John DiLeo’s book Ten Movies at a Timereceived a very comprehensive review by Tavo Amador in the Bay Area Reporter. Amador’s piece entitled “Time Travel Through Hollywood” (Feb 15, 2018) takes an almost chapter by chapter view of Ten Movies at a Time. In the first sentence of the review Amador makes it clear thatTen Movies at a Time
is a distinctive addition to the crowded field of film history.
If you’re a fan of classic movies or just curious about them, John DiLeo’s is a perfect place to start. If you’re not sure, please Tavo Amador’s review which will assure you. He ends his review in praise of John DiLeo
DiLeo’s knowledge is encyclopedic, his opinions informed, his humor pointed.
About Ten Movies at a Time: As Ten Movies at a Time moves with the times, DiLeo presents a vibrant vision of just how the movies traveled from 1930 to 1970, enhanced by his lively and piercing perceptions of the 350 movies highlighted. Whether they are wonderful or terrible, beloved or forgotten, significant or routine, each one contributes something worthy to the conversation about our film legacy.
Author John DiLeo with Carol Spiegel, managing director of the Palace Theatre in Danbury, CT.
Also, if you ever have the opportunity to see one of John DiLeo’s presentations, go! Please go! Today the Connecticut Post carried an article, “Hearst Movie Club Sees Critic’s Hollywood History Program” (Feb 20, 2018) about his appearance at the Palace Theatre in Danbury, CT. He had a very enthusiastic and pleased audience.
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John DiLeo’s book Ten Movies at a Time received a very comprehensive review by Tavo Amador in the Bay Area Reporter. Amador’s piece entitled “Time Travel Through Hollywood” (Feb 15, 2018) takes an almost chapter by chapter view of Ten Movies at a Time. In the first sentence of the review Amador makes it clear thatTen Movies at a Time 
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