<p>America's Film Legacy 2009-2010 is a guide to the most significant films ever made in the United States. Unlike opinionated Top 100 and arbitrary Best of lists these are the real thing: groundbreaking films that make up the backbone of American cinema. <br>Each of the 50 newest titles in the National Film Registry is covered in a detailed essay that includes cast credits and major awards as well as screening information and film stills. From well-known movies like The Muppet Movie and Dog Day Afternoon to more obscure films like A Study in Reds and Hot Dogs for Gauguin Daniel Eagan's beautifully written and updated edition is for anyone who loves American movies and who wants to learn more about them.</p>