Books like Silver screen fiend by Patton Oswalt
Between 1995 and 1999 Patton Oswalt’s life was dominated by an addiction to film—nothing but motion pictures. After relocating to Los Angeles, he became a devoted film buff, a "sprocket fiend," absorbing classics, cult hits, and new releases at the New Beverly Cinema. This immersive passion shaped his views on acting, writing, comedy, and relationships. Set against the early days of L.A.'s alternative comedy scene, the memoir chronicles Oswalt’s progression from fledgling stand‑up comic to self‑assured sitcom actor, with the colorful New Beverly collective and a cohort of emerging comedians providing support along the way.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Patton Oswalt
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