JOURNAL ARTICLE

DAVID M. LUBIN.

  • Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2025, v. 272, n. 23. P. 21 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: FLETCHER, ZACHARY 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the enduring relevance of the 1950 film *Sunset Boulevard*, highlighting its impact on contemporary audiences, particularly students facing post-graduation anxieties. It discusses the film's genre-blending nature, shifting from crime thriller to Hollywood satire and horror, showcasing the skill of screenwriters Charlie Brackett and Billy Wilder. The piece also examines the dual nature of the film as both a "love letter" to Hollywood and a self-critical reflection on the industry, emphasizing the underlying themes of loss and the human condition related to aging and obsolescence in the entertainment world. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publishers Weekly. 2025/06, Vol. 272, Issue 23, p21
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:185824456
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