Jay Carr Boeken

People love movies. People love lists. So The A-List is a natural. While there are plenty of encyclopedic lists of films, this compulsively readable book of 100 essays -- most written expressly for this volume-flags the best of the best as chosen by a consensus of the National Society of Film Critics. The Society is a world-renowned, marquee -- name organization embracing some of America's most distinguished more than forty writers who have national followings as well as devoted local constituencies in such major cities as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Minneapolis. But make no mistake about This isn't a collection of esoteric "critic's choice" movies. The Society has made its selections based on a film's intrinsic merits, its role in the development of the motion-picture art, and its impact on culture and society. Some of the choices are controversial. So are some of the omissions. It will be a jumping-off point for discussions for years to come. And since the volume spans all international films from the very beginning, it will act as a balance to recent guides dominated by films of the last two decades (hardly film's golden age). Here is a book that is definitely ready for its close-up.

A collection of essays on the most hotly debated films features discussions on Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, the ratings war, and the war of the sexes by such critics as Pauline Kael, Roger Ebert, and Terrence Rafferty. Original.

Jealousy drives Grace Regan to confront her feelings about her psychiatrist husband, Dr. Paul Regan, who works with deeply troubled patients. As she grapples with her insecurities, the story delves into the complexities of their marriage and the impact of his profession on their relationship. Grace's emotional turmoil unfolds against the backdrop of her husband's challenging career, revealing themes of trust, mental health, and the struggles of love amidst personal demons.

Set against the backdrop of a plush motel, the story unfolds as unsuspecting guests find themselves entangled in a web of lust and sensuality. The narrative explores the complexities of desire and the unexpected encounters that challenge their perceptions of love and intimacy. As the characters navigate their passions, the motel transforms into a provocative setting where secrets are revealed and boundaries are pushed.

The story unfolds in Beach City, a seemingly tranquil town hiding deep-seated vice and corruption among its elite. Harry Mercer, a hard-drinking, outspoken reporter for the Beach City Times, embarks on an investigation that reveals the dark secrets of the town's prominent families. As he uncovers their sordid lives, the shocking truths challenge the town's facade and expose the moral decay lurking beneath its surface.