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Book Review: Blood, Sweat & Chrome by Kyle Buchanan
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Book Review: Blood, Sweat & Chrome by Kyle Buchanan

Man of la BookJanuary 23, 2025

Blood, Sweat & Chrome by Kyle Buchanan is an oral history of the decades it took to make the award winning movie Mad Max: Fury Road.

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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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Book Review: James Bond and the Sixties Spy Craze by Thom Shubilla
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Book Review: James Bond and the Sixties Spy Craze by Thom Shubilla

Man of la BookApril 2, 2024

Thom Shubilla starts with an overview of James Bond’s movies from the 1960s, followed by a section of other forms of media they inspired.

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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: 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: Say Hello to My Little Friend by Nat Segaloff
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Book Review: Say Hello to My Little Friend by Nat Segaloff

Man of la BookNovember 9, 2023

I enjoyed reading this book and learned a few things as well. It reminded me of a movie I’ve enjoyed since seeing it in 1983

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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: MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards
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Book Review: MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards

Man of la BookOctober 12, 2023

I find the behind-the-scenes information fascinating, it amazes me what it takes for a movie. The narrative is entertaining as well as informative

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Book Review: Killin’ Generals by Dwayne Epstein
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Book Review: Killin’ Generals by Dwayne Epstein

Man of la BookApril 25, 2023

Killin’ Generals: The Making of the Dirty Dozen, the Most Iconic WW II Movie of All Time takes a look at the The Dirty Dozen, from the book to the big screen

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