THEME EXPLORATION

parody talk show

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Mein Vater, der Schauspieler
Mein Vater, der Schauspieler
1956 · Robert Siodmak
Viktor und Viktoria
Viktor und Viktoria
1933 · Reinhold Schünzel
The Company’s in Love
The Company’s in Love
1932 · Max Ophuls
The Boy Friend
The Boy Friend
1971 · Ken Russell
The King of Comedy
The King of Comedy
1983 · Martin Scorsese
Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz
2007 · Edgar Wright
Dance, Girl, Dance
Dance, Girl, Dance
1940 · Dorothy Arzner
Funny Girl
Funny Girl
1968 · William Wyler
Carl Lee on Joe Franklin Show
Carl Lee on Joe Franklin Show
1973 · Shirley Clarke
I Dood It
I Dood It
1943 · Vincente Minnelli
Luci del varietà
Luci del varietà
1950 · Federico Fellini
Paris, Texas
Paris, Texas
1984 · Wim Wenders
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Barry Levinson United States

Directed 'Wag the Dog,' a satirical film that parodies media manipulation and talk show culture's role in manufacturing public perception.

 Yorgos Lanthimos Greece

His work in 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and experimental films deconstructs artificial social performances and dialogue conventions similar to talk show absurdity.