"Created and played by French comic actor and filmmaker Jacques Tati, Mr. Hulot is a beloved character in France. David Merveille's comic strip-style illustrations depict twenty-two captivating scenes with a page turn that builds suspense for each surprise ending. From shaking a snow globe on a summer day and causing the sky to snow to having funny things in common with every animal at the zoo, Merveille's nearly wordless book is a delight to the...

From the film critics of The New York Times come these uncut, original reviews of the most popular and influential movies ever made--from the talkies to blockbusters like Chicago and The Wizard of Oz from timeless classics like Casablanca and Notorious, to beloved foreign films by Truffaut and Kurosawa, Fellini and Almodovar. The reviews reflect Hollywood history at its best. In addition, this volume includes: Full cast and production credits for...