MANK

MANK tells one version of how CITIZEN CANE was written. Films about writing are difficult to make engaging, or even entertaining. This one does a relatively good job, though it took a while for it to totally grab my attention. Mostly touted for the acting, the critical acclaim on that level (especially Gary Oldman as Mank and Amanda Seyfried as Marion Davies) is pretty valid. 

Scripts based on historic events are often distorted for supposed dramatic purposes but they still often bug me if I have any real knowledge of the subject (see my post on THE CHICAGO 7). MANK is no exception, but it's still worth watching.