All About Eve (1950)
Directed by Joseph Mankiewicz
This Academy Award winner is one of the best films to win the Best Picture Oscar. It tales the tale of a star of the stage trying to maintain stardom and significance in the midst of aging, love, criticism, and the zealous pursuits of an aspiring actress. The screenplay is practically perfect, with the words delivered with great sharpness and wit. Every character is well-defined, with clear objectives and motivations. The performances…
I have cried more times in this film than in any other film. Amazing work. This makes me want to be a better father.
Hooptober, Film #14.
What a film! Solid performances from all the main actors. The camerawork was very effective, with fluid movement and extended takes that took you into the world of the movie. The story is intriguing with its devilish and unique concept along with the characters having depth, with clear motivations and values. When you see the film unfold, you totally buy in to what each character does and why they do it. The ending was shocking. There are some iconic images in the film that will continue to haunt me for years to come. A must-see!
Hooptober, Film #17.
It was great revisiting this film, though I was dozing off a bit due to how late it was. I spent most of my viewing time trying to determine which parts are more Spielberg and which parts are more Hooper. A fun, scary film.
