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The Best Movie Trivia and Famous Movie Quotes of All Time"As an avid collector of quotes for my books, I can tell you this is the most unique compendium I have ever seen."―Louise Harmon, author of Happiness A to Z
Whether blockbuster megahits or forgotten indies, Movie Quotes for All Occasions has the best movie quotes you need to 'wow' the party.
The movie trivia you never knew you needed. We all do it. Every day, with or without noticing, we reference famous movie quotes. From Rhett Butler to Obi-Wan Kenobi, movie quotes have become an integral part of expression. But it can be hard to find the best movie quotes for important moments in your life or to give yourself personal motivation. Enter Movie Quotes for All Occasions.
The perfect gift for the movie buffs in your life. Never know what present to gift your loved ones? Movie Quotes for All Occasions is a great present for dads and film nerds alike. From classics such as Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Dead Poets Society to modern favorites like Mean Girls and The Hunger Games, this book has a movie quote for every occasion.
With Movie Quotes for All Occasions, you can:
- Rally your team with a quote, like this one from Serenity (2005): "You all got on this boat for different reasons, but you all come to the same place. So now I'm asking more of you than I have before. Maybe all... So no more running. I aim to misbehave."
- Add the perfect funny movie quote to your humorous wedding speech, such as this wisdom from Juno (2007): "Look, in my opinion, the best thing you can do is find a person who loves you for exactly what you are. Good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty, handsome, what have you. The right person is still going to think the sun shines out of your ass. That's the kind of person that's worth sticking with."
If you enjoyed the hidden gems and movie trivia in books such as Movies (And Other Things), The Movie Book, or Uncle John's New & Improved Funniest Ever, you'll love Movie Quotes for All Occasions.
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.
Paul Scanlan is Cofounder and CEO of Legion M, the world's first fan-owned entertainment company. Additionally, Paul plays an active board role in a select group of innovative tech and media companies, including his continued role board member for MobiTV, founding board member of New York Rock Exchange, global board member for Haufe, and as a founding board member for GetClose
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
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