Earlier this evening, Roger Ebert posted a link on his Twitter and Facebook pages to a Telegraph article listing the top 15 films about films. There’s nothing I like more than a list of movies, and I especially like movies about movies. Almost as much as I like watching people in movies watch movies:
And what a relevant list now that The Artist is the front runner for Best Picture at next weekend’s Oscar ceremony (fingers crossed). Like Singin’ in the Rain and Sunset Blvd., both of which make it onto The Telegraph‘s list, The Artist is about the transition from silence to sound, such an apt subject given the major changes that are taking place in the film industry in this age of digital projection, special effects, and 3D.
I was glad to see such films as Ed Wood and Adaptation on the list, as well as interesting choice Rear Window, a staple in scholarly discussions of voyeurism and scopophilia.
A side note: If you haven’t looked up Jean Dujardin yet, please do so as soon as possible. It’s a surefire way to put a smile on your face. See this interview with Jimmy Fallon, or this one with Jay Leno. Or his Funny or Die video. You’re welcome.
Pop and Ceremony 