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“The '90s were a time when not just the movie business, but every aspect of American life, became a lot more corporate. There's a line in Jonathan Franzen's essay "Perchance to Dream" about how "the rich lateral dramas of local manners have been replaced by a single vertical drama, that of commercial generality." I wanted to examine that great homogenizing force that came in during the '90s, since Hollywood seemed a place where it was particularly active.”

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Matthew Specktor
Matthew Specktor

Matthew Specktor is an accomplished American novelist born on December 21, 1966. His works are known for their profound character development and unique narrative style, which have earned him a dedicated following. more

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