Tag Archives: Hollywood
California Rain – Frank McAdams
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Set against the backdrop of 1950s America, California Rain delivers a gripping noir thriller that blends the intrigue of political scandal, the fight for justice, along with the glamour of old Hollywood. With an evocative sense … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers, Historical Fiction, Noir-esque fiction
Tagged crime fiction, Hollywood, murder, noir
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The Way We Work: On The Job in Hollywood – Bruce Ferber
(Reviewed by Don Jung) So, you want to succeed in the entertainment industry? Sorry, it’s not that easy or glamorous. This anthology written by various career movie and television people will dispel the myths on what the industry is really … Continue reading
Posted in Non-fiction
Tagged classic television, film, Hollywood, movies
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Death of a Movie Star – Timothy Patrick
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Every week you tell fifty million people that actors are less than human and deserve to be treated like Shit!” That is what Micah Bailey “the actors’ manager who hated actors”, is noted for doing as … Continue reading
Posted in Humor & Satire, Light Fiction
Tagged book reviews, Hollywood, light fiction, light humor
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Hollywood Homicide (A Detective by Day Mystery) – Kellye Garrett
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Dayna Anderson lost her job as the girl on the Chubby’s Chicken commercial eighteen months ago and hasn’t heard from her agent in six months. So now she’s an out-of-work, dreaded size ten, former actress and … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged contemporary culture, Hollywood, mystery, women's fiction
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