At first blush this seems a strange simple (simplistic?) story, but upon reflection it proves to be a sly satire of national stereotypes--in both directions--made with good humor by all.
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The Man with the Gray Elevated Hair 2017
Rating for the entire 10-part "Impressions: A Journey behind the Scenes of Twin Peaks" (disc 8, Twin Peaks: A Limited Event Series set), of which this is the first part. Fascinating to watch Lynch at work, not only with the actors but also with his crew, planning the scenes and workdays, even revising them on the fly. A compelling and insightful behind-the-scenes documentary. Even liked the openings and transitions between locations, with the Udo Kier--Werner Herzog smashup vibe of their narrations.
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The Negro Soldier 1944
A rather fascinating look at what government propagandists considered the best way to "sell" young African Americans on military service during World War II. Set largely in a southern church on a Sunday, the preacher is the community leader ostensibly giving this message, at times supported by proud mothers of servicemen reading letters home and soldiers in the congregation. The picture emphasizes the opportunities of service and the many contributions of African Americans to the cultural and economic growth of…
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Foreign Correspondent 1940
One of my favorite Hitchcock pictures. Released the same year as Rebecca, the director's first in the U.S., it retains the sly feel of his English thrillers of the late 1930s. The movie boasts three of the most enjoyable and distinctive male voices of the era--Joel McCrae, Herbert Marshall, and George Sanders--excellent visual effects aplenty, and engaging, often fluid camerawork. It also has at least three remarkable sequences, not the least of which is the flying boat, which I've only…
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