A Year of Movies

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<span><span>While watching a movie, how many viewers notice some of the finer details of the film, such as the time of day during a sceneor even the date itself? For instance, does anyone remember what day detention is served by the high schoolers in</span><span>The Breakfast Club</span><span> or can guess when aliens first make their presence known in</span><span>Independence Day</span><span>? And perhaps only history buffs or fanatics of Leonardo DiCaprio can cite the exact date the Titanic sunk.<br><br>In</span><span>A Year of Movies: 365 Films to Watch on the Date They Happened</span><span> Ivan Walters provides a selection for every day on the calendar in which at least some of the events in the film take place. For some films, the entire drama occurs on a very specific day. For other films, such as</span><span>The Right Stuff</span><span>, the date in question is represented in a key scene or two or even for just a few pivotal seconds. Certain films, to be sure, are obvious candidates for inclusion in this book. What other movie would make sense to watch on February 2</span><span><sup>nd</sup></span><span> than</span><span>Groundhog Day</span><span>? Is there a more appropriate film to consider for June 6</span><span><sup>th</sup></span><span> than</span><span>The Longest Day</span><span>? Representing a variety of genresfrom comedies and dramas to westerns and film noirthese films offer fans a unique viewing opportunity.<br><br>While helping viewers decide what to watch on a given day, this book will also introduce readers to films they may not have otherwise considered. Aimed at film buffs and casuals viewers alike,</span><span>A Year of Movies</span><span>is also an ideal resource for librarians who want to offer creative programming for their patrons.</span></span>

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<span><span>Ivan Walters</span><span> is a sales representative for a videography company.</span></span>

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