Defining Moments in Movies: The Greatest Films, Stars, Scenes and Events that Made Movie Magic

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Which moments have defined the silver screen: Bogey’s "Here’s looking at you, Kid,” in Casablanca? Hitchcock’s shocking shower scene in Psycho? Morphing, flying bodies in The Matrix? From the Lumière brothers’ first public film exhibition in 1895 through the arrival of sound, from the golden age of Hollywood to Italian Neo-Realism, the French New Wave, and beyond to contemporary Asian cinema, this guide captures every facet of movie magic. Worldwide in scope, and written by a team of experts, it encompasses all the major directors, brilliant stars, popular genres, and even the most significant technical developments and influential film criticism. Every film buff will treasure this!

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    It's a Wonderful Life

    1946, in 33 top lists Check
  2. 709 new

    Fast and Furry-ous

    1949, in 1 top list Check
  3. 695 new

    Stars in My Crown

    1950, in 3 top lists Check
  4. 681 new

    The Greatest Show on Earth

    1952, in 4 top lists Check
  5. 615 new

    Mother India

    1957, in 9 top lists Check
  6. 554 new

    Junglee

    1961, in 2 top lists Check
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    Jason and the Argonauts

    1963, in 6 top lists Check
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    Parade

    1974, in 2 top lists Check
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    Uncle Buck

    1989, in 1 top list Check
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    Rang-e khoda

    1999 — a.k.a. The Color of Paradise, in 4 top lists Check
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Last updated on Mar 31, 2019;