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by Harold Becker · 1988

Harold Becker’s 1988 drama stars James Woods as a New York businessman whose pursuit of success in California contributes to personal and financial collapse.

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The Big Picture
Patrick Fischler explains the long game of character acting
The episode pairs a candid account of Hollywood’s instability with a wide-ranging argument about how audiences, critics, and actors sustain movie culture.
Aug 11, 2026 · 2h 40m

1 episode featuring The Boost

Patrick Fischler explains the long game of character acting