Get Shorty (1995)

»Get Shorty« (1995), directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, is a crime-comedy film that satirically blends Hollywood's film industry with organized crime, based on Elmore Leonard's novel. The story follows mobster Chili Palmer (John Travolta) as he navigates Hollywood, using his street smarts to produce movies while encountering quirky characters, revealing a talent for manipulation and filmmaking. With sharp dialogue, charismatic performances from a stellar cast including Gene Hackman and Rene Russo, and a meta-commentary on the entertainment business, the film offers an entertaining and stylish exploration of power dynamics and the absurdities of Hollywood.