Tag Archives: Robert Walker

June 2022 Viewing Diary

Watcher (2022; d. Chloe Okuno) I was super impressed – and totally freaked out – by this thriller, psychological and otherwise. The mood is HEAVY with omnipresent DREAD. I reviewed for Ebert. Russian Doll (Season 1 and 2, 2019-2022) I’m … Continue reading

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20 most surprising female performances (Part 1)

Alex had a series going on of 20 Most Surprising Female Performances (Here is Part 1 and Part 2). Please please go check out her choices, and also her brief descriptions of why she chose each one. Great stuff, thought-provoking. … Continue reading

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In Praise of Robert Walker …

… a nearly forgotten actor: Jonathan’s tribute is a must-read.

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Robert Walker: Strangers On a Train

“Criss-cross…” whispers Robert Walker, in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Strangers On A Train” WARNING TO THOSE WHO HAVE NOT SEEN THE MOVIE: Spoilers abound – in the post as well as comments. Know this before you proceed. It’s been a Robert Walker … Continue reading

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The Clock (1945); Dir. Vincente Minnelli

Mitchell and I were talking last week, and The Clock came up. Not only have I not seen the movie, I had never even heard of it. How is that possible? We had been laughing earlier about the time, years … Continue reading

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The Clock (1945): The Last Slow Pan

I just saw The Clock yesterday, starring Judy Garland and Robert Walker – and I want to talk about the slow panning shot near the end of the film. There’s a lot to say here about Vincente Minnelli and his … Continue reading

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