Written on the Wind (1956)
I have no idea why Robert Stack was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards, when he was without a doubt the lead in the film. The story revolved around him, he had the most screen time, and he was given the challenging, dramatic scenes. Here at the Hot Toasty Rag Awards, we rectified the error and placed him in the correct category: Best Actor.
If you’re looking for a soapy, dramatic movie of the 1950s, like Peyton Place and Imitation of Life, you’ve got to rent this movie. Yes, it’s over-the-top and partially ridiculous, but if you’re in the mood for it and you like your movies with lots of suds, you’ll love it.
Douglas Sirk films with his usual amount of intense colors, smooth camera moves, and beautiful outdoor shots, and thankfully, this movie is a lot more enjoyable than his previous Rock Hudson flick, All That Heaven Allows. In this one, Lauren Bacall is the object of Robert Stack’s affection. He’s a rick playboy who enjoys a drink as well as a meaningless affair, but she’s got class and he doesn’t know how to handle her. His pal, Rock Hudson, is the strong silent type who usually cleans up his messes. He’s also taken with Lauren, but he stands on the sidelines and watches her buy up Robert’s false promises.
Dorothy Malone plays Robert’s floozy sister who gets drunk in dive bars and picks up gas station attendants on a regular basis. She’d been a brunette until this movie, and the shock of seeing her cute new ’do, her tight dresses, and her overtly sexual behavior won her an Oscar. I couldn’t stand her performance, since it reeked of community theater gimmicks and didn’t come from anything organic. It’s become a running joke in my house to “do a Dorothy Malone” and imitate her ridiculous facial expression she made a hundred times throughout the film. Just pretend your false eyelash is about to fall off, but you don’t want to tell anyone so you tilt your head and act as if everything’s normal. It’s a lot of fun, but it’s not as fun as watching the original. Pour the cocktails and have a great movie night with Written on the Wind.
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
More Rock Hudson movies here!
If you’re looking for a soapy, dramatic movie of the 1950s, like Peyton Place and Imitation of Life, you’ve got to rent this movie. Yes, it’s over-the-top and partially ridiculous, but if you’re in the mood for it and you like your movies with lots of suds, you’ll love it.
Douglas Sirk films with his usual amount of intense colors, smooth camera moves, and beautiful outdoor shots, and thankfully, this movie is a lot more enjoyable than his previous Rock Hudson flick, All That Heaven Allows. In this one, Lauren Bacall is the object of Robert Stack’s affection. He’s a rick playboy who enjoys a drink as well as a meaningless affair, but she’s got class and he doesn’t know how to handle her. His pal, Rock Hudson, is the strong silent type who usually cleans up his messes. He’s also taken with Lauren, but he stands on the sidelines and watches her buy up Robert’s false promises.
Dorothy Malone plays Robert’s floozy sister who gets drunk in dive bars and picks up gas station attendants on a regular basis. She’d been a brunette until this movie, and the shock of seeing her cute new ’do, her tight dresses, and her overtly sexual behavior won her an Oscar. I couldn’t stand her performance, since it reeked of community theater gimmicks and didn’t come from anything organic. It’s become a running joke in my house to “do a Dorothy Malone” and imitate her ridiculous facial expression she made a hundred times throughout the film. Just pretend your false eyelash is about to fall off, but you don’t want to tell anyone so you tilt your head and act as if everything’s normal. It’s a lot of fun, but it’s not as fun as watching the original. Pour the cocktails and have a great movie night with Written on the Wind.
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
More Rock Hudson movies here!