Roger Ebert has been writing film reviews for the Chicago Sun-Times for over four decades now and his biweekly essays on great movies have been appearing there since 1996. As Ebert noted in the introduction to the first collection of those pieces; ldquo;They are not the greatest films of all time; because all lists of great movies are a foolish attempt to codify works which must stand alone. But itrsquo;s fair to say: If you want to take a tour of the landmarks of the first century of cinema; start here.Enter The Great Movies III; Ebertrsquo;s third collection of essays on the cregrave;me de la cregrave;me of the silver screen; each one a model of critical appreciation and a blend of love and analysis that will send readers back to the films with a fresh set of eyes and renewed enthusiasmmdash;or maybe even lead to a first-time viewing. From The Godfather: Part II to Groundhog Day; from The Last Picture Show to Last Tango in Paris; the hundred pieces gathered here display a welcome balance between the familiar and the esoteric; spanning Hollywood blockbusters and hidden gems; independent works and foreign language films alike. Each essay draws on Ebertrsquo;s vast knowledge of the cinema; its fascinating history; and its breadth of techniques; introducing newcomers to some of the most exceptional movies ever made; while revealing new insights to connoisseurs as well.Named the most powerful pundit in America by Forbes magazine; and a winner of the Pulitzer Prize; Roger Ebert is inarguably the most prominent and influential authority on the cinema today. The Great Movies III is sure to please his many fans and further enhance his reputation as Americarsquo;s most respectedmdash;and trustedmdash;film critic.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good Manual for old camerasBy Mark F.More cliff notes for most items than detailed instructions but if you go through the few through examples then apply it to the notes for your camera it is good. New version is probably well worth it. I plan to pick it up as well.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy gillianlove it4 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Tells you that you have a long way to go to do camera repairBy Manuel A. HernaezThe book offers a guide to what you will face in undertaking camera maintenance and repair work. It does not offer detailed procedures for the repair problems of specific camera design. You will be on your own which is only good if you have the making of a good camera repair person.In my opinion the book will not be helpful for the majority of readers who have dreams of doing serious camera repair work.
