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Re: What Makes Sammy Run?

Pete — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:54:35 -0000

I've heard Nathanael West's The Day of the Locust referred to as the definitive Hollywood novel, but after reading (and being blown away by) What Makes Sammy Run? earlier this year, I strongly opt for the latter. Truly great book.

Re: What Makes Sammy Run?

Patrick T. Kilgallon — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:46:30 -0000

Yes...I immediately thought of permanent midnight, Jerry Stahl's funny memoir, but prefer the book over the movie as usual. The book really slams the Hollywood actors and actresses, along with the story lines Jerry Stahl writes. My favorite description is him thinking Alf attacked him while he was wasted on drugs. I think it was probably copyright issues that they had to pretend it was a different puppet that Stahl hallucinated in the movie. I'll definetely check that book out too. I have a lot to learn about writing anyway.

Re: What Makes Sammy Run?

jonathan evison — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:33:14 -0000

. . .wow, so that must be red door or red barn or whatever stiller's shill is called . . .interesting, stahl's permanent midnight is the only "serious" role i've ever seen stiller play . . .

Re: What Makes Sammy Run?

mcomito — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:11:37 -0000

him and Jerry Stahl booth (together)

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Re: What Makes Sammy Run?

Jason Rice — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:45:52 -0000

I think Ben Stiller has been trying to get the rights to this book for years. He either has them, or just want's to make the movie, apparently he loves the book.