Film art questions

Viewing Movies: Singin’ in the Rain, and Sunset Boulevard

1. A “meta-film” is a film about film. Give two (2) details from each film that let you know these are "meta-films."

2. What do you think these 2 films are “saying “ about the business of movie-making, Hollywood, technology, history, popularity? Please make at least one observation from each of the 2 films.

3. What is a “jump cut”?