'' The Player '' has many film references and Hollywood in-jokes , with 65 celebrities making cameo appearances in the film . Altman once stated that the film " is a very mild satire , " offending no one . The film received three nominations at the 65th Academy Awards : Best Director , Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Editing . The film also won two Golden Globes , Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical and Best Actor – Comedy or Musical for Robbins
65th Academy Awards
65th Academy Awards
The Player (film)