New Books Network Scott Feinberg, “The Hollywood Reporter’s 100 Greatest Film Books of All Time” (2023)
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Jan 3, 2026 Scott Feinberg, Executive Editor of Awards at The Hollywood Reporter, dives into his creation of a list featuring the 100 greatest film books. He reveals the exhaustive jury process involving 322 film professionals and discusses the impactful selections like Pauline Kael's critiques and the memoirs of Hollywood's legends. Feinberg also shares insights on notable omissions and controversial entries, illuminating how these books shape our understanding of the film industry, while encouraging new explorations for film lovers.
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Purpose Behind The List
- Scott Feinberg built the list because he's personally obsessed with film books and wanted to highlight their value for film education.
- He curated a broad jury to reflect the wider movie community rather than a single constituency.
Use The Checklist To Explore
- Use the provided checklist and ballot to discover film books you haven't read and broaden your horizons.
- Try printing the ballot or checklist to systematically work through titles you don't know.
Ballot As A Discovery Tool
- The ballot doubled as a discovery tool: jurors received 1,200+ titles and many used it to find unread books.
- Feinberg plans to publish the full ballot to help readers broaden their lists further.