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Good Night, and Good Luck. 2005
A forgettable Best Picture nominee. Set in 1950s Washington, this movie is great visually. The all-star cast does a good job. But it's lots of reporters talking. Also McCarthy was right about Hollywood being full of Communists. Still is! And while being a Communist isn't a crime, working with the Soviet Union (who aims to overthrow the US government) is treason. So just help McCarthy. And instead of Hollywood blacklisting itself for fear of losing advertisers, just get new advertisers!
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Music by John Williams 2024
The first two minutes had me bawling. At 93, John Williams is Hollywood's greatest film composer. No one can manipulate the audience like John. He creates iconic and memorable themes in a few notes. John isn't just the best because he works with the best. The man is simply touched by God. He has a savant-like ability to recognize the narrative and elevate it. This heartwarming doc gives John his flowers. It's a celebration of the unproblematic, genius, maestro.
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Miracle Mile 1988
There's a lot of low-budget '80s movies. But Miracle Mile is something of a classic. At the time it bombed (no pun intended) but it has a solid reputation now. A lot of that is location. It opens with the La Brea Tar Pits. It features iconic LA scenery. It's about the fear of nuclear war. It represents the anxieties of the time. It's a motley crew of characters in an LA diner. What's not to love? It's well done for a simple A to B story. I enjoyed the chaos.
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Citizen Kane 1941
Citizen Kane lives up to the hype. It’s a fascinating tale about powerful men that mirrors both Orson Welles and newspaper tycoons of the day. Citizen Kane embodies the pathos of Julius Caesar with the innovative language of cinema. The similarities between Kane and Hearst are hard to ignore. Hearst was a newspaper mogul and politician known for his yellow journalism and extravagant wealth. Gregg Toland’s deep focus photography is astonishing. Bernard Herrmann’s debut score adds life and excitement. Robert Wise’s editing was a hint of the greatness to come. Rose Bud 4 Life!
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