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Robert Aldrich

posted 12 years ago by pattersonbosch
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I’m surprised there was no thread on this board about Robert Aldrich -- I think his work on this movie is fantastic. Every scene is memorable and seems loaded with meaning. An essay on him appears in a recent book on film noir directors. Here’s a review: http://blogcritics.org/books/article/book-review-film-noir-the-directors/

Can anyone recommend a good book about his work?

[–] nutsberryfarm 11 years ago

dunno about book. but 'the grissom gang' is an underrated classic movie.

Aloha, Mr. Hand.

[–] moosefeathers 11 years ago

Also, The Killing of Sister George is good. Never liked The Legend of Lila Clair, tho. coulnd't get into it.

Swing away, Merrill....Merrill, swing away...

[–] nutsberryfarm 11 years ago

thx. will give it a look.

Aloha, Mr. Hand.

[–] moosefeathers 11 years ago

It's heavily about Lesbianism...and is quite shocking even by today's standards. I believe it was an X back then. So, if that disturbs you, i'd shy away.

Swing away, Merrill....Merrill, swing away...

[–] Foster (876) a year ago

Best thing about Lila Clair was Kin Novack

[–] poetcomic1 11 years ago

Bob Aldrich brought Joan on board. Joan Crawford loved his direction in Autumn Leaves a movie which is her last true romantic role and one she was very proud of. Both Joan and Bette were desperate for intelligent scripts and savvy direction and Aldrich delivered.

[–] likedavid 11 years ago

He also was good with so-called "manly" movies such as "The Dirty Dozen" and "The Longest Yard" (1974 version). He seemed to have a good grasp on both ends of the stick.

[–] nutsberryfarm 10 years ago

very true.

Season's Greetings!

[–] spookyrat1 10 years ago

He achieved great success over a wide range of genres. My favourites were Ulzanna's Raid and The Longest Yard.