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Named a best book of the year by Kirkus Reviews Named a Notable Book of 2025 by the Washington Post A personal and cultural exploration of the struggles between art and business at the heart of modern Hollywood, through the eyes of the talent that shaped it Matthew Specktor grew up in the film...

“A bible for badass women.”—SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR “Gripping and liberating.”—ADAM GRANT, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again “Survivor legend and gay icon, Parvati Shallow has won my heart all over again.”—BOWEN YANG NATIONAL BESTSELLER ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER An NPR Best Book of the Year In this spectacular, newsmaking exposé that has the entertainment industry abuzz and on its heels, Vanity Fair's Maureen Ryan blows the lid off patterns of harassment and bias in Hollywood, the grassroots...

Super Structure represents over two decades of research on what makes a novel or screenplay entertaining, commercial, original, and irresistible. Contrary to what some may think, structure is not a nasty inhibitor of creativity. Quite the opposite. Properly understood and utilized, structure is what translates story into a form audiences are wired to receive it.

If Hollywood had a superhero throne, Spider-Man would be perched upon it. As the most popular superhero in the world, the web-slinger plays a pivotal role in three of the six highest-grossing film franchises in history: the Marvel Cinematic Universe; the Avengers quadrilogy; and the Spider-Man movies themselves. Spidey has come a long way since Marvel guru Stan Lee first concocted him in 1962, but until now his cinematic journey has not been fully documented.

In today's culture of outrage, how can you stand your ground with grace? Join bestselling author and actress Candace Cameron Bure as she reveals the countercultural thought patterns and practices that have enabled her to stay centered in who she is while practicing radical graciousness toward...

Who runs the world? Is there a shadow world of powerful and elite men pulling the strings of our global society? If so, when did it originate and why? Discover the Secret Origins of the Knights Templar, Freemasonry, The Bilderbergers, Serpent Cults, the Illuminati and delve into a formidable world hidden from our eyes, an all too real conspiracy that has been ongoing for centuries.

Whether you’re a producer, screenwriter, filmmaker, or other creative, you probably have a project that needs constant exposure, or a product to promote. But how do you rise above the noise? In Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers: Indie Film and the Power of the Crowd, Richard Botto explains how to put crowdsourcing to use for your creative project, using social media, networking, branding, crowdfunding, and an understanding of your audience to build effective crowdsourcing campaigns, sourcing everything from film equipment to shooting locations.

Authors Richard Powers and Alex Kuczynski, on this edition of Fresh Air. Richard Powers has just won the National Book Award for his novel The Echo Maker. And New York Times reporter Alex Kuczynski's new book is Beauty Junkies: Inside our $15 Billion Obsession with Cosmetic Surgery.

Critic at large John Powers, rock critic Ken Tucker, and TV critic David Bianculli, on this edition of Fresh Air. John Powers talks with Terry about the events that defined American culture this year.

Writer and director, Todd Phillips, rock historian, Ed Ward, and film critic, John Powers, on this edition of Fresh Air. Todd Phillips' new film is called School for Scoundrels, starring Billy Bob Thornton as a cross between a self-help genius and a scam artist. Philips' other films include Old School, Road Trip, and Starsky and Hutch. Phillips is also credited for writing the story for the upcoming film, Borat.

This book examines important themes about American politics the film Citizen Kane provokes. Citizen Kane is widely believed by many critics to be the greatest movie of all time. What about the film resonates so deeply with those who can appreciate great art and film? And also for this book, what does Citizen Kane say about American politics, power, and who gains influence in America?

Journalist and author Anthony Shadid, and film critic John Powers, on this edition of Fresh Air. Anthony Shadid has been reporting from Lebanon. He is the reporter for the Washington Post's Foreign Desk, Middle East. Shadid won the Pulitzer Prize in 2004 for International Reporting. His latest book is Night Draws Near: Iraq's People in the Shadow of America's War, which has just come out in paperback. Shadid is of Lebanese descent and grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.