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OCT. 16, 2012
A profound and richly satisfying reckoning with the movies and what they mean. Full review >
OCT. 2, 2012
A must for movie lovers and more proof that Denby’s gifts are better displayed in a full-length text than in a short review. Full review >
OCT. 2, 2012
A well-told account of the films that have scared the pants off generation after generation. Full review >
SEPT. 18, 2012
A focused history of films that occasionally flirts with—but does not wed—portentousness. Full review >
JULY 17, 2012
Surely not the last word, but a complete and honest effort and a good starting place. Full review >
SEPT. 18, 2012
Bold and irrepressibly sassy. Full review >
OCT. 2, 2012
In rich, lyrical prose, McKinney deftly honors both the man and the mystery. Full review >
SEPT. 25, 2012
A copiously examined life rendered with humor and heart. Full review >
JUNE 12, 2012
An entertaining and informative look at the troubled gestation of a film of both artistic and social significance. Full review >
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