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    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

    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

    Casablanca (1942)

      This essay first appeared on Fourth & Sycamore.   When someone asks me what my favorite movie is, I feel a little sheepish admitting it’s probably Casablanca.… Read more “Casablanca (1942)”

    December 21, 2015March 23, 2016 by David Nilsen

    Scarlet Street (1942)

      This essay first appeared on Fourth & Sycamore.   In the first scene of Fritz Lang’s 1945 film noir classic Scarlet Street we are introduced to Christopher Cross… Read more “Scarlet Street (1942)”

    November 16, 2015March 23, 2016 by David Nilsen

    Cat People (1942)

      This essay first appeared on Fourth & Sycamore.   The 1942 movie Cat People, the next film in our Third Floor Film Series, is a curious picture. The… Read more “Cat People (1942)”

    October 5, 2015March 23, 2016 by David Nilsen

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