The Great Movies III

The Great Movies III continues Roger Ebert's collection of film essays, featuring 100 new reviews of what he considers essential cinema. This volume includes both widely celebrated classics and lesser-known gems from world cinema, spanning multiple decades and genres. Each essay combines background information about the film's production with Ebert's analysis of its artistic merits and cultural significance. The reviews maintain Ebert's trademark accessibility while offering deep insights into the technical and narrative elements that make these films stand out. Ebert examines both groundbreaking early works and contemporary films, including selections from directors like Ingmar Bergman, Martin Scorsese, and Akira Kurosawa. The collection spans international cinema with reviews of films from France, Japan, Germany, Italy, and beyond. The book continues Ebert's mission to identify films that transcend entertainment to become art, highlighting works that explore universal human experiences and emotions. Through these essays, he builds a canon of films that represent cinema's highest achievements in storytelling and visual expression.

Readers value Ebert's personal, conversational writing style and his ability to highlight overlooked details in well-known films. Multiple reviews mention his skill at explaining why certain movies resonate emotionally rather than just analyzing their technical merits. Likes: - Clear explanations of complex themes - Mix of popular and lesser-known film selections - Insights that enhance repeat viewings - Brief but thorough analysis of each movie Dislikes: - Some reviews feel shorter than previous volumes - A few readers note repetitive points from earlier books - Limited coverage of international films - Some find the selection less compelling than volumes I and II Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (894 ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (46 ratings) "His writing makes you want to immediately watch or rewatch every film he discusses" - common sentiment across multiple Amazon reviews "The essays work as standalone pieces but also build on each other thematically" - Goodreads reviewer

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🎬 Roger Ebert was the first film critic to win a Pulitzer Prize for Criticism (1975) 📚 The Great Movies III is part of a four-book series that collectively reviews 364 films Ebert considered masterpieces 🌟 Unlike many critics, Ebert wrote all his reviews immediately after watching a film, believing first impressions were crucial to honest criticism 🎥 The book includes essays on films from 14 different countries, spanning from 1915 to 2006 💫 While battling thyroid cancer and unable to speak, Ebert continued writing reviews and completed this book using text-to-speech software, publishing it in 2010