The shadow of Naomi Watts' dazzling audition scene in MULHOLLAND DR. (2001) — the breakthrough moment within her breakthrough performance as Betty Elms/Diane Selwyn — hangs heavily over this inconsequential Hollywood satire, which was cobbled together from four short films (the first of which was shot before MULHOLLAND DR. and warmly received at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival) that are built around aspiring actress Parker (Watts). Chronically unemployed and mired in an unrewarding relationship with unfaithful aspiring-rocker Justin (Mark Pellegrino), Parker spends her days taking classes, drinking with her agent (Chevy Chase), commiserating with her equall...
Released:
2005
Rated:
NR
Length:
94 mins