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!

*Missing on ICM*:
- Dies Irae (Petr Skála)


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    Chun gwong cha sit

    1997 — a.k.a. Happy Together, in 13 top lists Check
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    Xiao Wu

    1997 — a.k.a. Pickpocket, in 3 top lists Check
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    The Sweet Hereafter

    1997, in 8 top lists Check
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    Funny Games

    1997, in 12 top lists Check
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    Cure

    1997 — a.k.a. The Cure, in 7 top lists Check
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    Jackie Brown

    1997, in 5 top lists Check
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    Giro di lune tra terra e mare

    1997 — a.k.a. Round the Moons Between Earth and Sea, in 0 top lists Check
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    Ta'm e guilass

    1997 — a.k.a. Taste of Cherry, in 17 top lists Check
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