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Article: Hollywoodland.(V PLUS: THE CONTENDERS)
- Article from:
- Daily Variety
- Article date:
- November 17, 2006
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RELEASE: Sept. 8 DISTRIBUTOR: Focus Features OSCAR ALUMS: Adrien Brody (actor, "The Pianist"), Ben Affleck (original screenplay, "Good Will Hunting")
Hollywoodland" gazes into the world of showbiz passions and foibles, subjects that have yielded Oscar gold many times, from 1937's screenwriter nod for "A Star is Born" to multiple honors for "Sunset Boulevard" and Oscars for foreign language offerings such as "8 1/2" and "Day for Night."
The slightly fictionalized tale of actor George Reeves, the real man inside the TV Superman cape many decades ago, could resonate with acting branch members who might relate to aspects of the story. Themes include Reeves' ...