<div>From the film critics of <i>The New York Times</i> come these uncut, original reviews of the most popular and influential movies ever made -- from the Talkies to blockbuster megahits like Chicago and The Wizard of Oz; from timeless classics like Casablanca and Notorious, to beloved foreign films by Truffaut and Kurosawa, Fellini and Almodovar.<br> <br>The reviews, eloquent, incisive, and intuitive, reflect Hollywood history at its best -- must-have reading for movie lovers or Students.<br> <br>In addition, this essential volume includes: <br>* Full cast and production credits for every movie <br>* The ''10 Best" lists for every year from 1931 to the present <br>* An index of films by genre, and an index of foreign films by country of origin.<br> <br>This edition is thoroughly updated to include all the important movies of the past several years, as well as a new introduction by A Times film critic, A. O. Scott.<br></div>