How Is Singin In The Rain Related To Hollywood

Sunset Boulevard highlights the more evil and dark elements of Hollywood. It shows the quick release of fame towards actors which we see happens to Norma Desmond. From going to a star to quickly burning out of fame and being discarded from the industry that she once knew really affected Norma. Although this is just a movie, we can apply this to the industry as a whole as there are so many current day actors who once were on top and now barely see any attention. Singin in the Rain embraces change and shows that Hollywood is always adapting and people just have to adapt to Hollywood. Singin’ In The Rain captures the story of Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont who, despite being pushed to the media as a couple, have a one-sided relationship. Don truly

This casts a light on the other perspective of Hollywood, casting people stuck in the past as shallow and in an overall bad light. It's interesting to see both of these films and compare them, as they both make great claims. After watching Sunset Boulevard I felt bad as she definitely lost her fame where she was once used too. Although she is a shallow person, she still has feelings and we can see her trying to grapple with her fame throughout the movie. Singin In the Rain’s use of form is through scenes like their musical’s in order to show the new era of Hollywood with voice’s. During Sunset Boulevard, I noticed the directors form through the inside of Norma’s mansion. Through the camera’s placement coupled with the somewhat dark and ominous inside, shows the depressive state of Norma. Norma is very delusional with her career, and she still clings onto the fame she once had. She is very similar to Lina in their resolve and stubbornness to leave the fame they were once so used to. In my opinion, Singin' In The Rain portrays the illusions of Hollywood, making it seem like a perfect dream for everyone, while Sunset Boulevard puts a mirror up to these illusions and shows what's beneath the