Silver screen fiend

Silver Screen Fiend is a memoir by Patton Oswalt chronicling his obsessive love affair with movies during the 1990s.

Set against the backdrop of a changing comedy landscape, Oswalt recounts his early stand-up days and his relentless pursuit of cinematic knowledge.

The book explores his insatiable appetite for film, watching countless movies at the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles.

Oswalt reflects on how these cinematic experiences shaped his worldview and influenced his comedic sensibilities.

Through personal anecdotes and sharp observations, he paints a vivid picture of a life consumed by the silver screen.