100 ALL-TIME FAVORITE MOVIES

Favorite flicksOur choice of must-see masterpieces"Well-researched, encyclopedic, full of fascinating facts and an idealpresent for silver screen enthusiasts."- The Sunday Post, DundeeThey say that in life, there are winners and there are losers. Though themovies we selected for this two-volume collection are winners indeed, thosethat didn't make the cut aren't losers. We just didn't like them quite asmuch. It was a tough, soul-searching process, but after much debate anddeliberation TASCHEN settled on what we believe to be the 100 finestexamples of 20th century filmmaking.From horror to romance, noir to slapstick, adventure to tragedy, epic tomusical, western to new wave, all genres are represented in thiswide-ranging and devilishly fun compendium. Metropolis? Check. ModernTimes? Yep. Citizen Kane, The Seven Samurai? Of course. La dolce vita,Psycho, A Clockwork Orange? You bet. Plus The Godfather, Annie Hall, BlueVelvet, Pulp Fiction... and so many more cinematic gems includinglesser-known masterpieces like Buńuel's The Young and the Damned. Think ofthis collection as a celebration of contrasts, an homage to the seventhart, a gathering of greats, and a nostalgic romp through celluloid history.Chronological entries each include a synopsis, cast/crew listings,technical information, actor/director bios, trivia, and lists of awards, aswell as film stills, production photos, and the original poster for eachfilm. The chapter for each decade begins with an introduction exploring thehistorical and social context of films made in that era.