What does Hollywood do with a great movie? It makes a movie about it.

Several classic films are in line for screen treatment, with prominent directors recently taking on the making of “Citizen Kane,” “The Godfather” and “Chinatown.”

“Are movies about movies a valid art form? If they’re good,” said David Fincher, whose new film “Mank,” about…

This post first appeared on wsj.com

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