For nearly half a century, Philip French's writing on cinema has been essential reading for filmgoers, cinephiles, and anyone who enjoys witty, intelligent engagement with the big screen. This collection brings together some of the best of French's film writing from 1964 to 2009 and explores a variety of topics, including British cinema, the Addams family, Satyajit Ray, Doris Day, Hollywood, and Hitchcock. A generous and enthusiastic compilation,...