What Just Happened (2008)

During the course of an ordinary week in Hollywood, movie producer Ben must navigate his way through shark-infested waters as he struggles to complete his latest projects. A demanding studio boss demands extensive changes to a movie starring Sean Penn, while another chief won't greenlight a project unless star Bruce Willis shaves his beard. Meanwhile, Ben tries to reconcile with his wife and maintain a relationship with his young daughter.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

What to watch after What Just Happened

• The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) — Same feel: satirical, cynical
• The Big Wedding (2013)
• Man of the Year (2006) — Barry Levinson directed both
• Hurlyburly (1998) — Same feel: cynical, realistic
• I Don't Know How She Does It (2011) — Same feel: realistic, smart
• Analyze That (2002) — Robert De Niro appears in both