Welcome to Hollywood (1998)
Directed by Adam Rifkin / Tony Markes
Genres - Comedy |
Sub-Genres - Media Satire, Mockumentary, Showbiz Comedy |
Release Date - Oct 1, 1998 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 89 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Michael Betzold
Film director Adam Rifkin spoofs Hollywood's star machine in concocting this fictional "mockumentary" about a director (Rifkin playing himself) who wants to make a documentary film about a rising young star. Anton Markwell (Tony Markes, who co-directed the film) is the object of Rifkin's inquiring camera. Rifkin, fancying himself a star-maker, advises Markwell to change his name to Nick Decker. Decker is actually the second choice for the project. Rifkin originally selects David Lake (David Andriole), but Lake signs a film contract and his studio won't cooperate with Rifkin's documentary. Rifkin has no better luck with Decker, until his protégé lands a guest role on the popular television series Baywatch. But while filming on the set, Decker steps on a sting ray and ends up in the hospital, ending his chance for quick notoriety. Meanwhile, Lake continues to beat out Decker for plum roles.
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actor, celebrity, film-industry, filmmaker, Hollywood, rise-to-fame