{"product_id":"peter-bogdanovichs-movie-of-the-week-52-classic-films-for-one-full-year-9780345432056","title":"Peter Bogdanovich's Movie of the Week: 52 Classic Films for One Full Year","description":"A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO A YEAR'S WORTH OF MUST-SEE FILMS \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDirector, 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 . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The most hauntingly chilling, strangely prophetic science-fiction picture ever made.\"\u003cbr\u003e(You'll be treated to it on Halloween) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A scintillatingly directed comedy.\"\u003cbr\u003e(Discover it with someone you love on Valentine's Day) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A bittersweet human comedy of vintage genius  that] only becomes more precious as the years pass.\"\u003cbr\u003e(Ringing in the New Year with it is reason enough to celebrate) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Bogdanovich\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of thirteen books, including \u003ci\u003eWho the Devil Made It\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eThis Is Orson Welles\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Cinema of Howard Hawks\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJohn Ford\u003c\/i\u003e. Bogdanovich has directed such plays as \u003ci\u003eThe Big Knife\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCamino Real\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOnce in a Lifetime\u003c\/i\u003e. His films include \u003ci\u003eTargets, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Last Picture Show, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhat's Up, Doc?, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ePaper Moon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThey All Laughed\u003c\/i\u003e. His essays and reviews have appeared in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEsquire\u003c\/i\u003e and the\u003ci\u003e New York Observer\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ballantine Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50323582714130,"sku":"9780345432056","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4819a1c5-5c37-4f19-9f54-fa8ffd46b4fd.jpg?v=1727659287","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/peter-bogdanovichs-movie-of-the-week-52-classic-films-for-one-full-year-9780345432056","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}