Movies of the 2000s

Our groundbreaking movies by decade series continues with this new volume dedicated to the most interesting and important films made in the decade since the turn of the millennium. A  decade characterized the rise of a new era in global politics and technology, the 2000s were most notably marked by September 11, 2001 and the ensuing wars in the Middle East, as well as the explosion of social networking and mobile computing. This comprehensive volume covers an  inspiringly broad range of titles made during a unique period in history, from the fantastical special effects masterpieces  Lord of the Rings, Inception, and the 3D film  Avatar; to entertaining fare such as the Bourne action films, the Harry Potter series,  Moulin Rouge, Borat, and  Inglourious Basterds; socially and politically conscious cinema including  Hurt Locker, Babel, Bowling for Columbine, and  City of God; and art-house standouts such as  Brokeback Mountain, Mulholland Drive, Dogville, Talk to Her, No Country for Old Men, and  Black Swan. If indeed we are approaching the end of cinema—it can be argued that the 2000s were  the last decade of cinema as we knew it, before technology altered it beyond recognition and the movie theater was superseded by the computer screen—then this study is both a celebration of moviemaking and an elegy for a soon-to-be-lost art.

• Featuring approximately 140 film entries complete with film stills and production photos, movie synopsis and analysis, and interesting trivia
• Cast and crew listings and useful technical information are provided for each film
• Includes actor and director biographies

The editor:
Jürgen Müller has worked as an art critic, a curator of numerous exhibitions, a visiting professor at various universities, and has published books and numerous articles on cinema and art history. Currently he holds the chair for art history at the University of Dresden, where he lives. Müller is the series editor for TASCHEN’s Movies decade titles.