The State of Things (1983) - Wim Wenders 

Made shortly after Hammett, this was somewhat autobiographical of Wenders struggles finding financing here in the states. I was ready to buy the sci fi film at the beginning and wondered if this was just a strange new territory for Wenders but felt a little more secure when the rug was pulled out from under me and the "only a film set" turned out to be the real story. Like always regular filmmakers appear in small roles like Samuel Fuller and Roger Corman. The VHS of this film is probably as old as the movie itself so I can't vouch for the transfer but it was once again shot in black and white and like man other Wenders films could probably use a restoration.