Sep 18, 2024
Publisher and author Scott Ryan is like Google when it comes to
TV and film. He knows the genres intimately, and has written niche
books about everything from Letterman to Streisand. Today, he joins
us to discuss his latest book, “The Last
Days Of Cinema,” which is a brilliant look at cinema in the 90’s
and the impact those films had on pop culture at the time and in
retrospect, today.
Scott selected twenty-five films to for his book from thousands
made in the 1990’s, from Goodfellas to Magnolia and so many others
classics, and he was very strategic in his selection. He’s analyzed
how films of the 90s shaped our culture,
which was the last decade before social media took over and
influenced millions. Having just returned from the
#VeniceFilmFestival, I saw some magnificent films, but I’ll admit
there’s a difference between films today and 30 years ago. I’ll ask
him about that, perhaps it’s because of streaming, with less people
collectively going to the movies?
Scott has written many books including “Last Days of Letterman,”
“Barbra Streisand The Music,” “Moonlighting,” and others that
capture a moment in our culture that we all shared. Now, it’s
different, not better or worse, but just different.
And it’s not going back. Scott is also a publisher and founded
Fayetteville Mafia Press, a boutique publishing company. He admits
he’s “living his dream” through his work, and where he lives in
Sarasota, Florida, which I also call home (part time). There’s a
lot to talk about.
Please join me on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE and @TheSarasotaPodcast. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here. Have a question for Scott? DM me and I’ll make sure to ask.
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