A Mexican-American immigrant who starts as a lowly assistant and rises to become a powerful studio executive, serving as the audience's surrogate.

The recreation of the era’s movie sets and mansions has been described as some of the best in modern cinema. Reception and Interpretations

An aging silent film superstar whose character is inspired by real-life icons like John Gilbert and Douglas Fairbanks.

Critics and audiences remain split on whether the film is a masterpiece or a mess.