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For nearly half a century, Philip French's writing on cinema has been essential reading for filmgoers, cinephiles, and anyone who enjoys witty, intelligent engagement with the big screen. This collection brings together some of the best of French's film writing from 1964 to 2009 and explores a variety of topics, including British cinema, the Addams family, Satyajit Ray, Doris Day, Hollywood, and Hitchcock. A generous and enthusiastic compilation, this book is an illuminating companion to the world of cinema.

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For nearly half a century, Philip French's writing on cinema has been essential reading for filmgoers, cinephiles, and anyone who enjoys witty, intelligent engagement with the big screen. This collection brings together some of the best of French's film writing from 1964 to 2009 and explores a variety of topics, including British cinema, the Addams family, Satyajit Ray, Doris Day, Hollywood, and Hitchcock. A generous and enthusiastic compilation, this book is an illuminating companion to the world of cinema.
Autorenporträt
Philip French is a former producer for BBC Radio, where he worked for more than 30 years, and a regular contributor to numerous magazines and newspapers, including the Financial Times, the Observer, and Sight & Sound . He is the author of numerous books, including Cult Movies, The Faber Book of Movie Verse, and Westerns and Westerns Revisited. He is the recipient of a life achievement award by the Critics Circle and was named Critic of the Year in the National Press Awards.