In Message Sat, 5 Dec 1992 12:40:43 PST, [log in to unmask] writes:
 
>I'd like to compile a list of movies about movies. The rules are that
>the lead character(s) have to be directly involved in making movies, and
>we need to see some aspect of the film making process (or "cinematic
>apparatus" for the jargonauts)  on the screen. No prizes, but lots of
>gratitude, and recognition among the SCREEN-L tribe.
>
>-Henry Breitrose
 
_Bob Roberts_ (1992)
 
_Day for Night_ (1973)
 
_Deathwatch_ (1980); Tavernier film starring Harvey Keitel as man with
surgically implanted camera assigned to "cover" story of terminally ill
patient.
 
Godard's _Contempt_ (1963)
 
Fellini's _8 1/2_ (1963)
 
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
 
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1990)--a somewhat warped suggestion
 
Demon-Lover Diary
 
Diary of David Holzman (1968)
 
I'm sure there's more, but I'm all idea'd out.
 
Steve Carr                         [log in to unmask]
Dept. of Radio-TV-Film             512/471-4071
University of Texas at Austin      fax: 512/471-4077
Austin TX  78712
 
My ideas are my own, and do not necessarily represent the University of
Texas.