Yes, cinema is the greatest entertainment. But there are so many interesting productions and so little time to watch them. Black-and-white classics like Citizen Kane and Psycho, or Technicolor versions like Delicatessen and The Age of Radio. Action films like Terminator; war films like Platoon; horror films like The Shining; and comedies like Ghostbusters. A few hours of escapism and entertainment, sometimes thought-provoking, capable of fueling philosophical discussions among friends. But for those who missed the most iconic films of recent decades, 99 Classic Films for People in a Hurry has arrived. Nothing replaces the original, but this book helps (a lot!) to update the film library. Following the formula of the acclaimed 90 Classic Books for People in a Hurry, with the same style by Henrik Lange and the caustic text by Thomas Wengelewski, pages and pages of script are transformed into three comics. Without losing the essence and, in some cases, with a critical perspective that makes us reflect. The book follows the "less is more" principle and condenses, in just a few hours of entertaining reading, some of the most important productions to grace the big screen. The greatest classics of world cinema, since the silent era, are here, ready for the onslaught. The Seventh Seal, Gone with the Wind, Dirty Dancing, Jaws, Bagdad Café, Rocky, Big Blue, Rebel Without a Cause, Taxi Driver, Star Wars, and The Matrix are just some of the darkroom classics that Henrik Lange dissects with his concise—and very humorous—style. Those who have seen the films will love it. Those who haven't will get a taste. Those in a hurry can catch up on their film library. Film students can use it as a cheat sheet... In essence, a humorous and relentless critique of culture and counterculture, 99 Classic Films for People in a Hurry has all these and many other uses, but its main function is to make people laugh. Great for people in a hurry or for anyone who enjoys books and movies.
