Movie 1950

Sunset Boulevard

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Synopsis

A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.

The conversation.

Help someone find their next favourite. Keep spoilers behind the warning.

aisling_quinn · 11 Oct 2026, 10:08 UTC

Putting Sunset Boulevard on the weekend list. How much attention does it need on a first watch?

ciaran.byrne · 11 Oct 2026, 23:08 UTC

Aisling, a film-club style conversation afterwards could be good, even when people disagree.

ciaran_ryan · 11 Oct 2026, 14:08 UTC

Sunset Boulevard is one I am weighing up. Keeping this on the list for a quieter evening rather than trying to squeeze it in.

conor.fitzgerald · 12 Oct 2026, 04:08 UTC

Ciaran, yes, a spoiler-free discussion would be ideal. I am trying not to look too much up beforehand.

tadhgburke · 11 Oct 2026, 18:08 UTC

For anyone considering Sunset Boulevard: This is the sort of choice I might miss without someone putting it forward.