motion picture producers and directors

Chronicles the lives and careers of six Hollywood directors, including Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, David Fincher, Paul Thomas Anderson, David O. Russell, and Spike Jonze.

Depicts the film career of superstar Clint Eastwood and discusses his role as a filmmaker. Chronicles his works in westerns, action, dramas, thrillers, and war movies and provides brief overviews of each film. Includes black-and-white photos, a chronology of his films, and an index.

The author presents a comprehensive biography of Woody Allen, taken from his thirty-six years of interviews with the legendary actor, writer, and director.

Tim Burton discusses his childhood in Burbank and his numerous films including his early work at Disney as well as the recurring themes present in his work.

Chili Palmer, a Miami loan shark, pursues a mark who is behind in payments to Las Vegas and then to Hollywood where Harry Zimm has gambled away the $200,000 earmarked for his next production.

Profiles the lives and careers of Larry and Andy Wachowski, two brothers who are famous for creating the Hollywood hit "The Matrix," and chronicles their childhood growing up in Chicago and later entrance into film making.

Presents the life and career of the filmaker who directed some of the most commercially successful movies in film history, including "Jaws" and "E.T.".

Hal Needham recounts the adventures he had--and the dangers he faced along the way--as he became one of Hollywood's highest paid celebrity stuntmen.

Provides accounts of memorable people and events in the history of Hollywood, focusing on the movie business.