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Totally Scripted
Idioms, Words, and Quotes from Hollywood to Broadway That Have Changed the English Language
by Josh Chetwynd
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Pub Date
Feb 01 2017
| Archive Date
Apr 14 2017
Description
The language of Hollywood resonates beyond the stage and screen because it often has inherent drama—or comedic effect. This volume contains a combination of approximately 100 expertly researched essays on words, phrases and idioms made famous by Hollywood along with the stories behind 30 or so of the most iconic—and ultimately often used—quotes from films. There are also sidebars that focus on other ways the entertainment world has changed language. For instance, stories behind stars whose names have been used for drinks (hello, Shirley Temple) or roses (there are ones named after Elizabeth Taylor and Judy Garland, among others). And, a sidebar on William Shakespeare’s unique contribution to the English language.
The language of Hollywood resonates beyond the stage and screen because it often has inherent drama—or comedic effect. This volume contains a combination of approximately 100 expertly researched...
Description
The language of Hollywood resonates beyond the stage and screen because it often has inherent drama—or comedic effect. This volume contains a combination of approximately 100 expertly researched essays on words, phrases and idioms made famous by Hollywood along with the stories behind 30 or so of the most iconic—and ultimately often used—quotes from films. There are also sidebars that focus on other ways the entertainment world has changed language. For instance, stories behind stars whose names have been used for drinks (hello, Shirley Temple) or roses (there are ones named after Elizabeth Taylor and Judy Garland, among others). And, a sidebar on William Shakespeare’s unique contribution to the English language.
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9781630762827 |
| PRICE |
$14.95 (USD)
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Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9781630762827 |
| PRICE |
$14.95 (USD)
|
Average rating from 9 members
Featured Reviews
Kathleen W, Reviewer
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If you have ever uttered a phrase in casual conversation, then thought to yourself, "I wonder where that saying comes from..." and immediately consulted the internet to learn the origin, this is a book for you! Josh Chetwynd has compiled words and phrases related to the entertainment business that have entered the common vernacular. These entries are approximately a page long and they discuss early usage in history, and how some facet of the entertainment industry has changed their meaning over time. (My favorite being "money shot". I can't help but giggle when this is used with any other intended context.)
Along with the etymology, there are also pages of famous film quotes that are so often quoted, many people may not even know what movie they are from any more. This may have been my favorite part of the book, as they give some more background on these iconic lines, and how many didn't even make it into the script but were ad-libbed.
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Featured Reviews
Kathleen W, Reviewer
4 stars
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4 stars
If you have ever uttered a phrase in casual conversation, then thought to yourself, "I wonder where that saying comes from..." and immediately consulted the internet to learn the origin, this is a book for you! Josh Chetwynd has compiled words and phrases related to the entertainment business that have entered the common vernacular. These entries are approximately a page long and they discuss early usage in history, and how some facet of the entertainment industry has changed their meaning over time. (My favorite being "money shot". I can't help but giggle when this is used with any other intended context.)
Along with the etymology, there are also pages of famous film quotes that are so often quoted, many people may not even know what movie they are from any more. This may have been my favorite part of the book, as they give some more background on these iconic lines, and how many didn't even make it into the script but were ad-libbed.
4 stars
4 stars
4 stars
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4 stars
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