For more on Michael and Photoplay, read the wonderful interview Dan Redding (graphic designer, blogger, and long time Photoplay employee) did with Michael HERE.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
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Last night, like many other nights, we went to Photoplay, our amazing local video store (yes, they still exist and thrive and no, we don't belong to Netflix!) and inspired by finishing season 2 of Mad Men (I am obsessed) we asked for a movie from the late 50s/early 60s. Photoplay's owner Michael Sayers, an encyclopedia of film knowledge who is always generous and thoughtful with recommendations, gave us The Sweet Smell of Success in which Tony Curtis and Burt Lancaster capture the debased world of public relations in the gritty city with fervor. It is perfect food for thought as we count down the days to August 16.
For more on Michael and Photoplay, read the wonderful interview Dan Redding (graphic designer, blogger, and long time Photoplay employee) did with Michael HERE.
For more on Michael and Photoplay, read the wonderful interview Dan Redding (graphic designer, blogger, and long time Photoplay employee) did with Michael HERE.
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Thanks for the mention, Mel! 'The Sweet Smell of Success' has some of the most memorable dialogue in any film I've ever seen. "I'd hate to take a bite outta you. You're a cookie full of arsenic." -J.J. Hunsecker
If I may be so bold as to make another recommendation, you might enjoy 'The Big Heat' by Fritz Lang; it's classic film noir with a great cast (including a young Lee Marvin and the beautiful, sharp-tongued Gloria Grahame) and more great one-liners.
Great movie, even better video store. Michael reigns supreme and dan is the hottest thing to come outta Scranton in years.
Thanks for the recommendation Dan! I will go to Photoplay and rent it tonight :)
MEL - can't wait to rent this! thanks for the tip!!!
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