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    Erland Josephson

    Few actors have ever lived inside the quiet emotional realities of their characters like Swedish great Erland Josephson, who was born ninety-four years ago today in 1923… Read more “Erland Josephson”

    June 15, 2017 by David Nilsen

    Trouble in Paradise

    Trouble in Paradise (1932) is a witty and racy pre-Code comedy that tells the story of two master con-artists (Herbert Marshall and the inimitable Miriam Hopkins) who fall… Read more “Trouble in Paradise”

    February 2, 2017 by David Nilsen

    The Birds (1963)

    This brief essay originally appeared on Fourth & Sycamore.  The Birds is perhaps the strangest film Alfred Hitchcock ever made, or at least the most unlikely. Though… Read more “The Birds (1963)”

    October 3, 2016December 7, 2016 by David Nilsen

    Some Like It Hot (1959)

    This essay first appeared on Fourth & Sycamore. While classic comedy films had to tick a few important boxes in order to be considered screwballs, the movies… Read more “Some Like It Hot (1959)”

    July 24, 2016August 12, 2016 by David Nilsen

    It Happened One Night (1934)

    This essay first appeared on Fourth & Sycamore. Frank Capra’s It Happened One Night opens with a rich father (Walter Connolly) and his spoiled adult daughter (Claudette Colbert)… Read more “It Happened One Night (1934)”

    July 5, 2016July 22, 2016 by David Nilsen

    The Lady Eve (1941)

    This essay first appeared on Fourth & Sycamore. A gorgeous and talented con artist sets her sights on a naive and vulnerable brewery heir. With the help… Read more “The Lady Eve (1941)”

    May 31, 2016June 28, 2016 by David Nilsen

    Days of Heaven (1978)

    This essay first appeared on Fourth & Sycamore.  In April, our Third Floor Film Series will be a screening of Days of Heaven. This 1978 film by visionary director Terrence… Read more “Days of Heaven (1978)”

    April 4, 2016April 29, 2016 by David Nilsen

    Ida (2013)

      This essay first appeared on Fourth & Sycamore.   The 2013 Polish film Ida, directed by Pawel Pawlikowski, is a beautifully shot film of devastating emotional power.… Read more “Ida (2013)”

    March 7, 2016April 5, 2017 by David Nilsen

    Man on a Tightrope (1953)

    This essay first appeared on Fourth & Sycamore.   Man on a Tightrope is one of director Elia Kazan’s most underrated films and one of his best.… Read more “Man on a Tightrope (1953)”

    February 4, 2016February 2, 2017 by David Nilsen

    Wings (1927)

    I caught up with the 1927 silent classic Wings yesterday and loved it. I’m going to make a huge confession here: this was my first Clara Bow picture.… Read more “Wings (1927)”

    January 22, 2016 by David Nilsen

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