As you may have discovered yourself, ChatGPT is not permitted to have an opinion. So asking the bot the most simple question of, “What is your favorite movie?” proves futile. Instead, I asked ChatGPT to share what are the top movies about movies based on the critical and audience consensus. No limitations to the types of critics or how to measure the audience’s reaction. The answers may surprise you…
Question: What are the top movies about MOVIES?
Answer:
- “Sunset Boulevard” (1950)
- “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952)
- “8½” (1963)
- “Mulholland Drive” (2001)
- “Hugo” (2011)
Question: What are the top movies about ACTORS?
Answer:
- “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” (2014)
- “All About Eve” (1950)
- “Black Swan” (2010)
- “The Artist” (2011)
- “A Star Is Born” (2018)
Question: What are the top movies about HOLLYWOOD?
Answer:
- “Sunset Boulevard” (1950)
- “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952)
- “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019)
- “La La Land” (2016)
- “The Player” (1992)
BONUS…
Question: What are the top movies about show business set in NEW YORK?
Answer:
- “All That Jazz” (1979) – Directed by Bob Fosse, this musical drama explores the life of a Broadway choreographer and captures the vibrant energy of the New York theater scene
- “Network” (1976) – Directed by Sidney Lumet, this satirical film revolves around a television network and its exploitative practices, providing a scathing critique of the media industry.
- “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” (2014) – Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, this dark comedy-drama follows a washed-up actor as he tries to revive his career through a Broadway play, showcasing the intensity of the New York theater world.
- “The Producers” (1967) – Directed by Mel Brooks, this comedy film tells the story of two Broadway producers who scheme to create a deliberate flop to make money. It offers a humorous take on the world of Broadway.
- “Sweet Smell of Success” (1957) – Directed by Alexander Mackendrick, this film noir explores the dark underbelly of the New York media and entertainment industry, focusing on the relationship between a powerful gossip columnist and a press agent
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