10 Films en Series Vergelijkbaar met Kings of Hollywood

Beschreibung: A surreal, meta-fictional film about a director suffering from creative block while trying to make a movie. The film blurs the line between reality and fantasy, exploring the pressures of filmmaking.

Fakt: The title refers to the number of films Federico Fellini had directed up to that point. It is often cited as one of the greatest films ever made.

Beschreibung: A satirical comedy about an African-American actor struggling with stereotypes in Hollywood. The film critiques racial typecasting and the challenges faced by minority actors.

Fakt: The film was made on a tiny budget, with many cast and crew members working for free. It was Robert Townsend's directorial debut.

Beschreibung: A dark comedy-thriller about a Hollywood studio executive who gets caught up in murder and blackmail. The film critiques the cutthroat nature of the industry and the blurred lines between art and commerce.

Fakt: The film opens with a famous 8-minute tracking shot. It features over 60 celebrity cameos, playing themselves.

Beschreibung: A biographical comedy-drama about the infamous director Ed Wood, known for his low-budget, poorly received films. The film celebrates his passion and persistence despite constant failure.

Fakt: The film is shot in black and white to mimic the style of Wood's movies. It won two Oscars, including Best Supporting Actor for Martin Landau.

Beschreibung: A crime comedy about a Miami loan shark who gets involved in the movie business. The film blends underworld grit with Hollywood glamour, highlighting the intersection of crime and entertainment.

Fakt: The film is based on a novel by Elmore Leonard. John Travolta's performance revitalized his career after a slump in the early 1990s.

Beschreibung: A witty comedy about a film crew that descends on a small town, bringing chaos and moral dilemmas. The film satirizes the compromises and hypocrisies of movie-making.

Fakt: The screenplay was written by David Mamet, known for his sharp dialogue. The film features an ensemble cast including Philip Seymour Hoffman and William H. Macy.

Beschreibung: A comedy about a struggling filmmaker who tries to make a movie on a shoestring budget by tricking a famous actor into appearing in it. The film explores themes of ambition, deception, and the absurdities of Hollywood.

Fakt: The film was written by Steve Martin, who also stars in it. It features Eddie Murphy in a dual role, playing both a paranoid action star and his nerdy lookalike.

Beschreibung: A comedic love letter to Hollywood's Golden Age, following a day in the life of a studio fixer who deals with various crises. The film revels in the absurdity and glamour of old-school filmmaking.

Fakt: The film features a memorable synchronized swimming sequence inspired by Esther Williams' movies. It includes homages to multiple classic Hollywood genres.

Beschreibung: A satirical take on Hollywood, focusing on a group of actors who find themselves in a real-life war zone while shooting a war movie. The film pokes fun at the industry's excesses and the egos of its stars.

Fakt: Robert Downey Jr. received an Oscar nomination for his role as an actor who undergoes a controversial procedure to play a black character. The film's fake trailers at the beginning are now iconic.

Beschreibung: A biographical comedy-drama about the making of 'The Room,' often called the worst movie ever made. The film explores the bizarre dedication of its creator and the cult following the movie gained.

Fakt: James Franco directed and starred in the film, which won a Golden Globe. The real Tommy Wiseau makes a cameo in the movie.