The Golden Hour is an interesting look at Hollywood and growing up in the shadow of show business and Hollywood royalty. Matthew Spector allows readers to see the world he grew up in and how it shaped him and those around him.

I really enjoyed this very much. Equal parts autobiography and a history of the Hollywood film business, with imagined conversations and personal thoughts of several key players, the book reads like a novel with overlapping stories and timelines. I grew up in roughly the same time and place as the author, and worked in an adjacent business, and many of the details rang true to me. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Matthew Spector grew up in the real Hollywood,his dad was an agent and superstars were personal friends.He shares his world that only insiders have knowledge of.This was so entertaining,eye opening ,informative really enjoyed.#netgalley #ecco

Matt Specktor tells his story, along with Hollywood’s beautifully in this book. Once I picked this one up, I could not put it down. I felt like I was in the room of where things happened, emotions came though strong in this book.

*The Golden Hour* is a fascinating dive into Hollywood’s struggles between art and business, told through the eyes of Matthew Specktor, who grew up in the industry. With his dad being a superagent and Hollywood legends like Marlon Brando hanging around his house, Specktor offers a unique, insider perspective. The book blends memoir with cultural history, exploring how Hollywood shifted from a creative hub to a multinational powerhouse. It’s part family drama, part cultural critique, and an absolutely captivating read for anyone interested in the movie business or Hollywood’s past.