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Are you tired of trawling through movies you don't recognise on Netflix? Sick of reading short film descriptions that sound boring? Don't know what to watch next?Let leading film critic David Stratton introduce you to 101 movies that you probably haven't heard of, and tell you why they are worth seeing.David Stratton's selection of overlooked gems includes movies from such well-known directors as David Lynch, Ang Lee and Sydney Lumet. They star popular actors such as Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Sean Connery, Cate Blanchett, Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, Greta Scacchi, Robert Redford and Jack Nicholson. They include comedies, thrillers, westerns, musicals and romances, and were produced from the 1980s through to the past few years. A perfect gift for anyone who relishes a cosy night at home with a good movie.

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Wondering what to watch next? Discover a new movie or a new director among David Stratton's personal favourites!These are the movies Australia's best-loved film critic, David Stratton, has watched again and again. There are dramas, comedies, thrillers, musicals, westerns and arthouse classics from a century of filmmaking. From Casablanca to The Big Sleep, On the Waterfront to Lorenzo's Oil, and Jaws to Animal Kingdom, here are hundreds of hours of great entertainment.Each movie is reviewed, with details and behind-the-scenes stories that will enhance your experience of movies you have seen before. David has met many of the directors and actors, and he includes anecdotes and memories you won't find anywhere else.Keep David Stratton's My Favourite Movies on your coffee table, and you'll find yourself dipping into it time and time again.

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