Sam Wasson talks his new book, the end of a Hollywood epoch, and whether Chinatown could be made today
It starts with obsession and personal urgency. There are a lot of films that are book-worthy that I couldn’t write because I’m not obsessed with some emotional facet, such as the filmmakers or the theme of the movie. It’s not just what my agent and editor think will be a big hit. I’m notBut there’s a world in books where you can have it both ways, which is analogous to the Hollywood I miss.When I pitched the book, I walked in with that anger and sense of futility because of Trump.
And Faye? Some of the most riveting scenes in the book are about her blowups with director Roman Polanski, and diva-like behavior on set that earned her the enmity of the crew. Many readers may be surprised to learn about Edward Taylor, Robert Towne’s former college roommate. He played a significant role in shaping the script, but did not want any credit. How did you find out about him?
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