Welcome to Hollywood (1998)

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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… More 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. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 29 min.
Directed By: Tony Markes, Rif Coogan
Written By: Shawn Ryan, Tony Markes, Rif Coogan
Genres: Comedy

On DVD: Sep 26, 2000

Critic Reviews

Tricia Olszewski, Washington City Paper
You'll gasp and you'll laugh...and will probably be adding some Ozploitation to your Netflix queue.
Willie Waffle, WaffleMovies.com
It gets silly towards the end, but it's a fun ride

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