Hollywoodland: On Aspiration and Desperation

If crime and celebrity each fascinate us separately, as TV and popular fiction continually reaffirm, the intersection of the two has proven irresistible, time and time again. The latest example is Hollywoodland, which takes us back to the strange death of George Reeves, the actor who originated the role of Superman on the small screen. For Adrien Brody, Diane Lane, Ben Affleck and Robin Tunney, the project offered a chance to look at the unique commingling of aspiration and desperation that Hollywood often induces. For the full feature, from FilmStew, click here.


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