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Book Review: Sideways Uncorked by Mira Advani Honeycutt and Kirk Honeycutt
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Book Review: Sideways Uncorked by Mira Advani Honeycutt and Kirk Honeycutt

Man of la BookNovember 12, 2024

The book effectively interweaves two compelling narratives: the making of the film and the rise of Pinot Noir in the United States

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Book Review: A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away by Paul Hirsch
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Book Review: A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away by Paul Hirsch

Man of la BookJune 27, 2024

A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away is a memoir of the Paul Hirsch’s five decades of experience as a movie editor on iconic films

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Audiobook Review: All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business by Mel Brooks
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Audiobook Review: All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business by Mel Brooks

Man of la BookDecember 21, 2023

All About Me! concentrates more on the author’s entertainment portfolio, and all the things which made Melvin Kaminsky into Mel Brooks.

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Book Review: The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks
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Book Review: The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks

Man of la BookDecember 12, 2023

I thought the novelization of movie-making made the process a lot more interesting, capturing the energy, excitement, and mechanics

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Book Review: Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino
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Book Review: Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino

Man of la BookDecember 7, 2023

Tarantino appreciates movies and has much passion. He’s not a casual movie buff, he writes well & doesn’t hold back from showing his wit, knowledge, and insight

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Book Review: Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever by Matt Singer
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Book Review: Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever by Matt Singer

Man of la BookNovember 2, 2023

Opposable Thumbs is informative, and I feel as if I somewhat got to know the two men, it’s easy to read and gets its points across clearly without much fluff

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Book Review: Some Kind of Hero: The Remarkable Story of the James Bond Films by Matthew Field and Ajay Chowdhury
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Book Review: Some Kind of Hero: The Remarkable Story of the James Bond Films by Matthew Field and Ajay Chowdhury

Man of la BookMay 31, 2021

Some Kind of Hero: The Remarkable Story of the James Bond Films tells the story of the making 007 movie based on analysis from interviews and articles.

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Book Review: Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man by William Shatner and David Fisher
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Book Review: Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man by William Shatner and David Fisher

Man of la BookJuly 17, 2019

A memoir of William Shatner, the famous actor, and his up and down relationship with his Star Trek co-star and good friend, Leonard Nimoy over the decades.

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Book Review: Grateful American by Gary Sinise
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Book Review: Grateful American by Gary Sinise

Man of la BookApril 1, 2019

A biography of the talented actor about career, family & charity work. Mr. Siniseis appreciated just as much for his work with American wounded veterans.

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Book Review: Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and Behind the Camera
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Book Review: Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and Behind the Camera

Man of la BookDecember 3, 2018

A memoir of the prolific actor and director. Mr. Duke has been in many pop-culture classics, he is also a director, producer and entrepreneur.

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