Explored actor narcissism and Hollywood vanity through acidic comedies like 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'The Apartment,' critiquing the ego-driven entertainment industry.
François Truffaut France'Day for Night' directly examines the ego clashes, insecurities, and temperamental behavior of actors on a film set, treating cinema itself as theater for personalities.
Robert Altman USARepeatedly deconstructed actor egos and Hollywood self-importance in films like 'The Player' and 'Nashville,' exposing pretension and narcissism through ensemble casts and satirical narratives.