Saturday, June 6, 2026

A film recommendation: "Official Competition"

Last night my sweetheart and I watched "Official Competition" with Penelope Cruz, Antonio Banderas and Oscar Martinez. It came out in 2021, during the pandemic, which is why I missed this one when it was new. Absolutely delightful this one. Penelope Cruz as a zany movie director trying to control two prima donna actors who hate each other. Comedies about making movies--I wouldn't think I'd like them (sounds self-referential and wanky, like novels about writers), but they're usually pretty funny. Two other great examples: Tristram Shandy with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon; and Hail Caesar! by the Coen brothers.

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