My friend told me to tightly swaddle in a blanket before pressing play and they were right. Even knowing the plot, I might have clawed my arms to pieces. Sandler, as Howard, is despicable and compulsively watchable, as is everyone else in the cast, including Tilda’s voice cameo. Brilliant.

Loved seeing this familiar story in a semi-ahistorical setting.  Expressionist sets, aggressively glamorous lighting, and just the right amount of camp. I could watch Dietrich *not* blow out a candle for hours.

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

A golden boot, a guilded chair. Lambs leading lions everywhere. When people say they hate black and white movies, I point them here. Easily my favorite Kubrick, easily the best Kirk Douglas performance ever.