August 12
Sunset Boulevard
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Sunset Boulevard is described as a noir-comic classic, but it is recognized as so much more. It is a film of depth, desperation, pathos and richness. Set in 1950’s Hollywood, the story revolves around the iconic Norma Desmond, played by Gloria Swanson, an aging star of the silent film era who is looking to make a comeback, and her reluctant young lover played by William Holden. Sunset Boulevard takes a look at the Hollywood movie machine, youth, stardom and tragic romance all set in a black comedy. Sunset Boulevard is perfection in film.
I confess, this is another one that I’ve never seen, but you make me curious about it!
I love this movie. Do you remember the old Carol Burnett spoof…Nora Desmond? That may be a little before your time. Hilarious.
It must be a little before my time, but I’ll look for it! 🙂
Just rewatched Sunset Blvd. the other day! But it occurred to me that perhaps Joe is the villain and Norma is the hero of the piece?
I go into a lengthy explanation why here:
http://theoncominghope.blogspot.com/2011/09/on-shower-philosophy-and-sunset.html