Matthew Specktor on his Hollywood book "The Golden Hour"

"Art and business are always diametrically opposed in Hollywood. The tension between them is what animates everything."Welcome Matthew Specktor:We’re joined on the Starline by an author and screenwriter. Some of his novels are “Always Crashing in the Same Car” and “Hollywood Dream Machine” among other interesting tales. His latest is “The Golden Hour: A Story of Family and Power in Hollywood”. We welcome Matthew Specktor.Matthew, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Art and business are always diametrically opposed in Hollywood. Why will this conflict never really be resolved?You’ve had stars at your house growing up as son of a legendary super-agent. How hard is it for you to see Hollywood impartially?“I will learn about beauty and I will learn about fear, discover the truth of a muddled terror that has begun, already, to clutch at my heart.” Why has Hollywood changed for the better and worse since your early days? The Rockin' 8:It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure. 1. Most underrated person in Hollywood? 2. Favorite Jack Nicholson movie? 3. The name of the best script that you have ever read that never will be made? 4. Best Warren Zevon song? 5. Do you remember the name of the woman you took on your 1st ever date when you watched Moonraker?6. Best lesson your dad ever taught you? 7. Favorite class at Hampshire College? 8. Best concert you ever saw live?The Impossible Question:How did the Palisades fire effect you, your family and memories of your childhood?Two Big Questions:“I’m out on a limb, because how do you know when what you love is truly loveable?” How has you love of Hollywood evolved?If you could describe your love of Hollywood in 5 words or less, what would those words be?The Wrap:He loves “The King of Marvin Gardens” was taught loyalty by his dad and wants you to read his book “The Golden Hour: A Story of Family and Power in Hollywood”. Matthew Specktor thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.And that my friends is Beyond the Mic Short Cut.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp