Reel Culture
50 Movies You Should Know About (So You Can Impress Your Friends)
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- $9.99
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Publisher Description
Reel Culture is for the young person who is curious about film history and wants to be the one at the party who knows what Casablanca was about or who made the LBD (little black dress) hot in Breakfast at Tiffany's. From Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to Raiders of the Lost Ark, Reel Culture explores the 50 most influential—yet often unknown to teens—films of the 20th century.
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With this compact, chronological film guide, which rounds up 50 movies of the 20th century, savvy teens can get the gist without necessarily seeing every one. Along with synopses, there's also brief commentary, under such headings as "Why All the Fuss?" and "The Stuff People Still Talk About." Films include It's a Wonderful Life ("it's been known to bring even the most hard-core cynics to tears"), The Graduate ("gave voice to a whole generation of kids who felt lost after graduating college"), and The Silence of the Lambs (one of many R-rated films included). Despite its cheat-sheet approach, stills and quotes should spark enough interest for readers to want to view the films. Ages 17 up.
