Guide for the Film Fanatic By Danny Peary

Brief essays discuss more than a thousand films, look at what makes each film interesting, and list main cast and credits

John

If you are truly a film fanatic like me, then this book will be a must-read for you. Don't expect the likes of newer, popular films...this focuses on the older, more obscure films. But there are hundreds of classics listed in this book as well as hundreds of films you've probably never seen. Truly one of the best film guides for those 'film fanatics' out there!
Bhakta Jim

This is an absolutely terrific book that I have referred to constantly since I bought it. I have seen quite a few movies I never would have bothered with otherwise because they were listed in this book. Peary clearly loves the movies and his knowledge and enthusiasm for his subject make for very entertaining reading and you too will likely seek out the movies in this book.
Rod

Terribly out of date of course, having come out in 1986. And like so many list-books written by critics, he loves some things I hated and hates some things I loved. But, still a good beginner's guide to what were considered classic and interesting films at the time. A good starting point for further research.