| Nicholas Ray |
Writers:
| Andrew Solt | (screenplay) | |
| Edmund H. North | (adaptation) | |
| Dorothy B. Hughes | (story) |
I began to watch this film on a rainy morning, which i guess was quite blissful in itself. It was quite, and peaceful. No distractions. Just me and a cup of Oolong tea. Yes there we were in front of the TV screen getting ready to embark on yet another TCM adventure. My bones were shaking, and my hands quickly jolted to turn up the volume on the remote to have all ears, mine that is, listening. This is probably the first film i had ever seen with Humphrey Bogart and let me say o was quite impressed. Gloria Grahame was also absolutely stunning as she graced the screen without intention. She made sexuality seem effortless without being discreet and she truly embodied a classic film woman. This movie was one of those greats about a screenwriter who is at persistent struggle to come up with the next big idea. Hes not only at war with himself, but also finds himself in a bit of a pinch with the local law enforcement. Along the way he meets Gloria Grahame's character and is about as enticed with her as the audience. He learns to love, but still finds trouble with controlling his anger. I f you enjoy a good film noir with a bit of that screenwriters wit that brings any classical film lover to heir knees, then you will truly enjoy this film. Below i will list some of the dialogue and quotes that i couldn't help, but write down.
"What's wrong, you don't like talking anymore?
- "Not to people who have my number"
"I noticed him because he looked interesting; I liked his face"
"Wow. what an imagination, that's from writing movies"
- " Wow, what a grip, that's from counting money"
" I fell in love when she kissed me, I died when she left me, I lived a few weeks while she loved me"
