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You're Only as Good as Your Next One: 100 Great Films, 100 Good Films, and 100 for Which I Should Be Shot

Name: You're Only as Good as Your Next One: 100 Great Films, 100 Good Films, and 100 for Which I Should Be Shot
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Book Synopsis: “An under-read and engaging show-biz memoir.” –The New Yorker

“If I had a talent for anything, it was a talent for knowing who was talented.” Mike Medavoy is a Hollywood rarity: a studio executive who, though never far from controversy, has remained well loved and respected through four decades of moviemaking. What further sets him apart is his role in bringing to the screen some of the most acclaimed Oscar-winning films of our time: Apocalypse Now, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Amadeus, The Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia, and Sleepless in Seattle are just some of the projects he green-lighted at United Artists, Orion, TriStar, his own Phoenix Pictures.

“The ultimate lose-lose situation for a studio executive: to wind up with a commercial bomb and a bad movie.” Of course, there are the box office disasters, and the films, as Medavoy says, “for which I should be shot.” They, too, have a place in his fascinating memoir -- a pull-no-punches account of financial and political maneuvering, and of working with the industry’s brightest star power, including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Sharon Stone, Michael Douglas, Meg Ryan, and countless others.

“Putting together the elements of a film is a succession of best guesses.” Medavoy speaks out on how movie studio buyouts have stymied the creative process and brought an end to the “hands-off” golden age of filmmaking. An eyewitness to Hollywood history in the making, he gives a powerful and poignant view of the past and future of a world he knows intimately.

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Discover the fascinating world of Hollywood through the eyes of legendary studio executive, Mike Medavoy, in his captivating memoir, "You're Only as Good as Your Next One: 100 Great Films, 100 Good Films, and 100 for Which I Should Be Shot". With his unrivaled talent for identifying true greatness, Medavoy has been at the forefront of bringing iconic Oscar-winning films to the silver screen, including classics like Apocalypse Now, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and Amadeus.

Delve deep into the behind-the-scenes stories of some of the most acclaimed movies of our time, and witness the financial and political maneuvering that is an integral part of the movie industry. Medavoy's no-holds-barred account offers a thrilling insight into his collaborations with Hollywood's brightest stars, such as Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Jodie Foster. Experience the highs of green-lighting successful projects and the lows of the inevitable box office disasters, making for a truly captivating read.

Not only does "You're Only as Good as Your Next One" provide an intriguing glimpse into the past, but it also critically examines the present and future of the ever-evolving world of filmmaking. Medavoy fearlessly tackles the impact of movie studio buyouts on creativity, shedding light on how the golden age of filmmaking has become a thing of the past.

Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Hollywood legacy and gain firsthand knowledge from one of the industry's most influential figures. Order your copy of "You're Only as Good as Your Next One: 100 Great Films, 100 Good Films, and 100 for Which I Should Be Shot" now and embark on a thrilling journey through the cinematic universe.

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