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The Devil's Guide to Hollywood: The Screenwriter as God!

This book delves into the world of screenwriting, examining the craft and the impact of screenwriters on the film industry. It discusses the creative process, the challenges faced by screenwriters, and the influence they have on shaping the narrative and characters in movies. more

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Joe Eszterhas
Joe Eszterhas

Joe Eszterhas is a renowned American screenwriter, born on November 23, 1944. His works span across various mediums including film, television, and books, known for his sharp wit and profound insights. more

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“United Artists had now begun a descent from the magical precedent-setting era of its rebirth in 1951 when Arthur Krim and Robert Benjamin acquired the company from Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin, to the sad-but-true cliché of a “Hollywood” operation typified by Mike Medavoy’s deceit.”

“On March 11, 1980, Steven Bach was given some shocking news: Andy Albeck told him that David Field had handed in his resignation and was going to 20th Century Fox. It was announced in the press as being for the usual boilerplate “personal reasons.” But everyone at Fox soon learned the real reason for his fleeing United Artists (once principle photography had finally wrapped on Heaven’s Gate)… DAVID FIELD: “Everyone thought it was because of Heaven’s Gate. In fact, it was because I could not go on working with Steven Bach.”

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