There are two main problems with this film. Firstly, it's not very good, and secondly, it's not film noir. It's listed on TSPDT's quintessential films noir and I felt betrayed! I'm not doing noirvember in a big way this year so having one of the handful of films I'm watching be a dodgy interloper was terribly frustrating.
It's been described as Ulmer's Citizen Kane which is always going to make it look bad in comparison. But that doesn't excuse how…
Not keen on the gold digging/ lying parts so much, and thought it went on too long but otherwise was surprised how much I loved this. The musical numbers are amazing but the beginning was also ace. So many great lines and I loved all the women in it especially. Joan Blondell in the last number was just so good. I like Dick Powell ok in film noir but find his singing etc. a bit much; it's better when he's serious. Warren William has a great moustache and was very entertaining especially drunk. Wish this was longer and with more Ginger Rogers.
Today marks the 5000th day I've been with my partner. I was going to celebrate by writing about a film we shared and loved together but instead I'll write about our meeting.
In 1997-1998 I worked in a cinema ostensibly to save money for university but I actually spent it all on booze. We persuaded a colleague to hold an Oscar night party and so my workmates and I watched the 1997 Oscars together. One workmate brought a friend who…
Bizarre film in which a witty script is undermined by the message that the very best, most inspirational teachers fondle their students.
It did make me want to watch Brief Encounter again though.
