The Player (1992)

A studio executive getting anonymous threats from a screenwriter has bigger problems once the wrong writer turns up dead. Robert Altman turns this satire inward, casting real actors as themselves in a self-absorbed Hollywood and breaking the meta with an iconic opening shot. This event is 18 and over. Attendance at the Williams Center involves risks associated with live entertainment, including loud sound, flashing lights and strobes, theatrical fog, crowded spaces, dancing, physical contact, slips and falls, and exposure to communicable illnesses. These conditions may cause injury or illness. Please consider your health, personal limitations, and comfort before attending or participating. Loud music can cause permanent hearing damage. Hearing protection is strongly recommended. Events may include lighting effects that can trigger seizures or other reactions in susceptible individuals. Ask staff about event conditions if you have concerns. Please follow all posted rules, warnings, and staff instructions. Keep exits and aisles clear, remain outside restricted areas, and promptly report unsafe conditions, injuries, or emergencies to staff. Violence, harassment, unauthorized stage access, and dangerous behavior are prohibited.