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The Big Goodbye
Director: Ben Affleck
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The non-fiction book tells the behind-the-scenes story of the 1974 film noir classic starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. From Roman Polanski’s directing and Robert Towne’s Oscar-winning script to the twist ending that shook filmgoers to their core, Chinatown joined the long list of films to make their mark during the 1970s. Looming over the story of the classic movie is the imminent eclipse of the ’70s filmmaker-friendly studios as they gave way to the corporate Hollywood we know today.
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The Big Goodbye, directed by Ben Affleck, is a non-fiction book that chronicles the behind-the-scenes story of the 1974 film noir classic Chinatown. The book delves into the making of the critically acclaimed and Oscar-winning film, as well as the larger shifts in the film industry during the 1970s.
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As a drama directed by Ben Affleck, 'The Big Goodbye' offers an intriguing behind-the-scenes look at the making of the classic 1970s film noir 'Chinatown'. Fans of Affleck's directing style and those interested in the creative process of iconic movies will likely appreciate this insightful, detailed exploration of the twists and turns behind a cinematic masterpiece.
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"The Big Goodbye" is the twelfth episode of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. The episode first aired in broadcast syndication on January 11, 1988. This was the second writing credit of the series for Tracy Tormé following the episode "Haven". Rob Bowman planned to direct the episode, but he was switched to "Datalore" due to delays in its production. With Bowman working on another episode, Joseph L. Scanlan became the director.
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