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One of those guides earned him a listing in the ''Literature/GuinnessWorldRecords'' for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "[[ReviewIronicEcho No]]." The guide ceased publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age. These days, his writings can be found on [[https://leonardmaltin.com his website]].

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One of those guides earned him a listing in the ''Literature/GuinnessWorldRecords'' for shortest film review {{review}} ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "[[ReviewIronicEcho No]]." The guide ceased publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age. These days, his writings can be found on [[https://leonardmaltin.com his website]].

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One of those guides earned him a listing in the ''Literature/GuinnessWorldRecords'' for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "[[LittleNo No]]." The guide ceased publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age. These days, his writings can be found on [[https://leonardmaltin.com his website]].

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One of those guides earned him a listing in the ''Literature/GuinnessWorldRecords'' for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "[[LittleNo "[[ReviewIronicEcho No]]." The guide ceased publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age. These days, his writings can be found on [[https://leonardmaltin.com his website]].



Maltin has made a few appearances as himself in TV series and films, including one in ''Film/Gremlins2TheNewBatch''. He also made a [[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S09E09Gorgo guest appearance]] on ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000'', where he recommended ''Film/{{Gorgo}}'' as a movie for Mike and the Bots, even though he himself gave it a positive review. Later in his career he's popped up on Creator/TurnerClassicMovies from time to time to introduce "Treasures from the Disney Vault".

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Maltin has made a few appearances as himself in TV series and films, including one in ''Film/Gremlins2TheNewBatch''. He also made a [[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S09E09Gorgo guest appearance]] on ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000'', where he recommended ''Film/{{Gorgo}}'' as a movie for Mike and the Bots, even though he himself gave it a positive review. Later in his career he's popped up on Creator/TurnerClassicMovies from time to time to introduce "Treasures from the Disney Vault".Vault".
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Leonard Michael Maltin (born December 18, 1950) is an author and film critic who is one of the most influential critics in the modern age, ranking alongside Creator/RogerEbert. Every year since 1988, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews.

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Leonard Michael Maltin (born December 18, 1950) is an author and film critic who is one of the most influential critics in the modern age, ranking alongside Creator/RogerEbert. Every year since 1988, In 1969, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews.
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In the early years of Website/IMDb, Maltin's capsule reviews would receive a special designation on a given movie's page as the "Maltin summary", giving him prominence over every other professional film critic (including Creator/RogerEbert, who was always listed first on the separate list of "External Reviews"), but this feature was removed after Creator/{{Amazon}} bought out [=IMDb=], replacing it with, naturally, the "Amazon.com summary".

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Leonard Michael Maltin (born December 18, 1950) is an author and film critic who is one of the most influential critics in the modern age, ranking alongside Creator/RogerEbert. Every year since 1988, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews. One of those guides earned him a listing in the ''Literature/GuinnessWorldRecords'' for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "[[DeadpanSnarker No]]." The guide ceased publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age.

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Leonard Michael Maltin (born December 18, 1950) is an author and film critic who is one of the most influential critics in the modern age, ranking alongside Creator/RogerEbert. Every year since 1988, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews. reviews.

One of those guides earned him a listing in the ''Literature/GuinnessWorldRecords'' for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "[[DeadpanSnarker "[[LittleNo No]]." The guide ceased publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age.
Age. These days, his writings can be found on [[https://leonardmaltin.com his website]].

Maltin is a regular on Series/EntertainmentTonight, where he provides movie reviews. With his daughter Jessie, he hosts the popular podcast "Maltin on Movies."
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Maltin has made a few appearances as himself in TV series and films, including one in ''Film/Gremlins2TheNewBatch''. He also made a [[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S09E09Gorgo guest appearance]] on ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000'', where he recommended ''Film/{{Gorgo}}'' as a movie for Mike and the Bots, even though he himself gave it a positive review. Later in his career he's popped up on Creator/TurnerClassicMovies from time to time to introduce "Treasures from the Disney Vault".
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* OneOfUs: The man is a big fan of Disney and other cartoons from the Golden Age of Hollywood. He wrote a very comprehensive book about animation history titled, ''Of Mice and Magic'' and is a regular on bonus features and commentaries for boxsets of classic cartoons.

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Maltin has made a few appearances as himself in TV series and films, including one in ''Film/Gremlins2TheNewBatch''. He also made a [[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S09E09Gorgo guest appearance]] on ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000'', where he recommended ''Film/{{Gorgo}}'' as a movie for Mike and the Bots, even though he himself gave it a positive review. Later in his career he's popped up on Creator/TurnerClassicMovies from time to time to introduce "Treasures from the Disney Vault".
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* OneOfUs: The man is a big fan of Disney and other cartoons from the Golden Age of Hollywood. He wrote a very comprehensive book about animation history titled, ''Of Mice and Magic'' and is a regular on bonus features and commentaries for boxsets of classic cartoons.
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* OneOfUs: The man is a big fan of Disney and other cartoons from the Golden Age of Hollywood. He wrote a very comprehensive book about animation history titled, ''Of Mice and Magic'' and is a regular on bonus features and commentaries for boxsets of classic cartoons.
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Leonard Michael Maltin (born December 18, 1950) is an author and film critic who is one of the most influential critics in the modern age, ranking alongside Creator/RogerEbert. Every year since 1988, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews. One of those guides earned him a listing in the Guinness World Records for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "[[DeadpanSnarker No]]." The guide ceased publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age.

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Leonard Michael Maltin (born December 18, 1950) is an author and film critic who is one of the most influential critics in the modern age, ranking alongside Creator/RogerEbert. Every year since 1988, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews. One of those guides earned him a listing in the Guinness World Records ''Literature/GuinnessWorldRecords'' for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "[[DeadpanSnarker No]]." The guide ceased publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age.
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Leonard Maltin (b. December 18, 1950) is an author and film critic who is one of the most influential critics in the modern age, ranking alongside Creator/RogerEbert. Every year since 1988, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews. One of those guides earned him a listing in the Guinness World Records for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "[[DeadpanSnarker No]]." The guide ceased publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age.

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Leonard Michael Maltin (b. (born December 18, 1950) is an author and film critic who is one of the most influential critics in the modern age, ranking alongside Creator/RogerEbert. Every year since 1988, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews. One of those guides earned him a listing in the Guinness World Records for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "[[DeadpanSnarker No]]." The guide ceased publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age.
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'''Leonard Maltin''' (b. December 18, 1950) is an author and film critic who is one of the most influential critics in the modern age, ranking alongside Creator/RogerEbert. Every year since 1988, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews. One of those guides earned him a listing in the Guinness World Records for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "[[DeadpanSnarker No]]." The guide ceased publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age.

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'''Leonard Maltin''' Leonard Maltin (b. December 18, 1950) is an author and film critic who is one of the most influential critics in the modern age, ranking alongside Creator/RogerEbert. Every year since 1988, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews. One of those guides earned him a listing in the Guinness World Records for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "[[DeadpanSnarker No]]." The guide ceased publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age.

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'''Leonard Maltin'' (b. December 18, 1950) is one of the most influential film critics in the modern age, ranking alongside Creator/RogerEbert.

Leonard Maltin is an author and film critic. Every year since 1988, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews. One of those guides earned him a listing in the Guinness World Records for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "[[DeadpanSnarker No]]." The guide will cease publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age.

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'''Leonard Maltin'' Maltin''' (b. December 18, 1950) is an author and film critic who is one of the most influential film critics in the modern age, ranking alongside Creator/RogerEbert.

Leonard Maltin is an author and film critic.
Creator/RogerEbert. Every year since 1988, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews. One of those guides earned him a listing in the Guinness World Records for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "[[DeadpanSnarker No]]." The guide will cease ceased publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age.
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One of the most influential film critics in the modern age, ranking alongside Creator/RogerEbert.

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Leonard Maltin is an author and film critic. Every year since 1988, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews. One of those guides earned him a listing in the Guinness World Records for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "No." The guide will cease publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age.

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Leonard Maltin is an author and film critic. Every year since 1988, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews. One of those guides earned him a listing in the Guinness World Records for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "No."[[DeadpanSnarker No]]." The guide will cease publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age.
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Maltin has made a few appearances as himself in TV series and films, including one in ''Film/Gremlins2TheNewBatch''. He also made a [[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S09E09Gorgo guest appearance]] on ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000'', where he recommended ''Film/{{Gorgo}}'' as a movie for Mike and the Bots, even though he himself gave it a positive review.

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Maltin has made a few appearances as himself in TV series and films, including one in ''Film/Gremlins2TheNewBatch''. He also made a [[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S09E09Gorgo guest appearance]] on ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000'', where he recommended ''Film/{{Gorgo}}'' as a movie for Mike and the Bots, even though he himself gave it a positive review. Later in his career he's popped up on Creator/TurnerClassicMovies from time to time to introduce "Treasures from the Disney Vault".

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Leonard Maltin is an author and film critic. Every year since 1988, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews. One of those guides earned him a listing in the Guiness World Records for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "No." The guide will cease publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age.

Maltin has made a few appearances as himself in TV series and films, including one in ''Gremlins2TheNewBatch''. He also made a [[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S09E09Gorgo guest appearance]] on ''MysteryScienceTheater3000'', where he recommended ''Film/{{Gorgo}}'' as a movie for Mike and the Bots, even though he himself gave it a positive review.

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Leonard Maltin is an author and film critic. Every year since 1988, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews. One of those guides earned him a listing in the Guiness Guinness World Records for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "No." The guide will cease publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age.

Maltin has made a few appearances as himself in TV series and films, including one in ''Gremlins2TheNewBatch''. ''Film/Gremlins2TheNewBatch''. He also made a [[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S09E09Gorgo guest appearance]] on ''MysteryScienceTheater3000'', ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000'', where he recommended ''Film/{{Gorgo}}'' as a movie for Mike and the Bots, even though he himself gave it a positive review.review.
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Leonard Maltin is an author and film criticcritic. Every year since 1988, he has published a movie guide containing capsule reviews. One of those guides earned him a listing in the Guiness World Records for shortest film review ever. The film's title was ''Isn't It Romantic?''. Maltin's review: "No." The guide will cease publication after its 2015 edition on account of the Digital Age.

Maltin has made a few appearances as himself in TV series and films, including one in ''Gremlins2TheNewBatch''. He also made a [[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S09E09Gorgo guest appearance]] on ''MysteryScienceTheater3000'', where he recommended ''Film/{{Gorgo}}'' as a movie for Mike and the Bots, even though he himself gave it a positive review.
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