For Your Consideration

Streaming video - 2006

From director Christopher Guest comes a satirical comedy about Hollywood’s obsession with awards season. The film follows the cast and crew of “Home for Purim,” a low-budget drama set in the 1940s American South. When rumors of Oscar buzz start circulating, actors Marilyn Hack (Catherine O’Hara), Victor Allan Miller (Harry Shearer), and Callie Webb (Parker Posey) become consumed by the prospect of fame. As the hype grows, the production spirals into chaos, highlighting the absurdities of the film industry.