Review:

Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How The Sex Drugs And Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood By Peter Biskind

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Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood by Peter Biskind is a captivating account of the influence of the New Hollywood era in the film industry during the 1960s and 70s.

Key Features

  • In-depth exploration of key filmmakers and their impact on Hollywood
  • Insight into the shift from traditional studio system to auteur-driven filmmaking
  • Reveals the excesses and controversies of the era

Pros

  • Engaging storytelling that brings to life a pivotal period in cinema history
  • Well-researched and informative analysis of key figures and films

Cons

  • May be overwhelming for readers unfamiliar with Hollywood history

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