A new memoir titled ‘The Friday Afternoon Club’ by Griffin Dunne sheds light on the intriguing life of Hollywood personality, Dominick Dunne. Dominick Dunne, known for his compelling reporting on high-profile cases in the ’90s and early ’00s, is portrayed as an Irish terrier in a Turnbull & Asser shirt by his son, Griffin.

The Dunne household was a mix of privilege and eccentricity, with references to Hollywood icons like Katharine Hepburn and Truman Capote. Griffin Dunne reminisces about his parents’ lavish Black and White ball, reminiscent of Capote’s famous event, which they hosted for their 10th anniversary just before their divorce.

The family connections were equally fascinating, with Ellen, Griffin’s mother, being a half-Mexican heiress to a rail car wheel company, and his aunt by marriage being the renowned author, Joan Didion. The reconciliation between John Gregory Dunne and Dominick Dunne, after years of estrangement, is portrayed as a heartwarming moment in the memoir.

The memoir delves into the Dunne family dynamics, showcasing the blend of glamour, dysfunction, and resilience that characterized their lives. Griffin Dunne’s narrative style offers a mix of humor and poignancy, painting a vivid picture of his upbringing in the midst of Hollywood’s elite.