You’re Only as Good as Your Next One
Another little gem I discovered at a flea market while on vacation was “You’re Only as Good as Your Next One: 100 Great Films, 100 Good Films, and 100 for Which I Should Be Shot” by Mike Medavoy.
When I found the book, I was kind of desperate for something to read. I saw it was a film about movies and it looked like I may learn something, so I jumped on it. (I secretly have plans of getting into this whole movie thing in a very hardcore way once my lottery check comes in).
I didn’t realize that Mike Medavoy was the business / executive end to many movies that I love. I was expecting a book where some outside is talking out his ass, but it turns out that it doesn’t get as “insider” as this.
I quickly realized that this book was going to have more in store for me when I read that Mike Medavoy was once the agent for Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and a bajillion other robo actors and directors.
After reading this book, I must say that I have a further appreciation for just how tough it is to get the great movies out there. I always get pissed thinking about how all the movies are geared towards teen ages. (There aren’t nearly enough movies in the Pulp Fiction / Good Fellas genre). Well, it turns out that this book explains why and a whole lot more.
I’d highly recommend this book to anyone who would like to have a deeper understanding of the movie business.
Brandon