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Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide - The Modern Era

by Leonard Maltin
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Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide - The Modern Era
Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide - The Modern Era

Comprehensive capsule reviews for avid movie fans.

If you relish the idea of movies at your fingertips, this guide's for you. Leonard Maltin's expertise offers quick, informed decisions on what to watch next. Plus, with an abundance of newly added reviews, even the most seasoned cinephiles will discover fresh insights.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide - The Modern Era

by Leonard Maltin
$8.90 Now $6.90 Save 22%
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ISBN: 9780451418104
Authors: Leonard Maltin
Publisher: Signet
Date of Publication: 2013-09-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Art
Related Topics: Art and Photography, Crafts, Photography, American History, World History, European History
Goodreads rating: 4.25
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Comprehensive capsule reviews for avid movie fans.

If you relish the idea of movies at your fingertips, this guide's for you. Leonard Maltin's expertise offers quick, informed decisions on what to watch next. Plus, with an abundance of newly added reviews, even the most seasoned cinephiles will discover fresh insights.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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