First published 1987
Legendary screenwriter Larry McMurtry's "Film Flam" is a rollicking chronicle of Hollywood's golden age. When down-on-his-luck writer Jack Horner stumbles into a job as a studio fixer, he quickly discovers the industry is rife with deception and double-dealing. Forced to navigate a maze of egos, scams, and cover-ups, Horner must rely on his quick wit to stay one step ahead of the game. From casting couch scandals to studio power plays, this biting satire lays bare the absurdity and excess of Tinseltown's elite. At its core, "Film Flam" is a poignant exploration of the price of success in a world where illusion is the ultimate currency.
Genres: fiction, satire, literary-fiction, american-fiction
Vibes: biting, poignant, rollicking
Tropes: deception, price-of-success, quick-wit
Setting: United States
159 pages · Board Book · Simon & Schuster