The New Biographical Dictionary of Film: Sixth Edition
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The Pequod Review:
Too many critics (of any medium — film, TV, music, etc.) are afraid to express their own actual opinions, and instead offer subtle and predictable variations on the critical consensus. Not David Thomson. His masterful book The New Biographical Dictionary of Film is a personal, idiosyncratic, and highly original dictionary of directors, actors, and films, with intelligent commentary on each. This is an essential film reference guide.