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Tue 15 Apr 2008
“Its what dreams are made of…” This final line of Sam Spade’s is by far one of the most significant lines written in film. The symbolism behind such a quote after the falcon has been proven a dud is mind blowing. Besides this very deep part, the scene where Spade pulls the Rhy out of his pocket while in the antique book store is just fantastic… the “original.”
Sat 30 Jun 2007
Dropping Fargo and adding Titanic??? Get serious. Of the rest, Blood Simple is horribly underrated. Did Sierra Madre make the list? If not, that’s unbelievable. Princess Bride and Say Anything are more recent classics, always watchable no matter the mood.
Several bloggers have mentioned some foreign films (which don’t qualify), but I’ll add my 2 cents: early Hitchcock (I’d vote for 39 Steps or The Lady Vanishes), Rules of the Game, Seven Samurai or Ran from Kurosawa, and for the lighter touch, a lesser known favorite of mine - Local Hero, with its picture-perfect yet slightly askew Scottish town.
Thu 22 Mar 2007
Despite his best efforts, private detective Sam Spade gets drawn into a desperate search for “the black bird” - a prize of untold riches coveted by a motley gang of underworld denizens.
John Huston’s first directorial effort is a flawless piece of Hollywood noir. The superlative cast is led by Bogie as his absolute best as the world-weary Spade. Every scene, every nuance, every bit of dialogue is perfect.
By: Tania Alekson
Thu 22 Mar 2007
Sam Spade searches for the black bird.
It sparked my life long love of movies, especially classic movies. Every element of movie making is perfect, the writing, acting, pace, lighting, and plot all contribute to a uinique story that is of a time and place. It is also an American movie, that embodies American characteristics, both good and bad.
By: Bradley King
