Leonard Maltin ist ein amerikanischer Film- und Animationskritiker sowie Historiker, der sich der tiefgehenden Erforschung des Kinos widmet. Seine Karriere begann er bereits im Alter von fünfzehn Jahren, als er für Classic Images schrieb und sein eigenes Fanzine, Film Fan Monthly, veröffentlichte, das sich auf Filme aus dem goldenen Zeitalter Hollywoods konzentrierte. Nach seinem Journalismusstudium an der New York University veröffentlichte Maltin Artikel in zahlreichen Filmzeitschriften und Zeitungen. Am bekanntesten ist er für seinen umfassenden Filmführer, der jährlich mit Zusammenfassungen und Rezensionen aktualisiert wird, sowie für weitere Werke, die sich mit der Kinematografie, der Geschichte der amerikanischen Animation und Biografien von Filmstars befassen. Maltin ist auch als Filmrezensent im Fernsehen und Radio tätig und lehrt Filmgeschichte an der 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.
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.
Around the world, generations of families can still sing songs by Tigger, Baloo, or the Seven Dwarves, highlighting the enduring appeal of Disney's musical legacy. This book chronicles the fifty-year history of the Disney recording companies founded by Walt and Roy Disney in the mid-1950s, during the rise of Disneyland Park, Davy Crockett, and the Mickey Mouse Club. It offers insights into beloved Disney classics and includes anecdotes and biographies of the artists who brought these songs to life. Authors Tim Hollis and Greg Ehrbar delve into the early resistance of the Disney brothers to enter the record business, which changed after the success of "The Ballad of Davy Crockett." The narrative follows the recording journeys of iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Cinderella, while revealing the challenges and triumphs faced along the way. The book also highlights teen-pop stars like Annette Funicello and Hayley Mills, the Mary Poppins phenomenon, and a period of declining sales that nearly led to the division's closure. Each chapter features performer biographies, album cover reproductions, and promotional materials, making this a treasure trove of information about this lesser-explored aspect of the Disney empire.
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.
The leading authority on American film is back with the latest edition of his "indispensable" (Los Angeles Times) and bestselling movie and video guide. Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide 2004 is the best, biggest, and most up-to-date of its kind.
This number one bestselling movie guide is now better than ever! It has been the movie buff's indispensable reference source for 27 years. With a new revision every year, it's the most complete and up-to-date guide of its kind. From box-office smashes to cult classics to forgettable bombs, this guide has it all.
