Which moments have defined the silver screen: Bogey�s �Here�s looking at you, Kid,� in Casablanca? Hitchcock�s shocking shower scene in Psycho? Morphing, flying bodies in The Matrix? From the Lumi�re brothers� first public film exhibition in 1895 through the arrival of sound, from the golden age of Hollywood to Italian Neo-Realism, the French New Wave, and beyond to contemporary Asian cinema, this guide captures every facet of movie magic. Worldwide in scope, and written by a team of experts, it encompasses all the major directors, brilliant stars, popular genres, and even the most significant technical developments and influential film criticism. Every film buff will treasure this!