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The Silver Lining - Moral Deliberations in Films    by Sam Vaknin
Price: Free! 17520 words. Published on January 3, 2010. .

Moral deliberations and philosophical dimensions in eight modern films.
The Life and Work of Oscar Micheaux: Pioneer Black Author and Filmmaker: 1884-1951    by Earl  James Young  Jr.
Price: $4.99 USD. 52080 words. Published by Khafra Omrazeti on September 2, 2010. .

Over a three-decade period that began in 1919, Oscar Micheaux wrote, directed, edited, produced and distributed over forty films nationally and internationally. These films usually featured all-Black casts. They spanned a silent film period (1919-1930)and a talkie period (sound films) (1931-1948).The book features a commentary by actor/producer Ossie Davis and was reviewed by Dr. Maya Angelou.
Monster Rally    by S. Michael Wilson
Price: $7.99 USD. 69810 words. Published on November 24, 2010. .

S. Michael Wilson presents an anthology of film-related essays and articles covering a wide variety of horror, science-fiction and cult films, including aliens, mutants, Bigfoot, vampires, killer insects, Mexican wrestlers, serial killers, giant apes, mad scientists, and much more.
Au cinéma    by Françoise Sagan
Price: $4.99 USD. 17260 words. Published by Editions de  L'Herne  on December 9, 2010. .

Ce Carnet élaboré à partir d’articles issus de l’Égoïste, L’Express, Vogue, Senso, Elle et Le Monde, nous livre le propre point de vue de Françoise Sagan sur le cinéma et le théâtre à travers des portraits de grandes figures telles que Marguerite Duras, Fellini, Catherine Deneuve, Robert Hossein, ou à travers des critiques de films faisant l’actualité.
Superstar    by T C  Southwell
Price: $2.99 USD. 99240 words. Published on December 23, 2010. .

When Carrin meets her idol, Mark Lord, and he seems to really like her, she’s thrilled, but soon she suspects that he has an ulterior motive. Why would he choose a mousy farm girl over beautiful actresses and supermodels? His Oscar-winning acting talents don’t fool her – oh, no, she’s got him pegged, and he’s not adding her to his undoubtedly massive collection of bedpost notches!
New Light on Movie Bests    by John Howard Reid
Price: $3.99 USD. 61300 words. Published on February 12, 2011. .

Everyone loves Best Movies' lists. But this book is much more than just a list of 400 great movies. Many are examined in exhaustive detail: "The Third Man", "Shepherd of the Hills", "The General", "Gilda", "Tales of Manhattan", "The Big Clock", "Anna Karenina", "Adventures of Sherlock Holmes", "China Seas", "Duck Soup", "Thin Man" films, "Cat People", "Old Dark House", "Trouble with Harry", etc.
The Moviegoer in the Golden Age of Cinema    by Jonathan Jacobs
Price: $4.99 USD. 98590 words. Published on February 13, 2011. .

In 2010, Hollywood entered a 'golden age' of cinema. Jonathan Jacobs is a movie reviewer for the Florida Film Critics Circle. As a trained pundit, Jacobs takes readers on a literary roller coaster ride of excitement as he brings you the very best, the very worst, and everything in between during 2010.
British Movie Entertainments on VHS and DVD    by John Howard Reid
Price: $3.99 USD. 99400 words. Published on February 16, 2011. .

British DVD suppliers have now released around 700 classic films. This book details some of Britain’s best. Over 400 movies in all are described in either minute detail or in summary form. And the quality (or lack of same) in the DVD transfer is fearlessly indicated. The author's emphasis is on movies made before 1970, especially those featuring popular stars as Stewart Granger, James Mason.
Award-Winning Films of the 1930s    by John Howard Reid
Price: $3.99 USD. 70170 words. Published on February 24, 2011. .

Unlike other books on this topic, Reid's account includes more than just the main winners. Most books, even those that claim to be complete, exclude those films associated with honorary award winners such as Judy Garland's Babes in Arms, Mickey Rooney's Hold That Kiss and Judge Hardy's Children, Edgar Bergen's Goldwyn Follies, Shirley Temple's Baby Take a Bow, Charles Chaplin's The Circus, etc.
Science-Fiction & Fantasy Cinema: Classic Films of Horror, Sci-Fi & the Supernatural    by John Howard Reid
Price: $3.99 USD. 132590 words. Published on March 10, 2011. .

John Howard Reid's books get bigger, better and more informative. This 2011 e-book release is a must for all who are interested in movies of science fiction, fantasy, horror and the supernatural. Many books deal with these subjects, but most are just glossy picture books. JHR delves into all of the films' actors, directors, producers, technical staff, etc., and offers extensive reviews as well.