Bestsellers
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The Ride of a Lifetime
- Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
- By: Robert Iger
- Narrated by: Jim Frangione, Robert Iger
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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A memoir of leadership and success: The executive chairman of Disney, Time’s 2019 businessperson of the year, shares the ideas and values he embraced during his 15 years as CEO while reinventing one of the world’s most beloved companies....
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Joins “Shoe Dog” as required biographies.
- By Matt S. on 01-02-20
By: Robert Iger
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Creativity, Inc. (The Expanded Edition)
- Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
- By: Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace - contributor
- Narrated by: Ed Catmull
- Length: 17 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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The co-founder and longtime president of Pixar updates and expands upon his New York Times bestseller on creative leadership, reflecting on the management principles used to build Pixar's singularly successful culture, including what he got wrong—and how he made it right....
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Ode to culture of creativity
- By J Kuo on 02-06-24
By: Ed Catmull, and others
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Welcome to Pawnee
- Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation
- By: Jim O'Heir
- Narrated by: Jim O'Heir, George Newbern, Eva Kaminsky, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Jim O’Heir, who played Jerry (or Garry or Larry) on Parks and Recreation and co-hosts the hit podcast Parks and Recollection, brings fans a heartfelt behind-the-scenes look at one of America’s most beloved sitcoms, brimming with never-before-told stories featuring the cast and crew!
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Loved it! You did great Jim!
- By Anonymous User on 11-22-24
By: Jim O'Heir
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MCU
- The Reign of Marvel Studios
- By: Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, Gavin Edwards
- Narrated by: Andrew Kishino, Joanna Robinson
- Length: 16 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Beloved culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards share the unauthorized, behind-the-scenes story of the stunning rise and suddenly uncertain reign of the most transformative cultural phenomenon of our time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe....
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Puff piece.
- By Habu1271 on 10-26-23
By: Joanna Robinson, and others
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Walt Disney: An American Original (Commemorative Edition)
- By: Bob Thomas, Christopher Miller, Jeff Kurtti, and others
- Narrated by: Jason Culp, Xe Sands, Christopher Miller, and others
- Length: 16 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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The Walt Disney Company honors its 100th anniversary in 2023. As part of the festivities, this must-have biography tells the story of Walt Disney's life— told as no other book can....
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Incredible Story
- By Amazon Customer on 03-07-24
By: Bob Thomas, and others
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Directing Actors
- By: Judith Weston
- Narrated by: Judith Weston
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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In this essential guide to acting, internationally renowned directing coach Judith Weston demonstrates what constitutes a good performance, what actors want from a director, and what directors do wrong....
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Directing Humans
- By Jacob Moore on 10-15-19
By: Judith Weston
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The Ride of a Lifetime
- Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
- By: Robert Iger
- Narrated by: Jim Frangione, Robert Iger
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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A memoir of leadership and success: The executive chairman of Disney, Time’s 2019 businessperson of the year, shares the ideas and values he embraced during his 15 years as CEO while reinventing one of the world’s most beloved companies....
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Joins “Shoe Dog” as required biographies.
- By Matt S. on 01-02-20
By: Robert Iger
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Creativity, Inc. (The Expanded Edition)
- Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
- By: Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace - contributor
- Narrated by: Ed Catmull
- Length: 17 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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The co-founder and longtime president of Pixar updates and expands upon his New York Times bestseller on creative leadership, reflecting on the management principles used to build Pixar's singularly successful culture, including what he got wrong—and how he made it right....
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Ode to culture of creativity
- By J Kuo on 02-06-24
By: Ed Catmull, and others
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Welcome to Pawnee
- Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation
- By: Jim O'Heir
- Narrated by: Jim O'Heir, George Newbern, Eva Kaminsky, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Jim O’Heir, who played Jerry (or Garry or Larry) on Parks and Recreation and co-hosts the hit podcast Parks and Recollection, brings fans a heartfelt behind-the-scenes look at one of America’s most beloved sitcoms, brimming with never-before-told stories featuring the cast and crew!
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Loved it! You did great Jim!
- By Anonymous User on 11-22-24
By: Jim O'Heir
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MCU
- The Reign of Marvel Studios
- By: Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, Gavin Edwards
- Narrated by: Andrew Kishino, Joanna Robinson
- Length: 16 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Beloved culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards share the unauthorized, behind-the-scenes story of the stunning rise and suddenly uncertain reign of the most transformative cultural phenomenon of our time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe....
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Puff piece.
- By Habu1271 on 10-26-23
By: Joanna Robinson, and others
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Walt Disney: An American Original (Commemorative Edition)
- By: Bob Thomas, Christopher Miller, Jeff Kurtti, and others
- Narrated by: Jason Culp, Xe Sands, Christopher Miller, and others
- Length: 16 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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The Walt Disney Company honors its 100th anniversary in 2023. As part of the festivities, this must-have biography tells the story of Walt Disney's life— told as no other book can....
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Incredible Story
- By Amazon Customer on 03-07-24
By: Bob Thomas, and others
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Directing Actors
- By: Judith Weston
- Narrated by: Judith Weston
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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In this essential guide to acting, internationally renowned directing coach Judith Weston demonstrates what constitutes a good performance, what actors want from a director, and what directors do wrong....
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Directing Humans
- By Jacob Moore on 10-15-19
By: Judith Weston
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Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions
- My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood
- By: Ed Zwick
- Narrated by: Ed Zwick
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Though there are many factors behind such success, including luck and the contributions of his creative partner Marshall Herskovitz, he’s known to have a special talent for bringing out the best in the people he’s worked with, notably the actors....
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Authentic, Sobering & Full of Grace
- By David_Leah Wiley on 02-17-24
By: Ed Zwick
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With Love, Mommie Dearest
- The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic
- By: A. Ashley Hoff, Bruce Vilanch - foreword
- Narrated by: Kim Niemi
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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When she died in 1977, Joan Crawford was remembered as an icon of Hollywood's Golden Age—until publication the following year of her daughter's memoir, Mommie Dearest.
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AMAZING narrator for a wonderful book!
- By Anonymous User on 06-16-24
By: A. Ashley Hoff, and others
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What You Don't Learn in Film School
- A Complete Guide to (Independent) Filmmaking
- By: Shane Stanley
- Narrated by: Ted Jonas
- Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Multi-Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Shane Stanley writes a book anyone and everyone should hear if they want an entertainment industry insider's professional guidance on how to create a movie....
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Great Read! Must read for any filmmaker!
- By Michael on 12-01-21
By: Shane Stanley
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The Coen Brothers
- By: Adam Nayman
- Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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From such cult hits as Raising Arizona and The Big Lebowski to major critical darlings Fargo, No Country for Old Men, and Inside Llewyn Davis, Ethan and Joel Coen have cultivated a bleakly comical, instantly recognizable voice in modern American cinema....
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Brilliant companion!
- By Buretto on 12-05-18
By: Adam Nayman
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Easy Riders, Raging Bulls
- How the Sex-Drugs-and-Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
- By: Peter Biskind
- Narrated by: Dick Hill
- Length: 23 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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This audiobook follows the wild ride that was Hollywood in the 70s - an unabashed celebration of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll and a climate where innovation reigned supreme....
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Great Dish, Sketchy Analysis
- By Dubi on 12-14-13
By: Peter Biskind
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The Big Bang Theory
- The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series
- By: Jessica Radloff
- Narrated by: Jessica Radloff, Fleet Cooper, Abhay Ahluwalia, and others
- Length: 17 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Packed with all-new, exclusive interviews with the producers and entire cast, The Big Bang Theory:The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series is a riveting, entertaining look at the sitcom sensation.
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Good story but...
- By Angie C Chen on 10-19-22
By: Jessica Radloff
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Something Like an Autobiography
- By: Akira Kurosawa
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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The distinguished filmmaker chronicles his life, from his birth in 1910 to the worldwide success in 1950 of his film Rashomon, and provides a provocative account of the Japanese film industry....
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The early life of Kurosawa
- By A. Parham on 06-26-23
By: Akira Kurosawa
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Producer to Producer
- A Step-by-Step Guide to Low-Budget Independent Film Producing
- By: Maureen A. Ryan
- Narrated by: Susie Berneis
- Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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This is a comprehensive bible to low-budget film production for emerging and professional producers. Structured to guide the listener through production meetings, every aspect of the film-production process is outlined in detail. Invaluable checklists are included....
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Famastic Resource - Get the Hard Copy
- By Anonymous User on 04-12-21
By: Maureen A. Ryan
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Directed by James Burrows
- Five Decades of Stories from the Legendary Director of Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, and More
- By: James Burrows, Eddy Friedfeld
- Narrated by: James Burrows, Danny Campbell
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Legendary sitcom director James Burrows has spent five decades making America laugh. Here listeners will find never-revealed stories behind the casting of the dozens of great sitcoms he directed....
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Read like the credits rolling at end of a show
- By Anonymous User on 07-05-22
By: James Burrows, and others
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In the Blink of an Eye
- A Perspective on Film Editing, 2nd Edition
- By: Walter Murch, Francis Ford Coppola
- Narrated by: Chris Brinkley
- Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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In this second edition, Murch reconsiders and completely revises his popular first edition's lengthy meditation on digital editing (which accounts for a third of the book's runtime) in light of the technological changes that have taken place in the six years since its publication.
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Extremely outdated essay on editing
- By Anonymous User on 11-30-24
By: Walter Murch, and others
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Blood, Sweat & Chrome
- The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road
- By: Kyle Buchanan
- Narrated by: Fred Berman, Aspen Vincent, Dan Bittner, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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A full-speed-ahead oral history of the nearly two-decade making of the cultural phenomenon Mad Max: Fury Road....
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5 Hours of Story Crammed Into 10 Hours of Audio
- By J.R. Hernandez on 03-06-23
By: Kyle Buchanan
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Chasing the Light
- Writing, Directing, and Surviving Platoon, Midnight Express, Scarface, Salvador, and the Movie Game
- By: Oliver Stone
- Narrated by: Oliver Stone
- Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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An intimate memoir by the controversial, Oscar-winning director and screenwriter about his rarefied New York childhood, volunteering for combat, and his struggles and triumphs making such films as Platoon, Midnight Express, and Scarface....
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Impressive
- By Merle O. Tanner on 10-07-20
By: Oliver Stone
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Even This I Get to Experience
- By: Norman Lear
- Narrated by: Norman Lear
- Length: 18 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Norman Lear remade our television culture - while leading a life of unparalleled political, civic, and social involvement....
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Norman Lear-a timeless soul
- By Mo Siegel on 12-17-14
By: Norman Lear
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My Happy Days in Hollywood
- A Memoir
- By: Garry Marshall
- Narrated by: Garry Marshall
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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This honest, vibrant, and often hilarious memoir reveals a man whose career was defined by his drive to make people laugh and whose personal philosophy—despite his tremendous achievements—was always that life is more important than show business....
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Outstanding: Best Book I've Ever Bought!
- By Eddie on 01-11-17
By: Garry Marshall
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Screen Acting Trade Secrets
- How to Succeed in Hollywood without Really Acting
- By: Peter Skagen
- Narrated by: Peter Skagen
- Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Screen Acting Trade Secrets is the definitive guide for the screen actor in the 21st century. From your first awakening as an actor to the end of your first day on a movie set, Screen Acting Trade Secrets walks you through it all with humor, priceless information, and eye-opening revelations....
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No esoteric nonsense
- By Anonymous User on 04-04-24
By: Peter Skagen
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Cheap Movie Tricks
- How to Shoot a Short Film for Under $2,000
- By: Rickey Bird
- Narrated by: Matt Weight
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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From this audiobook, you'll learn: How planning and shooting a short film today can lead to a feature-length project tomorrow; Everything you need to know about writing a movie project on a burger budget; Tips on how to find locations and not get arrested; and more....
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A better title might be "Cheap Horror Movie Tricks
- By johnny renton on 06-22-18
By: Rickey Bird
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Nora Ephron at the Movies
- A Visual Celebration of the Writer and Director Behind When Harry Met Sally, You’ve Got Mail, Sleepless in Seattle, and More
- By: Ilana Kaplan, Jason Diamond - foreword
- Narrated by: Mara Wilson
- Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Nora Ephron at the Movies offers an unfiltered look at Ephron as a champion of the rom-com and as a feminist Hollywood trailblazer.
By: Ilana Kaplan, and others
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Transcendental Style in Film
- Ozu, Bresson, Dreyer
- By: Paul Schrader
- Narrated by: Phil Thron
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
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With a new introduction, acclaimed director and screenwriter Paul Schrader revisits and updates his contemplation of slow cinema over the past fifty years.
By: Paul Schrader
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Down and Dirty Pictures
- Miramax, Sundance and the Rise of Independent Film
- By: Peter Biskind
- Narrated by: Phil Gigante
- Length: 23 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Candid, penetrating and controversial, Down and Dirty Pictures is a must-read for anyone interested in the film world....
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For the independent film lover!
- By natalie on 08-26-14
By: Peter Biskind
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Woke Up This Morning
- The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos
- By: Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa
- Narrated by: Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, full cast
- Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Who made the phone call that got HBO to launch The Sopranos? What’s the significance of all those eggs? And, what the hell ever happened to the Russian? Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, and the entire cast and crew of The Sopranos have all the answers....
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Really frustrating if you’ve listened to the podcast
- By ereviewer on 11-04-21
By: Michael Imperioli, and others
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Robert Altman
- The Oral Biography
- By: Mitchell Zuckoff
- Narrated by: Robert Altman, Warren Beatty, Cher, and others
- Length: 18 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Robert Altman - visionary director, hard-partying hedonist, eccentric family man, Hollywood legend - comes roaring to life in this rollicking cinematic biography....
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Enthralling!
- By Wise & Careful Shopper on 10-17-10
By: Mitchell Zuckoff
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The Men Who Would Be King
- An Almost Epic Tale of Moguls, Movies, and a Company Called DreamWorks
- By: Nicole LaPorte
- Narrated by: Stephen Hoye
- Length: 18 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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For 60 years, since the birth of United Artists, the studio landscape was unchanged....
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Obviously Slanted
- By Anonymous User on 03-11-11
By: Nicole LaPorte
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Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho
- By: Stephen Rebello
- Narrated by: Richard Powers
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Here is a gripping, behind-the-scenes look inside the classic suspense shocker Psycho - and the creative genius who revolutionized filmmaking....
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Fascinating listen if you love movies!
- By Bill on 03-02-13
By: Stephen Rebello
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Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time
- True Stories from a Career in Hollywood
- By: Barry Sonnenfeld
- Narrated by: Barry Sonnenfeld
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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One-of-a-kind filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld tells stories only he can tell, from his blockbuster career with iconic actors, studio execs, and producers. His humor and insight provide an inside glimpse into how Hollywood really works, or how it doesn’t.
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Truth Be Told by Film Insider
- By Anonymous User on 10-26-24
By: Barry Sonnenfeld