In this compulsively readable and constantly surprising book, Peter
Biskind, the author of the film classics "Easy Riders, Raging Bulls
"and "Down and Dirty Pictures, "writes the most intimate,
revealing, and balanced biography ever of Hollywood legend Warren
Beatty.
Famously a playboy--he has been linked to costars Natalie Wood,
Julie Christie, Diane Keaton, and Madonna, among others--Beatty has
also been one of the most ambitious and successful stars in
Hollywood. Several Beatty films have passed the test of time, from
"Bonnie and Clyde "to "Shampoo, Heaven Can Wait, Reds "(for which
he won the best director Oscar), "Bugsy, "and "Bulworth." Few
filmgoers realize that along with Orson Welles, Beatty is the only
person ever nominated for four Academy Awards for a single
film--and unlike Welles, Beatty did it twice, with "Heaven Can Wait
"and "Reds."
Biskind shows how Beatty used star power, commercial success,
savvy, and charm to bend Hollywood moguls to his will, establishing
an unprecedented level of independence while still working within
the studio system. Arguably one of the most successful and creative
figures in Hollywood over the last few decades, Beatty exercised
unique control over his films, often hiring screenwriters out of
his own pocket (and frequently collaborating with them), producing,
directing, and acting, becoming an auteur before anyone in
Hollywood knew what the word meant. In this fascinating biography,
the ultimate Hollywood Star comes to life--complete with excesses
and achievements--as never before.
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