The Encyclopedia of Best Films
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This all-inclusive A-Z encyclopedia by one of the world's foremost experts on cinema provides comprehensive annotations of the best films produced from 1914 on. The work offers more than 5,000 three- to five-star entries (three stars=good; four stars=excellent; five stars=masterpiece), and yes, author Jay Robert Nash has viewed every single one of them as well as many more that did not "make the cut." In addition to a precis, each film's entry also includes a listing of the cast as well as the k
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This comprehensive A-Z encyclopedia delivers exactly what serious film lovers need—over 5,000 meticulously curated entries spanning cinema history from 1914 onward, each rated on a three-to-five-star scale. What sets this film reference work apart is Nash's authoritative voice, having personally screened every movie included (plus countless others that didn't make the grade), ensuring each annotation and cast listing comes from direct, knowledgeable engagement rather than secondhand research.
For students, aspiring filmmakers, and dedicated cinephiles building their watchlists, this volume serves as an indispensable guide through the vast landscape of cinematic achievement. The consistent structure—offering a précis, full cast details, and clear quality ratings—transforms it from a mere directory into a trusted companion for film discovery and study, making the daunting history of cinema feel navigable and deeply compelling.
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