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Killer Instinct
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A Shockingly Candid, Hilarious Account Of How Two Young Producers Broke Into The Hollywood Studio Systemand Survived The Sharkeatshark Insanity To Become Hollywood Players.Thousands Of People Dream About Making It Big In Hollywood, But Almost All Of Them End Up Being Eaten Alive. When Aspiring Producer Jane Hamsher And Her Madman Partner Don Murphy Set Up Shop In Jane'S Dining Room After Graduating From Film School, They Were Too Naive To Know That People Like Themselvesfar Removed From The Porschedriving Studio Eliteshould Never Succeed In The Movie Business.Then Jane And Don Stumbled Upon A Script For A Film Written By A Geeky Filmmakerwannabe Named Quentin Tarantino; It Was Called Natural Born Killers, And They Liked It So Much They Optioned It For The Bargain Price Of $10,000. But, Suddenly, After Reservoir Dogs Turned Tarantino Into An Overnight Sensation, He And Every Major Studio In Town Decided They Wanted Control Of The Script, Pitting Jane And Don Up Against Some Of The Meanest, Toughest Players In Hollywood.This Was Only The Beginning Of Their Twoyear Rollercoaster Ride Through The Ruthless World Of Studio Pitbulls, Idiotic Film Crew Leeches, And Unprecedented Buttkissing And Backstabbing. When Oliver Stone Became Hot To Direct Nbk, Jane And Don Could Hardly Believe Their Luck But Before They Knew It, They Found Themselves Enrolled In The Oliver Stone School Of Filmmaking, A Maddening And Mindaltering Experience, Even Before The Drugs, Money, And Fame. Throw Robert Downey Jr., Woody Harrelson, Juliette Lewis, And A Whole Cast Of Outrageous Characters Into The Picture And You'Ve Got Not Only The Makings Of A Hit Movie But A Hollywood Joyride Unlike Any Other.From The Script Meetings To The Movie Set To The Marketing And Distribution Process, Killer Instinct Takes You Behind The Scenes And Provides An Insider'S Look At The New HollywoodTold By One Who Learned How To Survive It The Hard Way. It Exposes How Deals Are Really Struck And Stars Are Picked, And How The Balance Of Power In Hollywood Now Favors The Quentin Tarantinos Of The World Who Can Add The Indie Cachet To Bigbudget Monsters. Fresh, Witty, And Irreverent, Killer Instinct Provides An Unprecedented Look Inside This Wild And Irresistible Industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Killer Instinct'? A: 'Killer Instinct' provides a candid and humorous account of two aspiring producers navigating the challenges of the Hollywood studio system, highlighting their experiences and the realities of breaking into the film industry.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Killer Instinct'? A: The author of 'Killer Instinct' is Jane Hamsher, who co-authored the book with Don Murphy, sharing their unique insights into the film industry.
- Q: What format is 'Killer Instinct' available in? A: 'Killer Instinct' is available in hardcover format, providing a durable and high-quality reading experience.
- Q: How many pages does 'Killer Instinct' contain? A: 'Killer Instinct' contains a total of 288 pages, offering an in-depth look at the authors' experiences in Hollywood.
- Q: When was 'Killer Instinct' published? A: 'Killer Instinct' was published on September 2, 1997, providing readers with a retrospective look at the era of filmmaking during that time.
- Q: What kind of insights does 'Killer Instinct' offer about Hollywood? A: 'Killer Instinct' offers insights into the behind-the-scenes workings of Hollywood, including the process of script deals, casting, and the dynamics of power within the industry.
- Q: Is 'Killer Instinct' suitable for aspiring filmmakers? A: 'Killer Instinct' is highly suitable for aspiring filmmakers, as it provides real-world experiences and lessons learned from the authors' journey in the film industry.
- Q: What type of book is 'Killer Instinct' classified as? A: 'Killer Instinct' is classified under the category of Performing Arts, specifically focusing on the film industry.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Killer Instinct' in? A: 'Killer Instinct' is offered as a used book in good condition, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.
- Q: Does 'Killer Instinct' contain any notable anecdotes from Hollywood? A: 'Killer Instinct' includes numerous anecdotes from Hollywood, featuring interactions with celebrities and insights into the filmmaking process, making it an engaging read.