Movies and TvShows featuring "hollywood-movie-industry-satire" theme.

Ryan Hansen, a self-obsessed Hollywood actor, teams up with a no-nonsense black cop to solve crimes in a self-referential, meta, and satirical cop comedy. Together, they navigate the cult of celebrity, pop culture, and the absurdities of Hollywood while solving murder investigations. The series incorporates elements of vlogs, selfies, and smartphone culture as they tackle cases and deal with the challenges of working in law enforcement.

Action is a dark comedy TV show that portrays the controversies and depravity within the Hollywood movie industry. It follows the story of an amoral protagonist, a former prostitute turned screenwriter, and their troubled production experiences. It satirizes the non-PC humor, sleazy producers, spoiled actors, ditsy actresses, and the overall dark side of Hollywood. With pop culture references, name-dropping, and bleeped dialogue, Action offers a deep dive into the world of Hollywood's amoral underbelly.

An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn is a comedy movie released in 1997. The film follows a Hollywood director whose movie turns out to be a disaster. As a result, he experiences a mental breakdown and faces the cruel ironies of the industry. The story revolves around creative differences, business negotiations, and the challenges faced by filmmakers in the Hollywood movie industry.

After a fool for love becomes an accidental celebrity, he loses everything. Living on the streets, he is mistaken for a famous actor and hired as a stand-in. Despite his lack of talent, his avant-garde style inspires his co-stars. His publicist plans to make him a star, leading to a successful acting career. However, controversies and failures cause him to lose his representation and his wife. He befriends a homeless man and gains media attention, leading to a political career. The rich and powerful try to discourage him, but he chooses to abandon filmmaking and reunites with his friend.

In Sunset (1988), a corrupt cop frames a movie hero for murder, leading to incarceration and a murder investigation. As the protagonist uncovers corruption within the Hollywood movie industry, they also navigate personal relationships and confront their own demons.

The Legend of Lylah Clare follows the story of a young actress who becomes obsessed with the mysterious death of a famous movie star. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she discovers dark secrets and a web of deceit within the Hollywood movie industry. With elements of campy melodrama and psychological thriller, the movie takes unexpected twists and turns, exploring themes of obsession, love, and betrayal.

Movers & Shakers is a comedy that follows an aspiring screenwriter who gets caught up in the chaos of the movie business. With marital trouble and a promise to a friend to fulfill, he navigates the roller coaster world of Hollywood studios and film producers. The movie is filled with dry humor and sharp satire as it takes a humorous look at the inner workings of the film industry.

This mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. Tony Randall hosts, and James CoCo (practically on his deathbed) stars as head of the studio. Includes parodies of everything from silent comedies to porn, including an ultra violent "three stooges" style comedy team who put a new spin on the eye poking gag.

An ex-child star (Judy Tenuta) tries to reclaim her former fame.

When her steamy Ph.D. thesis becomes a best-selling movie property, Julie Todd discovers that Hollywood wants more than just her book. She herself is a “hot property,” sought by both the director of the film and the arrogant young rock musician who’s playing the lead role. But while Julie speeds through life in the fast lane, her marriage may be running into a dead end.

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is a comedy film released in 1941. It follows the story of a man who experiences various misadventures in the movie industry, while trying to help his aspiring actress niece. The film showcases the absurdity and challenges of Hollywood's movie-making process.

Three reality tv makers film themselves solving murders while trying make a TV show in L.A.

Celena and Charlie live together in L.A., and both of them want to make it in the movies. At a Hollywood party, Charlie manages to grab himself a part in a film, and he does it by stealing material from Celena. Then he discards her, like a used tissue. Not only does she get mad, she gets even.