Bambi vs. Godzilla

In this witty and candid book, David Mamet examines the contradictions of the movie business, portraying screenwriters and directors as 'Bambi' battling the monstrous studio 'Godzilla.

' He discusses the good people of Hollywood like writers and crew, critiques producers' repressive mechanisms that produce bad films, and offers practical screenwriting advice including key questions like 'Who wants what from whom?

' The rambling yet entertaining structure draws from Mamet's experiences, touching on Jews in show business, population genetics, and the rape and theft screenwriters face.