At last! A film book that is really useful! And fun! These enthusiasts' lists, arranged by genre, director or actor, answer that most difficult of questions: what DVD should you rent for the night? Fancy a screwball comedy? We review all the classics. Not seen all the Herzog movies? Here's the lowdown on the best. Desperate to see that Scarlett Johansson again? No problem. All movie life is here...

Paul Simpson is author of the bestselling Rough Guides to Cult Movies, Elvis and Lord of the Rings. He was launch editor of FourFourTwo magazine. He is a man you would be advised to go to any lengths to have on your side in a pub quiz.