Notes on a Theme: Movies About Making Movies

Sullivan's Travels, King Kong and Singin' in the Rain are all example of Movies About Making Movies. This was an interesting theme to explore, because it's in a lot of movies once you sit down and think about it.

Sullivan's Travels focuses on the Director/Writers journey as they try to discover their next big hit. In King Kong, adventure finds the adventurous nature director who is out to appease his fans. And in Singin' in the Rain, we see the drama behind the camera as the actors "disagree."

If you're interested in watching more movies about movies check out these:

Tropic Thunder (2008)



























This movie is comedy about actors getting dropped into actual combat during their attempts to film a war movie. However, it is in no way safe for the kids. Screen that junk!


Holiday Inn (1942)





























This features a couple scenes involving one of the main girls getting "stolen" in a non-shady way off a movie set. This happens late in the movie, but the whole plot builds to it.


Be Kind Rewind (2008)



























When a video store finds out that all the video tapes in his store have accidentally been erased, he and a friend take a home video camera and re-film the movies themselves. This movie is rated PG-13. I don't remember what for, but take their advice.

Next Sunday(tomorrow) marks the beginning of a new theme, and it's my pick. Which I am super excited about. I know what i'm bringing and I know which movie I want the group to pick. It would be perfect!