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May 18 2017

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An unsolved murder and Nazi comedy can’t make <i>Crane</i> a compelling memoir

An unsolved murder and Nazi comedy can’t make Crane a compelling memoir

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Apr 20 2017

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4/20/17

Kelsey Grammer doesn’t even mention Sideshow Bob in his bizarre memoir <i>So Far...</i>

Kelsey Grammer doesn’t even mention Sideshow Bob in his bizarre memoir So Far...

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Mar 23 2017

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3/23/17

<i>This Is It!</i>—the memoir of Michael Jackson’s doctor—is a morbidly fascinating train wreck

This Is It!—the memoir of Michael Jackson’s doctor—is a morbidly fascinating train wreck

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Feb 23 2017

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2/23/17

<i>My Father, Uncle Miltie</i> is a luridly entertaining look at one of comedy’s biggest dicks

My Father, Uncle Miltie is a luridly entertaining look at one of comedy’s biggest dicks

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Jan 12 2017

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1/12/17

Jensen Karp’s <i>Kanye West Owes Me $300 </i>is a triumphantly funny look at failure

Jensen Karp’s Kanye West Owes Me $300 is a triumphantly funny look at failure

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Dec 8 2016

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12/8/16

With <i>Ruthless</i>, the father of Scientology leader David Miscavige tells all, badly

With Ruthless, the father of Scientology leader David Miscavige tells all, badly

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Nov 10 2016

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11/10/16

<i>The Comedians</i> explores the dark, swampy depths of the comic mind

The Comedians explores the dark, swampy depths of the comic mind

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Oct 13 2016

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10/13/16

Donald Trump’s <i>The Art Of The Deal</i> is an awful book about a terrible man

Donald Trump’s The Art Of The Deal is an awful book about a terrible man

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Sep 15 2016

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9/15/16

In <i>Dirty Rocker Boys</i>, video vixen Bobbie Brown dishes the dirt

In Dirty Rocker Boys, video vixen Bobbie Brown dishes the dirt

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Aug 18 2016

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8/18/16

Bob Zmuda’s <i>Andy Kaufman: The Truth, Finally</i> offers an abundance of sleaze

Bob Zmuda’s Andy Kaufman: The Truth, Finally offers an abundance of sleaze

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Jul 21 2016

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7/21/16

<i>Little Girl Blue</i> explores the life and legacy of Karen Carpenter

Little Girl Blue explores the life and legacy of Karen Carpenter

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Jun 9 2016

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6/9/16

Holly Madison’s fascinating memoir takes down Hef and everyone else

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May 12 2016

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5/12/16

<i>The Unbreakable Miss Lovely </i>looks at one of Scientology’s most formidable foes

The Unbreakable Miss Lovely looks at one of Scientology’s most formidable foes

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Silly Little Show-Biz Book Club is Nathan Rabin’s ongoing exploration of books involving show business, with a…

Apr 14 2016

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4/14/16

In his 2011 memoir, <i>SNL</i> journeyman Darrell Hammond is deeply troubled, kind of dull

In his 2011 memoir, SNL journeyman Darrell Hammond is deeply troubled, kind of dull

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Silly Little Show-Biz Book Club is Nathan Rabin’s ongoing exploration of books involving show business, with a…

Mar 17 2016

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3/17/16

Leah Remini’s <i>Troublemaker</i> is an irresistibly gossipy takedown of Scientology

Leah Remini’s Troublemaker is an irresistibly gossipy takedown of Scientology

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Apr 11 2013

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4/11/13

Bill Maher’s <i>True Story</i> tries to say something profound about stand-up, but fails spectacularly

Bill Maher’s True Story tries to say something profound about stand-up, but fails spectacularly

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I’ve heard scattered references lately to Bill Maher’s 1994 novel, True Story—written just before Maher arrived as a…

Mar 7 2013

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3/7/13

Is <i>The Kid Stays In The Picture </i>a masterpiece Hollywood memoir? Oh yeah

Is The Kid Stays In The Picture a masterpiece Hollywood memoir? Oh yeah

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In the 16 years I have toiled for The A.V. Club, I’m not sure I have ever used the phrase “movie magic”…

Feb 14 2013

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2/14/13

The sordid story of Hollywood in the ’80s is lost on William Stadiem’s <i>Moneywood</i>

The sordid story of Hollywood in the ’80s is lost on William Stadiem’s Moneywood

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The ideal audience for Moneywood, William Stadiem’s wildly disappointing exploration of Hollywood excess in the…

Jan 31 2013

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1/31/13

Spaceman Ace Frehley offers his bland version of Kiss’ story in <i>No Regrets</i>

Spaceman Ace Frehley offers his bland version of Kiss’ story in No Regrets

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One cherished bit of Kiss lore holds that the writers of the cinematic experience that became KISS Meets The Phantom…

Jan 3 2013

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1/3/13

Gene Simmons’ <i>Kiss And Make-Up</i> lets The Demon speak for himself

Gene Simmons’ Kiss And Make-Up lets The Demon speak for himself

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Gene Simmons is the preeminent villain of Kiss mythology. He isn’t just notoriously selfish and leering in a realm…