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Leonard used Chili to mock the absurdity of the movie industry, showing that making a film is not unlike a mafia shakedown—both require careful planning and a lot of bluffing.

As of 2025, the remains frozen in time. Elmore Leonard passed away in 2013. His estate has been strict about not allowing "ghostwritten" sequels. chili+palmer+story+archive