements of voice performance, live-action puppetry, and computer animation into a live-action adventure story that captures the magic of the book - Where the Wild Things Are .

Includes reviews that list credits for cast and other key creative personnel. This guide covers various areas of world cinema, including classic silents and 1930s comedies, documentaries and the avant-garde, Europe and Asia, the Hollywood mainstream and B-movie horrors.

The ultimate illustrated guide to one of the most iconic characters in the history of cinema.

Story of the Scene gives the inside scoop, from legends to exclusives, from the hilarious to the macabre, on 80 famous moments in film. Written by a leading film critic each story is featured on a double page spread, and illustrated with a film still. A perfect gift book for film buffs.

Clint Eastwood is not just a man; he is a nameless vigilante, a detective, bare-knuckle boxer, Secret Service agent, and Academy Award-winning director. His laconic one-liners can be heard in numerous languages, preceding the demise of another villain. This title paints a fascinating portrait of its subject through the art for his films.

Wellman to the mean streets and Mafiosi of Francis Ford Coppola , Brian de Palma, and Martin Scorsese, this title explores the ascent of the gangster movie to the pop-culture phenomenon.

Updated version of the DVD Easter Egg Guide: how to access the hidden extras on your DVD.

Subtitled Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting. Author is a screenwriting guru who gives sell-out courses throughout the UK and Europe.

Compresses 99 of the world's most famous movies - in just four squares. This title includes such films as Citizen Kane , Psycho , The Seventh Seal , Gone With the Wind , Dirty Dancing , Jaws , Baghdad Cafe , Rocky , Yojimbo , The Guns of Navarone , Jailhouse Rock , The Big Blue , Rebel Without a Cause , and Taxi Driver .

The Oral Biography. The first full-scale oral biography of one of Hollywoods greats Robert Altman.

Inspired by the film King Kong, at the age of thirteen Ray Harryhausen knew his feature lay in special effects. Following on from his mentor Willis O'Brien, creator of King Kong, Ray took the art and skill of stop-motion animation one step further, weaving his magic on dinosaurs, aliens and mythological creatures alike. From animating fairy tales in his father's garage to creating groundbreaking .

Offers a comprehensive guide to the 101 important war films. This title features special boxes that highlight interesting insights and facts about each film.

Suitable for film buffs and those who enjoy going to the movies. This book describes the history of 501 films.