Tag Archives: Otto Preminger

Posted on July 24, 2009 by robchristopher

William Friedkin’s THE FRENCH CONNECTION & Otto Preminger’s ANATOMY OF A MURDER (Classic Revival) Doc Films (University of Chicago) – Showtimes noted below To juxtapose is to connect, and to see these two masterpieces so close together is an awesome … Continue reading →

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS

Posted on December 5, 2008 by robchristopher

Where the Sidewalk Ends [1950] 1. One-way train ticket from NYC to Pittsburgh: just over $17. 2. “What I think isn’t worth a row of nickels.” And from Martha: “What’s the matter? I’m trying to help you out. You don’t know … Continue reading →

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s LAURA

Posted on June 28, 2008 by robchristopher

Laura [1944] 1. New insight: McPherson knows exactly who the murderer is from the very beginning. For him, the film is just methodically going through the procedurals (except for the falling in love part). It’s everyone else in the film … Continue reading →

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s FALLEN ANGEL

Posted on June 21, 2008 by robchristopher

Fallen Angel [1945] 1. “That was four beers?” Dana Andrews shakes his head. “Four beers and one coffee.” And later in the movie he shouts, “Give me some hash, nice and brown.” 2. The disgraced detective puts on a single … Continue reading →

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