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I'm back after my two-week hiatus and I solemnly swear that I am up to no good this year I will join the Thursday Movie Pick series every single week, and I will also do my best to not use a title more than once. In the hope that this won't be just another unaccomplished new year resolution, I leave you with my picks for this first week.
All About Eve (1950)
Starring Bette Davis in the role of a Broadway star who is used by a manipulative, aspiring young actress (Anne Baxter), this film is perfectly written, and perfectly acted. And it would have been perfect if it wasn't for the many dull, tedious moments spread throughout.
The Apartment (1960) - Review
Directed by Billy Wilder, it stars Jack Lemmon in the role of an insurance clerk who finds a way to rise in the company by letting his boss (Fred MacMurray) use his apartment to take his mistress (Shirley MacLaine). This film immediately won me over with Lemmon's very likeable character and performance, and a perfect balance between drama and comedy.
On the Waterfront (1954) - Review
Directed by Elia Kazan, it stars Marlon Brando in the role of a young, uneducated dockworker who witnesses a murderer. While it is not perfect, it sure is a great film about the power of corruption, morality, and redemption, with great character development, and terrific acting.
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