Movie Quotes for All Occasions: Unforgettable Lines for Life's Biggest Moments

by James Scheibli

Overview

Find a film quotation for any situation in this collection that's "full of gems" (Varla Ventura, author of The Book of the Bizarre).
From Rhett Butler to Obi-Wan Kenobi, movie quotes have become an integral part of the way we express ourselves. This book gathers great lines with a purpose in mind: finding the right words to toast, celebrate, motivate, or comfort during the important occasions in our lives—whether it's a wedding, a big game, a memorial service, a graduation, or a workplace event.
Moving, inspiring, or just plain funny, you'll find lots of options—or you can just enjoy reading—with this volume that also includes plenty of trivia and viewing suggestions for movie lovers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781633536647
Publisher:	Mango Media
Publication date:	12/15/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	189
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

James Scheibli was raised on the pop-culture relics worshipped by his family. From an early age, he was emerged in the works of Spielberg, Lucas, and Coppola. By the time he hit his teens, he was dissecting Kubrick, Kurosawa, and Kieslowski. Under the tutelage of the great film historian and Orson Welles collaborator, Joe McBride, James obtained his BA in Cinema&English Literature and ventured out into the world… …where he was promptly pushed into marketing and social media. As a social media manager and contributor for BayArea.com, he is able to bring his expertise of film and pop culture to the masses with all the humor his editor will allow him.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“As an avid collector of quotes for my books, I can tell you this is the most unique compendium I have ever seen. Author James Scheibli has a great eye and ear for the extraordinary one-liner. This is far and away the coolest movie quote book ever. Do yourself a favor and keep in handy so you will blow everyone away the next time you are giving a speech or making a toast at your best friend’s wedding!” ― Louise Harmon, author of Happiness A to Z

Editorial Reviews

We love movies and we love great quotes from those movies. You hold in your hands the very best kind of film quote book. In its pages, you will find lines that you already know by heart. But next to them, you may find others you can't quite place, or from movies you have never seen. In this, the book is an invitation to see films you may have missed, or to reconnect with films you may have forgotten. Don't worry if you've been stumped--take it as a challenge: go watch a movie! Not only will you discover great films to watch, it will also help you find the right words for the right occasions--but that, in a way, still allow your own personality to shine through. "As Morpheus from The Matrix says, "There is a difference between knowing the path and walking the path." Use these words. Mold them. Speak them. Enjoy them. Share them. Live them. Love them." - Paul Scanlan, CEO Legion M "James Scheibli's Movie Quotes for All Occasions: Unforgettable Lines for Life's Biggest Moments provides readers with a variety of movie quote options for pretty much every situation. Beyond quotes he also fills the book with interesting trivia elements and themed watching suggestions. This book is perfect for movie lovers and for anyone who needs a bit of inspiration before an upcoming big day. Movie Quotes for All Occasions is divided into six categories that each highlighting a different reason that you could utilize a quote from some perfectly picked movies. These categories include: Graduation, Weddings, Sports, Workplace, Grief & Loss, and finally Hope. In his introduction Scheibli discusses his own utilization of a specific speech from the film Serenity on the day of his sister's wedding. The people in attendance loved his speech so much that they even requested he write it down. This moment expresses just how wonderfully movie quotes can fit into a situation and even elevate it. As previously mentioned beyond providing just quotes, Scheibli includes trivia elements within his chapters. These facts include From the Casting Couch, which discusses people who played different roles in films, Alternate Takes, and just Fun Facts. There are so many fun little tidbits that will surprise you and add to the meaning behind certain quotes. There are also lists of movies with brief summaries at the end of each chapter that can help you find the perfect movie for any situation. Movie Quotes for All Occasions is a perfect tool for anyone who is looking for a way to include more of their love of movies into their daily life."- Nerdy Girl Express "Even if you don't consider yourself much of a cinephile, you're sure to end up recognizing some iconic quotes from certain films. This book can also help you know about movies you might not have seen before. Also, considering the kind of content that's present in this book, it's not a lengthy read, unless you start memorizing the quotes as well as the films they're from. If you're looking for a nice and fun 'movie-centric' couch read, I suggest you go ahead and pick up Movie Quotes for All Occasions - Unforgettable Lines for Life's Biggest Moments by James Scheibl.: - The Geekiary

From the Publisher