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It's the pictures that got small

posted 6 years ago by PeteRose (2893)
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I am really getting into Billy Wilder, in particular I'm watching Sunset Boulevard over and over and I can't get enough. Have you seen his films? I think I'll watch Ace in the Hole or The Apartment next.

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

Ace in the Hole is one of my favorites. Douglas is great.

[–] PeteRose (2893) 6 years ago

I love Kirk. I feel like he'd be a really difficult person to know personally but he's fun to watch. Paths of Glory is a favorite.

[–] dmac8 (5050) 6 years ago

One of the best. His films still hold up.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78561) 6 years ago

Have not seen it
Welcome back!

[–] PeteRose (2893) 6 years ago

You should see Sunset Blvd, Sho!

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78561) 6 years ago

You are correct

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 6 years ago

Another excellent film with the great William Holden!

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[–] Cuthbert (732) 6 years ago

I love that movie. I was thinking yesterday about how Joe replaced the chimp, whose name I don’t believe we learn.

Here’s a great little bit on the symbolism of the chimp in Sunset Blvd:

"Don't you understand? Before Joe Gillis came along, Norma Desmond was f-ing the monkey!"

Billy Wilder (supposedly).
http://screenprism.com/insights/article/what-is-the-significance-of-the-chimp-in-sunset-boulevard

[–] Stratego (31075) 6 years ago

Watch The Apartment. It's a depressing and hopeful movie at the same time.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 6 years ago

Ace in the Hole and The Apartment are both excellent!

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[–] YvonneTVQueen (99) 6 years ago

Love Double Indemnity and The Lost Weekend.

[–] somesunnyday (2078) 6 years ago

I haven't watched Sunset Boulevard for ages. I'll chase it up