Made back in 1994, this is a movie about just how hard it is to actually make a movie. Ed Wood is a notoriously bad director. Of his accomplishments, he is most known for such movies as "Plan Nine From Outer Space" and "Glen or Glenda." "Ed Wood" is a movie about his career, his friendship with Bela Legosi, and the never ending headaches he had to overcome just to make a movie, let alone a good one.
For anyone interested in getting into the movie business, this is the one to watch. It has a lot to teach about the low budget shooting style Ed Wood loved. Many of his movies were made with a budget of around $50,000. Even by the 1950's standards, that isn't much money. So, Wood had to cut a lot of corners in order to just finish the movie.
Today, Ed Wood is a beloved filmmaker by many. His "so bad it's good" movies are enjoyed by a whole new audience. In life he never enjoyed much success, but years after his death, he managed to be respected.
It's a good lesson about perseverence and following one's passion despite whatever gets in the way. If it's something you love, it's worth fighting for.
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