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this is one of those days that the pages of history teach us are best spent lying in bed.

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Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Apr 19

The alley scene in #Harvey (1950, Henry Koster) is perhaps my favorite scene in any film. A beautiful, touching, bittersweet monologue - perfectly delivered by Jimmy Stewart.

His performance in this film is the greatest of his career, this scene his finest on-screen accomplishment.

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Sep 17

I kept seeing everyone recommend #Sneakers (1992, Phil Alden Robinson) as a lesser-known Robert Redford gem to watch after his passing. I can't believe it took me this long to watch a film starring Robert Redford AND Sidney Poitier.

The world was a better place with these two men in it.

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Sep 16

I felt physically ill when I read the Robert Redford news. I guess I never contemplated him leaving us. He always seemed larger than life.

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Sep 16

Robert Redford's breakout role was opposite Natalie Wood in "Inside Daisy Clover" (1965).

Redford steals this otherwise forgettable film with a star-making performance and never looked back. An unforgettable talent who will be truly missed. #RobertRedford

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Sep 14

The longer I sit with #DivorceItalianStyle (1961, Pietro Germi), the more I appreciate this satirical materpiece. Marcello Mastroianni gives a fantastic performance that never drifts into the absurd (when it easily could have). The script is fast-paced and genuinely very funny. A great ending too.

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Sep 8

"I like nothing more than driving. It relaxes me. I'll go anywhere as long as I'm driving"

I found #IlSorpasso (1962, Dino Risi) to be one of those rare films that I didn't want to end. Besides the beautiful locations, I fell in love with the flawed characters and the world in which they lived.

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Aug 28

"It's that damned German efficiency"

I can't recommend #OneTwoThree (1961, Billy Wilder) highly enough if you've never seen it. James Cagney has never been funnier. The script is razor sharp and QUICK. The jokes fly so fast you can barely catch them all. A real lesser-known Billy Wilder gem.

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Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Aug 23

"Hey! You're Rick fucking Dalton. Don't you forget it"

#OnceUponaTimeinHollywood (2019, Quentin Tarantino) exceeded my expectations. I knew the ending going in, and I expected to hate it - but I thought it was incredibly well done considering the tone and performances within the film. Great film.

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Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Aug 22

#TheMoretheMerrier (1943, George Stevens)

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Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Aug 20

#HandsAcrosstheTable (1935, Mitchell Leisen) is a romantic comedy carried by the chemistry between its two leads - Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray. They sizzle together. Their chemistry is also enhanced by the beautiful photography from Ted Tetzlaff, the cinematographer for "Notorious" (1946).

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Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Aug 19

#ToEachHisOwn (1946, Mitchell Leisen) is a film in desperate need of a blu-ray release. The fact it's currently not available, in any physical form to purchase, is a crime.

Such an incredible, moving film that has been mostly forgotten to history. The ending always make me UGLY cry.

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Aug 19

#TheLadyEve (1941, Preston Sturges)

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Aug 17

I feel like I somehow enjoy #ItHappenedOneNight (1934, Frank Capra) more on each rewatch.

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Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Aug 14

I'm in full comfort film mode. This has been a hard week. #MyManGodfrey is up tonight.

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Aug 12

My she was yar!

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Aug 5

#JojoRabbit (2019, Taika Waititi) made me laugh. It made me ugly cry. One of the best films I've ever seen. It's silly, it's sentimental - but most importantly, it's devastating.

An important film thats message remains sadly all too relevant. This film won't leave my mind for a long, long time.

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Aug 4

I haven't watched #ThePrideoftheYankees (1942) for a few years and what a pleasant surprise that Dan Duryea has a supporting role (in only his 4th film).

Duryea is one of my favorite actors. He's one of those rare "no matter how big or small the role, he always makes a film better" actors for me.

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Aug 4

"Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth"

#ThePrideoftheYankees (1942, Sam Wood) is a triumph. One of the greatest sports films ever made. Lou Gehrig is one of the most inspiring (and devastating) figures in sporting history and this film tells his life story beautifully.

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Aug 2

I watched #TheBigShot (1942, Lewis Seiler) this afternoon and classic films should really have a disclaimer if they feature blackface. It's always the most horrific, unsettling jump scare and immediately ruins a film.

I'd rather not watch the film if I knew - it leaves me feeling sad and disgusted.

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Jul 31

#DesertFury (1947, Lewis Allen) is a beautiful, technicolor bore. I wish it was more interesting. The cast is absolutely sensational (John Hodiak, Burt Lancaster, Lizabeth Scott, Mary Astor, Wendell Corey) and deserved a much better script. The cinematography was exquisite too. I'm so disappointed.

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Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Jul 31

"If I am not for myself, who will I be? If I am for myself alone, who am I? If not now, when? And if not you, who?"

#BlacKkKlansman (2018, Spike Lee) is fantastic. An uncomfortable, disturbing film that is very tough to watch - but also incredibly gripping. The casting was perfect too.

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Jul 28

I've been taking a brief vacation from classic films to catch up on modern films I've missed over the last few years. Tonight I watched Jane Campion's #ThePoweroftheDog (2021). It's a slow burn that builds incredible tension through the last hour. The performances are exquisite. Great visuals too.

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Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Jul 27

"You're so afraid that we'd look stupid. Let them figure out how to deal with deaf people. We're not helpless"

I just watched #CODA (2021, Sian Heder) for the first time and LOVED IT. An incredibly heartwarming and life affirming film. It left me in tears (in the best possible way).

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Jul 26

"Can you guess what every woman's worst nightmare is?"

Tonight I watched #PromisingYoungWoman (2020, Emerald Fennell). Gosh I loved it so much ♥️ Carey Mulligan gives a tour-de-force performance. She was incredible. The direction and production design was exquisite too. This one will stay with me.

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Jul 25

For a film that looks and feels like a low budget B-noir, #TheSellout (1952, Gerald Mayer) features an outstanding cast. Walter Pidgeon, Karl Malden, Audrey Totter, John Hodiak, Everett Sloane, Thomas Gomez. And they are all perfectly cast. Not the most interesting story, but it passes the time.

Laura @editedbylaura.bsky.social · Jul 24

"It may sound like I'm complaining, but I'm not. After all, with Your help, I'm starving to death"

#FiddlerontheRoof (1971, Norman Jewison) is a remarkable filmic achievement. Topol deserved an Oscar for his performance as Tevye. A beautifully written, complex character with a performance to match.