The Korean Cinema Book provides a new and authoritative overview of one of the world’s most dynamic and celebrated filmm......more
The Korean Cinema Book provides a new and authoritative overview of one of the world’s most dynamic and celebrated filmm......more
Milos Forman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, was met with widespread critical and commercial success on its release i......more
A richly-illustrated updated retrospective celebrating the life and films of Clint Eastwood - written by renowned film c......more
Since its formation in the 80s, Studio Ghibli films have enchanted audiences with whimsical worlds, unforgettable charac......more
Turn skeptics into fans and fans into scholars with this smart, entertaining guide to 20 influential reality shows, from......more
Explore the characters, creatures, people and places of Studio Ghibli in this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia. From......more
Discover the complete history of the King of the Monsters in this definitive, official guide to Godzilla. Godzilla: The ......more
The official retrospective of one of cinema’s most important films - Night of the Living Dead. The full story of the fir......more
Beau Travail (1998) is Claire Denis’ bold, sensuous masterpiece. Loosely based on Herman Melville’s Billy Budd, Sailor (......more
It’s 1984, and investigative reporter Arthur Stuart is trying to locate Brian Slade, the glam-rock superstar who staged ......more
How did a film made to capture a pop phenomenon become an enduring cinematic classic? With warmth, wit and precision, Sa......more
In this compelling study, Daisuke Miyao explores Jean-Pierre Melville’s cult 1967 thriller Le Samouraï, a film that unfo......more
What if watching movies could be a spiritual discipline? For one film critic, great films became guiding lights -- an es......more
In this follow up to their original 100 Cult Films volume, Ernest Mathijs and Xavier Mendik provide a guide to one hundr......more
In this follow up to their original 100 Cult Films volume, Ernest Mathijs and Xavier Mendik provide a guide to one hundr......more
Djibril Diop Mambéty’s exuberant, inventive and urgent film Touki Bouki (The Journey of the Hyena) (1973) follows a youn......more
** UPDATED AND EXPANDED NEW EDITION ** Internationally renowned, David Lynch was America’s premier purveyor of the surre......more
Richard Schickel’s study of Billy Wilder’s 1944 noir classic Double Indemnity traces in fascinating detail the genesis a......more
Positioned precariously between the uptight ’50s and the freewheeling ’70s, the 1960s marked a transitional decade in th......more
The 1970s: that magical era betwixt the swinging ’60s and the decadent ’80s, the epoch of leisure suits and Afros, the a......more
Groundbreaking in its departure from its predecessors, When Harry Met Sally... (1989) established classic romantic comed......more
"...draws from a wide variety of previously published sources to give Godfather fans something new and exciting." - Book......more
Groundhog Day (1993), directed by Harold Ramis and starring Bill Murray, is widely regarded as one of the most original ......more
Agnès Varda was a pioneer of French cinema whose work remains as relevant as ever, a testament to her artistic vision, h......more
Aditya Chopra’s 1995 romantic drama, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, follows the journey of Raj and Simran, who fall in lov......more
Since cinema’s beginning, live actors and cartoon characters have traded places and invaded each other’s spaces, with re......more
Since cinema’s beginning, live actors and cartoon characters have traded places and invaded each other’s spaces, with re......more
Set against the turbulent backdrop of the UK miners’ strike (1984-5), Billy Elliot (2000) follows eleven-year-old Billy ......more
A study of Guru Dutt’s romantic melodrama Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) in the BFI Film Classics series....more
Nicholas Ray’s 1955 film Rebel Without a Cause is a globally recognised landmark of post-war American cinema. The film f......more
"A History of Shock Film" tells the story of movies that broke taboos, specifically in the realms of sex, violence, prof......more
"A magnificent showcase of over 200 production drawings of star ships, vehicles, weapons, droids, and props from the Sta......more
Take a trip back to your favorite video store with this in-depth journey through the highs and lows of ’80s cinema--wit......more
A celebration of the world’s most cherished cinemas, from vintage movie houses to quirky start-ups. Grab your popcorn an......more
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Explore the inspirations behind the work of the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, one of animated cinema’s all-time great creato......more
Discomania is a large format 450-page full-colour extravaganza of Disco, Punk & Cinema. Do you believe in Mirrorballs? A......more
A campy celebration of the queer cult classic. The Rocky Horror Picture Show has had a lasting impact on cinema and pop ......more
More than a hundred years of horror movies are covered in this comprehensive book that explores spine-tinglers from ever......more
This study of Jaws (1975) examines how Steven Spielberg’s breakout film not only redefined the thriller but also pioneer......more
Ousmane Sembène was one of the greatest, most groundbreaking filmmakers in the history of cinema, an acclaimed novelist,......more
Robert de Niro and Al Pacino have acted opposite each other only once, in Heat, Michael Mann’s operatic 1995 heist thril......more
A classic of feminist avant-garde cinema, Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen’s Riddles of the Sphinx (1977) follows the life ......more
This book is your essential companion for mastering the complexities of international documentary production. Written by......more
This book is your essential companion for mastering the complexities of international documentary production. Written by......more
Written by the head of physical production at New Line Cinema, The Creative Producing Handbook: An Insider’s Guide to Pr......more
Written by the head of physical production at New Line Cinema, The Creative Producing Handbook: An Insider’s Guide to Pr......more
A Chronology of Film presents a fresh perspective on the medium by taking a purely chronological approach to its history......more
The Happy Face Killer: The True Story of Keith Jesperson - A Killer Who Wanted to Be Known takes you inside the chilling......more
100 Queer Films identifies 100 films that shaped the trajectory of queer cinema, connected with larger movements, and sh......more
Billy Wilder’s classic screwball comedy Some Like it Hot (1959), starring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe, t......more
100 Queer Films identifies 100 films that shaped the trajectory of queer cinema, connected with larger movements, and sh......more
Whether you’re a longtime film buff or new to foreign movies, TCM Imports is an essential, accessible guide to an absorb......more
A study of Mikio Naruse’s 1960 melodrama, When a Woman Ascends the Stairs, in the BFI Film Classics series....more
Directed by Robert Siodmak and Edgar G. Ulmer, and with a script by Billy Wilder, People on Sunday (Menschen am Sonntag)......more
"Explore the worlds of a galaxy far, far away with incredible cross-sections. With more than 60 intricate full-color art......more
Since 2001, Trevor Lynch has garnered a fervent following for his frankly Right-wing treatment of philosophical, politic......more
Since 2001, Trevor Lynch has garnered a fervent following for his frankly Right-wing treatment of philosophical, politic......more
What if you gathered together some of the UK’s most passionate film critics and asked them to explore the subject of Lon......more
"Containing more than 2,200 entries from the most current Star Wars film and TV series, discover the vital facts about i......more
Get ready for aliens, kaiju, monsters, and movie maniacs galore! From author, editor, amateur film scholar, and skeleton......more
A loving ode to films with post-apocalyptic themes, this updated edition now features more than 1,200 movie reviews, plu......more
In all his films, Wes Anderson turns the mundane into magic by building distinctive and eccentric worlds. But how well d......more
ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA TSUI HARK A Critical Study By Jeremy Mark Robinson This is a study of the Once Upon a Time In ......more
Come to the movies with two celebrated spirituality writers--American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storytel......more
’An impressively deep dive... Essential for anime enthusiasts.’ - EMPIRE Step beyond the magical movies and explore the ......more
Come to the movies with two celebrated spirituality writers--American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storytel......more
Pulp Fiction was one of the films that defined American cinema of the 1990s, and remains one of the stand-out movies of ......more
A full-color guide to the universe of Seth MacFarlane’s sci-fi series featuring technical details, interstellar history,......more
A full-color guide to the universe of Seth MacFarlane’s sci-fi series featuring technical details, interstellar history,......more
In his film noir second volume, Bernie Dowling reviews films about ordinary jobs in a greedy crime-ridden society. Fate ......more
In his film noir second volume, Bernie Dowling reviews films about ordinary jobs in a greedy crime-ridden society. Fate ......more
In this Oxford Guide to Film Musicals, renowned author Geoffrey Block introduces scholars, students, and general readers......more
In this Oxford Guide to Film Musicals, renowned author Geoffrey Block introduces scholars, students, and general readers......more
The classic film musical Singin’ in the Rain combines a streamlined 1920s storyline with vivid characters, memorable wis......more
The classic film musical Singin’ in the Rain combines a streamlined 1920s storyline with vivid characters, memorable wis......more
A toast to curly fries, hot dogs, and hard-shell tacos, Aimee Macpherson’s guide to the bars and restaurants of Breaking......more
How did a low-key prison drama which was considered a box-office flop on its original release become one of the most pop......more
2024 Bram Stoker Award(R)️ Winner for Superior Achievement in Long Nonfiction A smart, funny crash course in 25 iconic h......more
Whether you judge by box office receipts, industry awards, or critical accolades, science fiction films are the most pop......more
Step into the wild world of cinema’s most bizarre and unforgettable films with Cult Films and Midnight Movies: "From Hig......more
The Complete Story from Mad Max to Furiosa. The Legend of Mad Max is the ultimate guide to the high octane post-apocalyp......more
David Fincher’s Seven (1995) follows two detectives, David Mills (Brad Pitt) and William Somerset (Morgan Freeman), as t......more
Revised and updated - includes Miyazaki’s new masterpiece, The Boy and the Heron. Explore the films of magical Japanese ......more
A stunning package for classic film buffs and drinks enthusiasts alike, all the "forbidden" fun of Pre-Code Hollywood an......more
Leontine Sagan’s Mädchen in Uniform (1931) is a groundbreaking German film that showcases women’s agency and desire behi......more
Whoever could have guessed that a Ken Loach film produced on a low budget, with no big stars, no sex, little violence, t......more
"An enjoyable, irascible collection" of smart and sometimes-scathing film criticism from a famously candid author (Libra......more
"An enjoyable, irascible collection" of smart and sometimes-scathing film criticism from a famously candid author (Libra......more
Murder! Mothers! Men on the run! Film fans know these are just a few key ingredients of Alfred Hitchcock’s movies. When ......more
Tinto Brass (1933), whose long-life career includes 30 films, is the Italian director best known for the soft adult film......more
In a publishing partnership with True West Magazine, Henry C. Parke brings together previously published content as well......more
HI-YAH!!! Mitch Lovell is back with another collection of bone-snapping, gut-busting, side-splitting reviews! This time,......more
Evil cults! Demonic possession! Black magic! The 1970s were gripped by an obsession with the devil and all his works. Th......more
"A hilarious and heartfelt tribute to the pre-MCU age of superhero movies, told in that inimitable Smersh Pod voice." --......more