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The Oscar Project PodcastAuthor: Jonathan Ytreberg
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4.33-Author Interview with Paul Fischer
Episode 33
Tuesday, 7 April, 2026
Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Paul Fischer, author of the new book, The Last Kings of Hollywood: Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg―and the Battle for the Soul of American Cinema.Listen to hear about tackling three of the titans of the film industry, how each of his three protagonists changed filmmaking in their own way, and some of the key contributors that helped influence these three men through their journey over the last 60 years.Books mentioned in this episode include:The Last Kings of Hollywood: Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg―and the Battle for the Soul of American Cinema by Paul FischerWhat Makes Sammy Run? by Budd SchulbergThe Director by Daniel KehlmannFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:The Godfather directed by Francis Ford CoppolaJaws directed by Steven SpielbergStar Wars directed by George LucasAvatar directed by James CameronRaging Bull directed by Martin ScorseseThe 400 Blows directed by François TruffautClose Encounters of the Third Kind directed by Steven SpielbergYou can find Paul's website at www.paulfischerauthor.com and follow him on Instagram @pfischerbooks.Support the show
