Tag Archives: James Mason

3 things about Henry Hathaway’s THE DESERT FOX: THE STORY OF ROMMEL

Posted on September 9, 2014 by robchristopher

The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel [1951] 1. Only Luther Adler, playing Hitler, attempts a German accent. 2. “My heart, of course, bleeds for you.” 3. A poison that takes three seconds.

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3 things about Hugo Fregonese’s ONE WAY STREET

Posted on September 3, 2014 by robchristopher

One Way Street [1950] 1. “Afraid of getting shot?” “Let’s see if it was worth it.” They kiss. 2. He puts on the sandals. A look of distaste. 3. A brightly lit drugstore with no employees in sight.

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3 things about Warren Beatty & Buck Henry’s HEAVEN CAN WAIT

Posted on April 28, 2014 by robchristopher

Heaven Can Wait [1978] 1. Nobody wears trainer’s shorts (or a loud tie) like Jack Warden. 2. She drinks vodka straight from the carafe. 3. James Mason: “I’m going to have to take charge of this case personally.”

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s CHILD’S PLAY

Posted on March 28, 2014 by robchristopher

Child’s Play [1972] 1. He stuffs the malicious note into the headmaster’s hand. 2. The casket catches on the edge of the grave. 3. As the boys encircle him, a bar of light on his eyes and mustache. James Mason … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s THE DEADLY AFFAIR

Posted on March 7, 2014 by robchristopher

The Deadly Affair [1966] 1. He silently watches her fix herself a cup of tea. He neither asks for one himself, nor does she offer one. 2. “You never said that. Additionally, I never heard you.” 3. His hands gripping … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nicholas Ray’s BIGGER THAN LIFE

Posted on October 3, 2010 by robchristopher

Bigger Than Life [1956] 1. He asks the school principal for bus fare. He’s that broke. 2. Jerry Mathers has painted a rather disturbing piece of work. 3. She picks up the Bible from the floor, and then calls for … Continue reading →

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Unproduced disaster film.

Posted on September 15, 2010 by robchristopher

A dream last night. It was an all-star cast which included Mary Tyler Moore, Nancy Walker, James Mason, and Robert Ryan. The premise: it’s four weeks before Christmas and the Grand Opening Day of a new, state-of-the-art shopping mall. One … Continue reading →

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