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Summary of Patton Oswalt's Silver Screen Fiend
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Listen to the Summary of Patton Oswalt's Silver Screen Fiend in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Silver Screen Fiend" recounts Patton Oswalt's journey through the world of cinema and comedy, beginning with his fascination for film noir and his aspirations to become a filmmaker. Oswalt's passion for movies is ignited at the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles, where he indulges in classic films and begins a four-year period of intense movie-watching. He draws parallels between his dedication to absorbing film and his earlier approach to mastering stand-up comedy...
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