Daily Archives: May 2, 2011

3 things about Alexander Mackendrick’s SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS

Posted on May 2, 2011 by robchristopher

Sweet Smell of Success [1957] 1. He snaps one, two, three and the bass player swings into action. The camera pans across the band. 2. Car exhaust on his pant leg. 3. “What am I, a bowl of fruit? A … Continue reading →

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3 things about Darryl F. Zanuck’s THE LONGEST DAY

Posted on May 2, 2011 by robchristopher

The Longest Day [1962] 1. “Wounds my heart with a monotonous languor.” 2. Click-click of the rifle. 3. The end credits take great care to let us know that everything is “alphabetically listed.” Bonus: the presence of two Bond villains … Continue reading →

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