<p>Movies matter - that is the message of <em>Reel to Real</em>, bell hooks's classic collection of essays on film. They matter on a personal level, providing us with unforgettable moments, even life-changing experiences and they can confront us, too, with the most profound social issues of race, sex and class. Here bell hooks - one of America's most celebrated and thrilling cultural critics - talks back to films that have moved and provoked her, from Quentin Tarantino's <em>Pulp Fiction</em> to the work of Spike Lee. Including also her conversations with master filmmakers such as Charles Burnett and Julie Dash, <em>Reel to Real</em> is a must read for anyone who believes that movies are worth arguing about.</p>
