The sixteenth edition of the "Time Out Film Guide" now weighs in with more than 17,600 reviews, all reviewed over the last 39 years by highly regarded "Time Out" film critics. Its unrivaled coverage of international cine

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When George Lucas and Steven Spielberg came together to create a no-holds-barred action-adventure movie, a new hero was born - Indiana Jones. The rest is record-breaking box-office history. Now, comes an all-new Indiana Jones film: "In

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This third edition of the UK's best-selling filmmaker's bible, builds upon the most successful features of the previous books. Including illustrations, diagrams, and box-outs, this book comes with a DVD, packed with

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