Flickipedia

There are two things I love to do in my library job: suggest books that people might like (this is called "Reader's Advisory" in the biz) and find themes in the collection (check out the Pathfinders page on our website to see what I mean). We have a new book that not only does both these things, but it does them with movies! Every whim, every subject, every situational need can be fulfilled with an offering from the silver screen, and Flickipedia: perfect films for every occasion, holiday, mood, ordeal and whim lists your options. Selected by Michael Atkinson and Laurel Shifrin, the lists in this book are necessarily subjective (Reader's Advisory is an art, not a science) and sometimes it can be difficult to determine their overall criteria for selection - how could you not include Lawrence of Arabia in your "Summer" section? - but as an overall viewer's aid this book is fantastic. The headings include 'Holidays' (26 of them), 'Seasons' (including March Madness), 'The Time of Their Lives' (for all your momentous life events, including dating), 'Altered States' (heartbreak, party time, etc.), 'World Traveler' and 'Flashbacks'. In addition to being a great list of movies, this book is also a good memory prompt. You may not find the perfect movie for your situation, but their lists will probably make you think of one you saw a million years ago. It might even spur you to make your own special lists ('Movies to watch after the kids go to bed', 'Tourist Season'). And don't forget, you can search our catalog for "Movie Title Keyword" and "Movie Subject Keyword". Have fun!