For Your Consideration

"Success in Hollywood is as fragile as a rumor"

Nov 22 2006 PG-13 1h 26m
Comedy

The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star generates awards buzz.

Plot

Hollywood send-up. No-name actors are making a low-budget period drama called "Home for Purim," when an anonymous post on the Internet suggests that one performance is Oscar-worthy. Then, two more cast members get Oscar-related press: buzz in "Variety" and appearances on TV prompt the studio executives to insist on changes in the script in anticipation of a blockbuster. Jump ahead a few months to the days before Oscar nominees are announced: just the possibility of a nomination has changed the actors' lives. Agents, publicists, make-up artists, local celebrity reporters, and other bit players round out the backstage ensemble. Hooray for Hollywood!

Written by

Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy

Directed by

Christopher Guest

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Shangri-La Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 14 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
17,214
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA