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3 things about King Vidor’s STELLA DALLAS

Posted on March 18, 2023 by robchristopher

Stella Dallas [1937] 1. She moves in close, embraces her arm; they’re almost kissing. 2. A burning cigar on the tray of the highchair. 3. “Sorry, but you can’t stand here. We have to keep this clear. Move along, please.”

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3 things about Douglas Sirk’s ALL I DESIRE

Posted on March 1, 2023 by robchristopher

All I Desire [1953] 1. The smoke and gravel in her voice during the opening narration. 2. “You don’t know how unimportant success is until you’ve had it.” 3. He accidentally sweeps his nameplate onto the floor.

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3 things about Douglas Sirk’s THERE’S ALWAYS TOMORROW

Posted on February 6, 2023 by robchristopher

There’s Always Tomorrow [1956] 1. Fred standing alone in the rain, as cars zoom past and honk at him to get out of the way. 2. Shadows on her face of the raindrops on the windowpane. Several years before In … Continue reading →

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3 things about Peter Godfrey’s CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT

Posted on December 16, 2022 by robchristopher

Christmas in Connecticut [1945] 1. “Watch now. I show you how to flip-flop the flop-flips.”2. A smashed ornament that no one makes any effort to clean up.3. Everyone knows how to square dance, except perhaps Mr. Yardley. 3 other things.

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3 things about Preston Sturges’ THE LADY EVE

Posted on December 10, 2022 by robchristopher

The Lady Eve [1941] 1. “But then she must be very, very … ?”“Oh, very!”2. Covered in roast and pan drippings.3. Mr. Murgatroyd. 3 other things.

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3 things about Samuel Fuller’s FORTY GUNS

Posted on November 20, 2022 by robchristopher

Forty Guns [1957] 1. Dumping the corpse out the second floor window. 2. She asks, “What have you heard about me?” He guffaws; she returns the guffaw, pauses, and then says, “Gentlemen, would you excuse us?” The room very slowly … Continue reading →

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3 things about Mitchell Leisen’s NO MAN OF HER OWN

Posted on June 15, 2021 by robchristopher

No Man of Her Own [1950] 1. Has Barbara Stanwyck ever looked so exhausted on film? 2. A few seconds after she slips the ring on her finger, her reflection in the mirror shatters. 3. The telegram reads: WHO ARE … Continue reading →

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3 things about Edward Dmytryk’s WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

Posted on November 20, 2019 by robchristopher

Walk on the Wild Side [1962] 1. “Imagine, an innocent person walking–” “And of course you make your living by walking.” 2. The way she lights her cigarette with infinite laziness and then disdainfully throws away the match. 3. He … Continue reading →

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3 things about Howard Bretherton and William Keighley’s LADIES THEY TALK ABOUT

Posted on October 11, 2019 by robchristopher

Ladies They Talk About [1933] 1. “For a dumb dick you’ve got a memory like an elephant.” 2. A fascinating scene where a black woman backtalks to an older white woman, without any real reprisal. And the penitentiary is integrated! … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Wellman’s NIGHT NURSE

Posted on September 23, 2019 by robchristopher

Night Nurse [1931] 1. Chewing gum during the recitation of the oath. 2. “I’m a dipsomaniac and I’m proud of it! You hear? I’m a dipsomaniac and I like it!” 3. An offscreen murder, and everyone lives happily every after. … Continue reading →

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