Comparing NYT's Film selector: Tested, 1000 picks, picks vs lists...Movie buffs take note
Comparing NYT's Film selector: Tested, 1000 picks, picks vs lists...Movie buffs take note
We recently picked up The New York Times Book of Movies: The Essential 1,000 Films, eager to test its claims. The sheer volume of picks is impressive, offering a comprehensive guide that spans genres and eras. While we admire the interviewed selections—some surprising, others familiar—we noticed a handful of omissions that left us scratching our heads. The author’s insights are sharp, but we wish the accompanying essays had gone deeper. Convertible to lists, the bookfunctions as a Reference where visual impact, we lacked. It’s a useful starting point, particularly for newcomers, but seasoned film buffs might find it less revelatory, unless the100thoughts. Compare its buddies!