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Some Came Running (1958)
Minnelli presents the dysfunctional family by separating its members into three distinct planes, with no eye contact or emotional connection between them. Based on Henry Jones’ novel of the same title, Some Came Running explores the struggles of a small Midwest town to find meaning in life as they realize the war has shattered the values they once believed to be flawless. Overwhelmed by the new world, they would rather cling to the illusory ideals of prewar conformity. The n
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Jan 1, 20262 min read


Mirrors: Two More Examples
Written on the Wind Directed by Douglas Sirk (1956) Robert Stack is the spoiled son of an oil baron. Rock Hudson, his childhood friend,...

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May 16, 20252 min read


The Use of Mirrors
Europe '51 Directed by Roberto Rossellini (1952) As the title suggests, Rossellini made the movie in 1952 about the problems of postwar...

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May 15, 20252 min read
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