Leonard Maltin is an American film and animation critic and historian dedicated to a deep exploration of cinema. He began his writing career at fifteen, contributing to Classic Images and publishing his own fanzine, Film Fan Monthly, focused on films from Hollywood's golden age. After earning a journalism degree, Maltin contributed to numerous film journals and newspapers. He is best known for his comprehensive film guide, annually updated with synopses and reviews, alongside other works delving into cinematography, the history of American animation, and film star biographies. Maltin also serves as a film reviewer on television and radio and teaches cinematic history at the University of Southern California.
A determined young girl constructs a rocket ship to the moon to validate the existence of a legendary Moon Goddess. Her journey leads her to a whimsical realm filled with fantastical creatures, sparking an unexpected quest. Directed by animation legend Glen Keane, this exhilarating musical adventure explores themes of resilience, embracing the unknown, and the boundless power of imagination.
The book offers a unique journey through film history, featuring previously unpublished interviews from Leonard Maltin's personal archive, stored for over 40 years. It also includes key articles from his newsletter, Movie Crazy, presenting fresh insights on iconic films like Casablanca and Gold Diggers of 1933, alongside a mix of Hollywood classics and lesser-known works. This collection aims to both entertain and serve as a valuable resource for future film scholars, shedding light on Maltin's extensive knowledge and passion for cinema.
Praise for Leonard Maltin's Movie Guides The go-to choice for both film geeks and casual couch potatoes.-The New York Times Book Review Easily the most comprehensive book of its kind anywhere. It belongs next to ever TV...in every home.-USA Today Distinctive, authoritative and personal. Its prose is so spare, rarely betraying biases or eccentricities, but the book lives so long precisely because ever page has Maltin's unmistakable presence.-NPR Indispensable.-The New York Post The definitive source of information.-The Cleveland Plain Dealer
The definitive guide to classic films from one of America's most trusted film critics Thanks to Netflix and cable television, classic films are more accessible than ever. Now co-branded with Turner Classic Movies, Leonard Maltin’s Classic Movie Guide covers films from Hollywood and around the world, from the silent era through 1965, and from The Maltese Falcon to Singin’ in the Rain and Godzilla, King of the Monsters! Thoroughly revised and updated, and featuring expanded indexes, a list of Maltin’s personal recommendations, and three hundred new entries—including many offbeat and obscure films—this new edition is a must-have companion for every movie lover.
Nearly 16,000 entries including 300+ new entries and more than 13,000 dvd listings summer blockbusters and independent sleepers; masterworks of alfred hitchcock, billy wilder, and martin scorsese; the timeless comedy of the marx brothers and buster keaton; animated classics from walt disney and pixar; the finest foreign films ever made. This 2015 edition covers the modern era, from 1965 to the present, while including all the great older films you can’t afford to miss—and those you can—from box-office smashes to cult classics to forgotten gems to forgettable bombs, listed alphabetically, and complete with all the essential information you could ask nearly 16,000 capsule movie reviews, with 300+ new entries more than 25,000 dvd and video listings up-to-date list of mail-order and online sources for buying and renting dvds and official motion picture code ratings from g to nc-17 old and new theatrical and video releases rated to bomb exact running times—an in
The Modern Era
Offers readers a comprehensive reference to the world of film, including more than thirteen thousand DVD titles, along with information on performers, ratings, running times, plots, and helpful features
Popular film critic and esteemed cinema historian Leonard Maltin offers a fresh look at underappreciated screen gems in Leonard Maltin's 151 Best Movies You've Never Seen.
This movie guide contains more than 18,000 reviews, including over 300 new entries, with over 13,000 video and 8000 DVD and laserdisc listings. It also has an updated index of leading performers.
Offers readers a comprehensive reference to the world of film, including thousands of alphabetically-arranged movie title entries containing plot summaries, along with information on performers, ratings, and running times.
Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide is an essential book for every film lover's bookshelf. Now this leading authority on American film brings us the latest edition of his acclaimed guide. The comprehensive 2002 edition includes: * Capsule reviews of more than 19,000 films, including over 300 newentries * Easy-to-read symbols indicating availability of more than 14,000 films onvideo * Over 7,000 listings of films available on laserdisc-and 3,000 available onDVD * A revised index of leading actors and actresses * Write-ups on every film series, from Charlie Chan to Tarzan * Notes on widescreen films that are best viewed in letterbox format * An updated list of mail-order sources for renting and buying videocassettesand discs * Leonard Maltin's exclusive list of the best family films of all time. . . and much, much more.