Mystery, Suspense, Film Noir and Detective Movies on DVD-A Guide To The Best In Cinema Thrills

Mystery, Suspense, Film Noir and Detective Movieson DVD-A GUIDE TO THE BEST IN CINEMA THRILLS by John Howard Reid is adream come true for movie buffs. If your collection of movies is lessthan classic or you would like to sample the best thriller flicks ofthe former century then this book is the place to begin. Mr. Reidhas researched, reviewed and listed over 700 examples of the best incinema that can be found in the DVD format. The first 218 titlesincluded, feature an extensive review page. He includes the full castand the parts played by name. The director, screenplay writer, editor,music, sound and producers are listed as well as copyright date,studio, world wide release dates and running times. Each title issummarized with Mr. Reid's own personal review and other comments. Herates the transfer DVD on a 1 to 10 scale, ten being a superb transferfrom film and one being an unwatchable DVD. The remaining 500 films arebriefly described. Most of the titles were released in the 1930'sto 1950's with several selections from the 60's and 70's. You'llrecognise many of the well known classics like Twelve Angry Men or AKiss Before Dying. However, this book really shines in its ability tobring exposure obscure titles like Attack of Giant Leeches. Whatis film noir? Mr. Reid takes a one-hundred page look at Noir, Crime andMystery with several hundred movies mentioned. Interested in SherlockHolmes or Raymond Chandler movies? How about the Thin Man series? Mr.Reid designated a full chapter o each of these categories. How abouthard-boiled movie tough guys? Mr. Reid takes an in depth look in achapter called Bogart versus Ladd. The amount of time andresearch needed to produce a book this detailed and informative isremarkable. Hundreds of wonderful black and white photos add to theauthenticity of the collection. Mr. Reid has over 50 years of writingexperience and it shows on every page as his descriptions flow smoothlyfrom point to point without any trite or clichéd passages. All moviebuffs should take advantage of this wonderful guide. Flipping throughthe pages you can't help making a list of must-sees before running outto the local rental shop. If you enjoyed classic thrillers back in theday and wonder about current DVD availability then you need this book.If you are tired of the CGI filled dribble that Hollywood is passingoff as Mystery/Thrillers these days then this is guide is a must readfor finding something very different. Highly Recommended. lulu.com (September 27, 2009) 978-0557122233 John Howard Reid by William Potter

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