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The Philadelphia Story
In the wake of two commercially failed comedies made by Howard Hawks and George Cukor, Katharine Hepburn sought out a project to revive her career. At the same time, Philip Barry, the class-conscious playwright was facing his own career slump. From the beginning, Cukor works to break down the conventions of romantic comedy. He starts the movie with a silent scene. In the end she learns, one does not have to come from the aristocracy to be a “heel”; the middle class has its sh
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May 244 min read


The Infinite Stroll
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is a comic remake of The Exterminating Angel. In the latter, the bourgeoisie has a dinner that never ends; in the former, they cannot even begin their meal. Rechy indicates while Marilyn Monroe did visit Mexico City during the filming of The Exterminating Angel, the story he shares can be a product of his imagination. Buñuel realized despite Hollywood’s attempt to brand her as a "dumb blonde,” she was intelligent. Buñuel celebrates the m
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May 54 min read


The Distinct Comedy of Laurel and Hardy
Several features set Laurel and Hardy’s comedy apart from others. Central to their appeal is a asymmetry in their relationship. Hardy thinks his physical stature should provide a superior position, as the role of the “thinker.” Laurel remains cool, as someone who has seen it all, anticipating that the project will break down at some point; although often with his contribution. Another element of is the lack of romance. Their frequent sharing of a single bed evokes a primal
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Apr 204 min read
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