- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Running Press; Original edition (3 Sep 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0762435488
- ISBN-13: 978-0762435487
- Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 20.3 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 919,398 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"The Boston Globe," November 1, 2009
..".this book is great fun."
"The Oregonian," November 18, 2009
..".fun arguments and rental tips, and this book is full of all sorts of interesting facts."
"Patriot-News," December 14, 2009
..".light and fun and can be busted open at any page. ... The joy of any book like this is that is spurs friendly debate. This one should be on-hand at every bar in America. It's that good as a reference souce. But it's also speckled with bits of reporting and strewn with factoids and anecdotes that even devoted fans of these movies might not know. ...a terrific casual read."
"Bill Conlin, Philadelphia Daily News," February 2, 2010
"The 'Ultimate Book of Sports Movies' will be required reading in school - the famed UCLA School of Film, Theater and Television, that is...I am blown away by how good it is, how painstakingly researched, cleverly arranged and augmented by little sidebars and essays.... If you love sports and film,
..".this book is great fun."
"The Oregonian," November 18, 2009
..".fun arguments and rental tips, and this book is full of all sorts of interesting facts."
"Patriot-News," December 14, 2009
..".light and fun and can be busted open at any page. ... The joy of any book like this is that is spurs friendly debate. This one should be on-hand at every bar in America. It's that good as a reference souce. But it's also speckled with bits of reporting and strewn with factoids and anecdotes that even devoted fans of these movies might not know. ...a terrific casual read."
"Bill Conlin, Philadelphia Daily News," February 2, 2010
"The 'Ultimate Book of Sports Movies' will be required reading in school - the famed UCLA School of Film, Theater and Television, that is...I am blown away by how good it is, how painstakingly researched, cleverly arranged and augmented by little sidebars and essays.... If you love sports and film,
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Two nationally renowned sports media personalities rank the top 100 sports movies of all time, including entertaining and informative lists, special features, and original contributions from over 75 top sports figures. This is a fun, informative, and authoritative 'bathroom reader' that tackles the best and worst of sports movies. Featuring The 100 Greatest Sports Films of All Time, entertaining feature pieces, and original commentary from over 75 top athletes, actors, and sports personalities, "The Ultimate Book of Sports Movies" is a must-have volume for all fans of the genre. In addition to a Foreword from Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman (star of "Hoosiers"), the book includes original commentary from over 75 top sports and movie personalities to provide entertaining insight and marketing punch, including: Peyton Manning, Tony Romo, Arnold Palmer, Sidney Crosby, Howie Long, James Gandolfino, Bill Parcells, Quentin Tarantino, Dennis Quaid, Charles Barkley, and many more.
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Format:Paperback
Although few sports movies are true classic. Most follow a similar formula down at heal team/player suffers setback, overcomes adversity, but somehow pulls through in the end. But I, like many, have a soft spot for them, even though most focus on games played on the other side of the pond.
The comment on the back cover says it all; they "tug on all the different emotions that make us feel alive. We step into the athletic shoes of the heroes and feel their doubt, dedication, despair, and triumph ... we hang on every plot twist, groan with every setback and cheer with unbridled joy when victory is achieved."
All my favourites are here, so that's a good thing, although as with all books of this nature they're often a little too far down the running order for your liking. But that's OK, everyone has their own opinion. At least the authors provide their own justification and offer a great insight into each and every entry.
The extras, short feature lists and articles with well known actors and sports stars, are also interesting and occasionally enlightening.
Well worth the asking price.
The comment on the back cover says it all; they "tug on all the different emotions that make us feel alive. We step into the athletic shoes of the heroes and feel their doubt, dedication, despair, and triumph ... we hang on every plot twist, groan with every setback and cheer with unbridled joy when victory is achieved."
All my favourites are here, so that's a good thing, although as with all books of this nature they're often a little too far down the running order for your liking. But that's OK, everyone has their own opinion. At least the authors provide their own justification and offer a great insight into each and every entry.
The extras, short feature lists and articles with well known actors and sports stars, are also interesting and occasionally enlightening.
Well worth the asking price.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
THE ULTIMATE BOOK OF SPORTS MOVIES
11 Nov 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I AM TAKEN AWAY BY A GOOD SPORTS MOVIE. AFTER READING THIS BOOK, I WAS TAKEN AWAY WITH THE BOOK. THE AUTHORS, RAY DIDINGER AND GLEN MACNOW PUT THESE MOVIES IN THERE PROPER PRESPECTIVE WITH A GREAT ANALYSIS OF EACH MOVIE. THE SIDE COMMENT FROM WELL KNOWN ACTORS AND SPORTSTARS PROVE TO BE WELL WORTH YOUR TIME.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
top 100 greatest sports movies
11 July 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book was a great compendium of the best sports movies. My husband and I agree with many of the choices and this book has also made us aware of several movies which we have not seen, but are now eager to watch based on the recomendations made.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Very highly recommended for any sports or movie general-interest library
18 Mar 2010
Format:Paperback
The Ultimate Book of Sports Movies features 100 sports films deemed the greatest of all time and adds in fun features, facts, and original contributions from over 100 superstars. The result is a survey that offers not just the top 100 films with movies from every sport in the field to synopsis and sidebars of information. Very highly recommended for any sports or movie general-interest library.
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