Peter Bogdanovich's Movie of the Week

A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO A YEAR''S WORTH OF MUST-SEE FILMS. Director producer screenwriter author actor and film critic Peter Bogdanovich knows movies. Now in this unique new book he shares his passion with a connoisseur''s insight and delight by inviting the reader to join him for a year at the movies--fifty-two weeks fifty-two films fifty-two reasons to watch. Which films does Peter Bogdanovich call . . .. The most hauntingly chilling strangely prophetic science-fiction picture ever made.(You''ll be treated to it on Halloween). A scintillatingly directed comedy.(Discover it with someone you love on Valentine''s Day). A bittersweet human comedy of vintage genius [that] only becomes more precious as the years pass.(Ringing in the New Year with it is reason enough to celebrate). With recommendations specific to the seasons and holidays--from sparkling comedies timeless musicals landmark foreign films powerful dramas and thrillers to legendary masterpieces and neglected treasures--Bogdanovich''s eclectic cinematic calendar of classics each available on video each accompanied by an illuminating essay and each followed by a list of tie-in recommendations makes the perfect date for movielovers every week of the year.