Sample Copy-Not for Sale or Distribution THIRD REAL Conscious Creation Goes Back to the Movies Brent Marchant Sample Copy-Not for Sale or Distribution Sample Copy-Not for Sale or Distribution Sample Copy-Not for Sale or Distribution Third Real: Conscious Creation Goes Back to the Movies Copyright © 2017, by Brent Marchant. ISBN: 978-1976207501 ISBN 10: 1976207509 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including by photocopying, recording, or any other information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages for review purposes. Cover design: Paul L. Clark, http://www.inspirtainment.com Text design and manuscript conversion: Lisa DeSpain, http://www.ebookconverting.com Author photo: Trevor Laster Sample Copy-Not for Sale or Distribution To my partner, Trevor, for always being in my corner. To my friend, Geoffrey, for providing the catalytic spark that helped me rediscover and unlock my creativity. To my muse, Cathy, for her perpetual encouragement. And to my dear departed friend, Michael Washington, whom I knew only briefly but who taught me more about living in the moment than any soul I’ve ever encountered. Sample Copy-Not for Sale or Distribution “Brent Marchant’s Third Real: Conscious Creation Goes Back to the Mov- ies entertains while providing a primer for how each of us can help to manifest a radically improved reality for all of us in these tumultuous times. This gem of a book addresses a rich panoply of psychological topics, encouraging us to recognize hidden treasures buried even amidst the murkiest emotional depths. Without sounding preachy or prescriptive, Marchant deftly guides us toward the creation of a pos- itive new paradigm at this pivotal point in human history—sharing priceless lessons gleaned from more than 60 extraordinary films. Third Real whets our appetite to see each of the featured films with newfound appreciation for how their lessons can best be added to our conscious creation toolkit for use in our personal lives—and for the best outcome for us all.” Cynthia Sue Larson Best-selling Author Quantum Jumps: An Extraordinary Science of Happiness and Prosperity Reality Shifts: When Consciousness Changes the Physical World RealityShifters Guide to High Energy Money www.realityshifters.com “Perhaps you have witnessed the cinematic ‘burn mark,’ a trigger to the traditional film projectionist to start the next reel. Author Brent Marchant’s latest offering, Third Real: Conscious Creation Goes Back to the Movies, is that giant, satisfying third reel that reveals enhanced principles of conscious creation. Brent uncovers new directions of consciousness, of awareness through examples in cinema that have real- world implications, shifting humanity’s future to a braver and more fulfilling existence.” Tom Cheevers Proprietor and Host TheCoffeeCast Podcast www.thecoffeecast.com “In his latest book, Third Real: Conscious Creation Goes Back to the Movies, author Brent Marchant states “I’m convinced that we’re truly on the verge of our own third reel/third real moment, and we’d better Sample Copy-Not for Sale or Distribution get busy before it escapes us and the credits start to roll.” I couldn’t agree more. As a public librarian and reader/listener/viewer advisor to a diverse customer base, I think it is more important than ever to encourage deeper thinking and broader experiences in order to understand more fully how one can redirect and affect the course of one’s own future. “Marchant applies the concepts of conscious creation to over 60 movies produced over the past 30 years not previously discussed in his two earlier titles, updating his film canon of careful consideration and analysis. For readers who are unfamiliar with conscious creation and the work of Jane Roberts, the author provides a comprehensive yet neatly summarized overview in the Introduction. Each of the 11 chapters considers a collection of titles curated by theme—for exam- ple, Living in the Moment (Harold and Maude, You Can’t Take It with You, Still Alice, On My Way, Gleason)—and relates these titles to each other by overarching concept. “Painstakingly researched and footnoted, Third Real: Conscious Cre- ation Goes Back to the Movies is highly recommended for film studies, the casual moviegoer and as a viewer-advisory resource for libraries.” Dodie Ownes Librarian Denver Public Library “Movie lovers and students of consciousness, rejoice! Here’s another brimming volume from metaphysical cinephile Brent Marchant. Equally adroit in plot synopsis and character analysis, Marchant once again serves up a treasury of conscious creation principles and techniques—all illuminated by well-chosen, well-crafted films. As the Kung Fu master says, ‘Watch and learn.’” Irene O’Garden Off-Broadway Playwright Prize-winning Author Glad to Be Human, Fat Girl and Fulcrum: Selected Poems “Brent Marchant skillfully exposes hidden layers and dimensions bur- ied in the many remarkable movies Third Real: Conscious Creation Goes Back to the Movies meticulously explores. Readers will end up watching Sample Copy-Not for Sale or Distribution these movies again and would undoubtedly experience and enjoy them even more. A must read for film lovers, filmmakers, film critics and everyone interested in conscious creation.” Sunil Shah Writer and Director “πhe Wisdom Tree” https://www.thewisdomtreefilm.com/ “Brent does a superb job of using movies to explain the essence and power of the law of attraction! This is a must read for movie lovers and those looking to create the life they’ve always dreamed of! “ C.S. Closson Author, Stories…That Are Short Founder, Project Bring Me 2 Life www.projectbringme2life.com “Another gem for Brent Marchant! Third Real: Conscious Creation Goes Back to the Movies deepens the conversation about how our thoughts and beliefs impact and shape our lives. By offering several movies to illustrate each concept, Brent has developed a method of walking in another’s shoe’s and gives his readers a unique way of experiencing these rich ideas from many perspectives. My Netflix queue has just gotten much longer!” Kerstin Sjoquist Creator Bliss Trips guided meditation products http://blisstrips.com/ “Like fine wine, Brent’s books improve with each vintage. In Third Real, not only do you get insightful and in-depth movie reviews, but you receive something so unexpected, a new way of looking at movies and your life because of his wisdom and thought-provoking conscious creation interpretation. I also loved the interesting surprises, like little-known documentaries and cable specials that I may never have known about! You may have a hard time putting this book down.” Katana Abbott, CFP®, CSA Life and Legacy Coach Host, Smart Women Talk Radio www.KatanaAbbott.com Sample Copy-Not for Sale or Distribution “Saturday Night at the Movies meets the X-Men School for the Gifted! Bravo to Brent Marchant for Third Real—an informed and entertain- ing guide to creating our best selves while enjoying the movies that enlighten our present and future worldviews. Read the book, watch the movies, do the inner work, and have fun while you create a more conscious and happier you!” Joanne Helfrich Author The Way of Spirit “Reading Brent Marchant’s third book, Third Real: Conscious Creation Goes Back to the Movies, I am reminded why I like interviewing him so much. He has a way of seeing things that we naturally miss, the in-between-the-lines, so to speak. I have seen some of the movies he talks about in this book, but now I wish to see them again because of what I have missed. Also, some movies I was not interested in I now wish to see, because he has made them intriguingly inviting. We all seek some meaning from a movie, a connection, an understanding, a reflection of self, but do we watch these movies from our inside out, of just let it wash over us? “Brent has a gifted insight into the characters and the very purpose of a movie. We see what the movie is about from a place of inner comprehension and mirroring that image of inner truth back to us. I will be interviewing him on this book and look forward to speaking to some of the movies he has written about from a new perspective. “We all gain when we truly see, and Brent has a gift of seeing and opening us to our conscious selves in a way that is unthreatening and refreshingly honest. Thank you, Brent, until the next show.” Sara Troy Founder and Host Self Discovery Radio https://selfdiscoveryradio.com/ “A solid academic view of important movies (popular and obscure) from the last 30 years, a real film buff’s treat with excellent insights into what makes a movie connect with an audience.” Sam Hawksmoor Author www.samhawksmoor.com Sample Copy-Not for Sale or Distribution “I love reading Brent’s interpretations and views of the movies I have seen, and have yet to see, in his latest book, Third Real, which helps us to understand the principles of the law of attraction and to derive the deeper, sometimes-hidden meanings behind the story lines. It makes watching (and sometimes rewatching) the movies more entertaining and yet more meaningful at the same time, allowing us to relate our own lives to the characters and journeys portrayed on film.” Rose-Anne Partridge Founder, RealLifeChanges.com Family Wellness Inspiration and Special Needs Strategist, Life Coach and Author “Part movie critic, part philosopher, Brent Marchant’s evocative reviews highlight the universal themes and spiritual lessons to be found in his great selection of films.