Patton Oswalt's first book Zombie Spaceship Wasteland revealed him as an Earth-2 version of myself, growing up on Dungeons and Dragons and sci-fi movies; his latest collection of essays, Silver Screen Fiend, only cements his status as a lost brother.
In this, Oswalt talks about the transformative power the New Beverly Cinema had on him as he struggled as a standup comedian, writer, and actor. The New Beverly showed classic and cult double features, and Oswalt became obsessed with the venue and movies in general.
Most interestingly, Oswalt talks about the idea of a "Night Cafe"--a room you go into (real or figurative), and come out forever changed. How these "Night Cafes" steered his career in various ways was fascinating, to me.
I listened to this on audiobook, read by the author, and that may be the best way to enjoy Oswalt's musings. This copy was on loan from the Morrisson-Reeves Public Library in Richmond, Indiana.
Recommended for fans of nerd culture of all stripes.
In this, Oswalt talks about the transformative power the New Beverly Cinema had on him as he struggled as a standup comedian, writer, and actor. The New Beverly showed classic and cult double features, and Oswalt became obsessed with the venue and movies in general.
Most interestingly, Oswalt talks about the idea of a "Night Cafe"--a room you go into (real or figurative), and come out forever changed. How these "Night Cafes" steered his career in various ways was fascinating, to me.
I listened to this on audiobook, read by the author, and that may be the best way to enjoy Oswalt's musings. This copy was on loan from the Morrisson-Reeves Public Library in Richmond, Indiana.
Recommended for fans of nerd culture of all stripes.
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