Reel Culture Book Review and Giveaway

Reel Culture: 50 Classic Movies You Should Know About (So You Can Impress Your Friends) is  a must have for any movie buff or wannabe who needs to get up to speed on pop culture as it relates to classic movie lines, cast and film tidbits and more.  Written by Mimi O’Connor, this fascinating book from Zest Books is available November 2009.

You may think you know everything you need to know about classic movies, but Reel Culture challenges even the greatest movie fan’s “MQ”.  The book takes a historical look at classic films beginning with Bringing Up Baby (1938) and moving through Silence of the Lambs (1991).

Each of the 50 movies presented in Reel Culture includes:

• Snappy film synopsis and cast list
• Famous lines and most memorable moments
• Little-known tidbits about the films, directors, and actors
• Explanations of how each movie influenced culture and cinema
• Official movie stills

Reel Culture is brilliant.  You can review some of the great dramatic or best funny movie quotes, learn more about your favorite movies and stars, and most importantly, arm yourself with pop culture knowledge that will truly help you shine in water cooler conversations!  There is mature content in the book so it is intended for audiences of teens and older.

Movies explored in Reel Culture include:  Psycho, Annie Hall, Saturday Night Fever, Casablanca, Rebel Without a Cause, The Godfather, Bonnie and Clyde, Jaws, The Breakfast Club, The Exorcist and Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

About Reel Culture Author Mimi O’Connor

Mimi O’Connor is a freelance writer based in Brooklyn, New York, who has written for magazines including Time Out New York and Glamour. Under the name Lois Beckwith, she is also the author of The Dictionary of High School B.S. (Zest) and The Dictionary Of Corporate Bullshit (Broadway). Additional work includes contributions to The Sopranos: The Final Word, and Rome: The Book (books based on the HBO series’ “The Sopranos” and “Rome”), as well as the authorship of The Tree at Rockefeller Center: A Holiday Tradition. Her essays on Michael Jackson’s Thriller, Prince’s Purple Rain, Madonna’s Like a Prayer, Liz Phair’s Exile in Guyville, The Rolling Stones’ Let it Bleed and Joni Mitchell’s Blue appeared in VHI’s 100 Greatest Albums.

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Reel Culture Book Giveaway: 2 Winners

We are excited to offer TWO WINNERS a copy of Reel Culture (Retail: $15.95US).  Entry in our giveaway is free and simple. Entry is open to anyone in the US only (18 and older – mature content) for this promotion. One random winner will be drawn using random.org on December 5th, at or near 5PM CST. Please include your email in your entry or other easily accessible contact point so we can contact you if you win!

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