The theme of this weekend's double bill is ambition. It occurred to me whilst watching 'Nightmare Alley' (1947) that Tyrone Power's character; Stanton Carlisle is motivated by success much in the same way as Sidney Falco played by Tony Curtis in 'Sweet Smell of Success' (1957).
11 December 2005
Dream double bill # 7 'Sweet Smell of Success' and 'Nightmare Alley'
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Another good co-feature for "Nightmare Alley" is "The Shining" -- twin portraits of addiction, ego and self-loathing. The Great Stanton and Jack Torrance are kindred spirits,
geeks to the last drop.
Thanks, yes that would make a good double bill.
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