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Adventures in the Screen Trade: A Personal View of Hollywood and Screenwriting by William Goldman
loonyboi's review against another edition
4.0
Goldman's anecdotes about screenwriting are tremendously entertaining, and while I'm no Hollywood insider, this nearly 40 year old book feels like it could have been written today. Even his predictions for the rest of the 80's are shockingly accurate. The man knew movies.
nlbullock1's review against another edition
3.0
This book is an interesting look at the way Hollywood worked in the '80s. For the first half of the book, I'd give the book 4 stars, as he focuses on how movies are made. For the last half, I'd give the book 2 stars, as the author goes deep on actually writing a movie screenplay. If your goal is to become a Hollywood screenwriter, the second half is for you!
basicallybacik's review against another edition
4.0
Although a bit dated now in terms of how I think Hollywood operates, especially due to the boom of independent production companies that have sprouted up since the early 80's, I enjoyed Mr. Goldman's honest look back at his career. And if I learned anything from it, it really is all about luck.
tmatysik's review against another edition
The tone was feeling repetitive. Also, though much of the industry has not changed, enough has that some of what I read felt historical at best.
niniane's review against another edition
5.0
This book is from decades ago, but is still an interesting look into the power dynamics of Hollywood. The author has a no-holds-barred, insider's viewpoint. I don't know many of the celebrity actors & directors he mentions, but it's still fascinating.
evapalhay's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
hardcoverhoe's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely riveted the entire book. Will re read and re read for years to come.
blevins's review against another edition
4.0
I've wanted to read William Goldman's account of what it has been like as a screenwriter [Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, All the President's Men, Marathan Man] for Goldman and it didn't disappoint. In fact, what makes this such a delight is the fact that Goldman is surprisingly blunt with his opinions regarding individuals he's worked with on these films. How refreshing! The book isn't gossippy, it's just matter of fact as Goldman talks about his opinions on what it was like to work on the films. Lots of insider information and stories of the films that really made me see some great movies in a new light. Recommended for film fans!