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Book Review: Fever by Margo Donohue
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Book Review: Fever by Margo Donohue

Man of la BookAugust 21, 2025

Fever covers a lot of areas, the iconic dancing at Brooklyn’s disco, disco floor, excellent choreography, soundtrack and the effect it had on pop culture

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Book Review: Clint by Shawn Levy
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Book Review: Clint by Shawn Levy

Man of la BookJune 26, 2025

I felt the book was balanced and honest. While the author is certainly a fan, he doesn’t shy away from the more complicated, complex, & dark sides

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Book Review: The 007 Diaries by Roger Moore
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Book Review: The 007 Diaries by Roger Moore

Man of la BookJanuary 21, 2025

The 007 Diaries: Filming Live and Let Die is honest. Moore loses his temper at the productions, argues with his wife but appreciates his hand in life

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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: 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: Flirting with Fame by Dan Harary
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Book Review: Flirting with Fame by Dan Harary

Man of la BookAugust 8, 2023

The most interesting part of Flirting with Fame is the behind-the-scenes look at public relations. He worked hard, made contacts, & figured out his own path

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