Arguably crucial on a number of vectors, the lessons here would be valuable even for those completely uninterested in film. Personally, I'm mostly lukewarm on Sonnenfeld's career, but the book makes it abundantly clear that any failures of his films are not because he wasn't smart or funny enough, personally.

For long-ish sections (though tw: there is some heavy stuff, here, including that he was sexually abused as a child) the audiobook is literally amongst the funniest things I've ever listened to, making me laugh out loud more frequently than most comedy albums. But as mentioned above, this contains some very good case studies in filmmaking, psychology, and management.

Highly recommended. ( )

Director Barry Sonnenfeld's memoir spanning from his difficult relationship with his parents and fear-induced childhood to his happy ending happily married and a successful career in Hollywood, eventually directing movies such as The Addams Family and Men in Black. You can read my full review here: https://laurasbooksandblogs.com/barry-sonnenfeld-call-your-mother/ ( )

An excellent writer who spoils his book by joking about some of the most harrowing experiences that a child can have. ( )

Skip the porn chapter. I'm serious. ( )