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Fat, Drunk, and Stupid Matty Simmons

Fat, Drunk, and Stupid By Matty Simmons

Fat, Drunk, and Stupid by Matty Simmons


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In 1976 the creators of National Lampoon, America's most popular humour magazine, decided to make a movie set on a college campus in the 1960s. They called it Animal House. This book tells the movie's story, from its birth in the New York offices of the National Lampoon to writing a script, assembling the perfect cast, filming, and, its release.

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Fat, Drunk, and Stupid Summary

Fat, Drunk, and Stupid by Matty Simmons

In 1976 the creators of National Lampoon, America's most popular humour magazine, decided to make a movie set on a college campus in the 1960s. They called it Animal House, and the story they produced was rejected and ridiculed by Hollywood studios - until at last Universal Pictures agreed to produce the film with a tiny budget. The hilarious, unforgettable movie they made would become one of America's most beloved comedy classics. It launched countless careers, made a household name of John Belushi, and paved the way for today's comedies from directors such as Judd Apatow and Todd Phillips. Bestselling author Matty Simmons was the founder of National Lampoon and the producer of Animal House. In Fat, Drunk, and Stupid, he draws from exclusive interviews with actors including Karen Allen, Kevin Bacon, Peter Riegert, and Mark Metcalf, director John Landis, and fellow producer Ivan Reitman - as well as behind-the-scenes photos - to tell the movie's outrageous story, from its birth in the New York offices of the National Lampoon to writing a script, assembling the perfect cast, the wild weeks of filming, and, ultimately, to the film's release and mega success.

Fat, Drunk, and Stupid Reviews

"Loyal fans of 'Animal House' will find much to like in this engaging read." --"Booklist"

"A fond look back on the 'little movie' that turned into a blockbuster, made John Belushi a star, and spawned dozens of badly made imitations... Simmons had a front-row seat at the film's creation, and he provides a detailed look at how the movie was made, as well as its unanticipated success." --"Publishers Weekly"

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"Simmons brings a singular perspective to this behind-the-scenes look... Simmons's tone is breezy, and he offers amusing anecdotes about cast members." --"Library Journal"


"[A] one-of-a-kind book... A unique look at the one movie that, more than any other, told Americans it's okay to access your inner frat boy. In fact, it's recommended." --"Washington Post"

"Loyal fans of 'Animal House' will find much to like in this engaging read." --"Booklist"

"A fond look back on the 'little movie' that turned into a blockbuster, made John Belushi a star, and spawned dozens of badly made imitations... Simmons had a front-row seat at the film's creation, and he provides a detailed look at how the movie was made, as well as its unanticipated success." --"Publishers Weekly"

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"Simmons brings a singular perspective to this behind-the-scenes look... Simmons's tone is breezy, and he offers amusing anecdotes about cast members." --"Library Journal"


[A] one-of-a-kind book A unique look at the one movie that, more than any other, told Americans it's okay to access your inner frat boy. In fact, it's recommended. "Washington Post"

Loyal fans of Animal House' will find much to like in this engaging read. "Booklist"

A fond look back on the little movie' that turned into a blockbuster, made John Belushi a star, and spawned dozens of badly made imitations Simmons had a front-row seat at the film's creation, and he provides a detailed look at how the movie was made, as well as its unanticipated success. "Publishers Weekly"

Simmons brings a singular perspective to this behind-the-scenes look Simmons's tone is breezy, and he offers amusing anecdotes about cast members. "Library Journal""


"[A] one-of-a-kind book... A unique look at the one movie that, more than any other, told Americans it's okay to access your inner frat boy. In fact, it's recommended." --Washington Post

"Loyal fans of 'Animal House' will find much to like in this engaging read." --Booklist

"A fond look back on the 'little movie' that turned into a blockbuster, made John Belushi a star, and spawned dozens of badly made imitations... Simmons had a front-row seat at the film's creation, and he provides a detailed look at how the movie was made, as well as its unanticipated success." --Publishers Weekly

"Simmons brings a singular perspective to this behind-the-scenes look... Simmons's tone is breezy, and he offers amusing anecdotes about cast members." --Library Journal

About Matty Simmons

Matty Simmons was the producer of "Animal House" and founder and CEO of "National Lampoon. "He has produced nine other films, including the Vacation series, collaborated with such well-known writers as John Hughes and Judd Apatow, been a newspaper reporter and press agent, and written eight books, including several bestsellers. He currently writes for "Reader's Digest" and other publications. He lives in Los Angeles.

Additional information

CIN1250042801VG
9781250042804
1250042801
Fat, Drunk, and Stupid by Matty Simmons
Used - Very Good
Paperback
St Martin's Press
2014-04-01
256
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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