http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005 by the authors Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:32:14 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/20/063432.php#comment-86240 Well, Thelma Ritter's character may be a stereotype, but I can't think of a role where Thelma played anything but that. 86240@blogcritics.org Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:32:14 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/20/063432.php#comment-86189 The theater critic at the alt weekly I freelance for keeps his true identity a mystery; his pen name is Addison DeWitt. Most people don't catch on; they call up asking for Addison all the time. Another great Bette Davis role, though not as well-known, was in "Now, Voyager," a classic tear-jerker everytime it's on TV. 86189@blogcritics.org Mon, 20 Sep 2004 14:27:16 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/20/063432.php#comment-86186 I do agree with the staginess, and yes, the film did have to bow to the era's "bad guys always get punished" rules, but the acting in this film is amazing. This is one of Bette Davis' best performances and Anne Baxter matches her. Anne Baxter's is one of the great all-time film performances of manipulation and downright meanness by a woman. Also, for Marilyn Monroe fans, her brief role is a must-see. Her charisma flows off the screen. All About Eve is of its era, but it is one of the very best films of the 50's deserving of its many accolades. 86186@blogcritics.org Mon, 20 Sep 2004 14:05:51 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/20/063432.php#comment-86146 fine job, thanks very much, have to go back and watch this again. I am confusted by this sentence at the end, though: "Although a very critical look at the theatre -- few of the characters come off looking look" 86146@blogcritics.org Mon, 20 Sep 2004 08:19:40 EDT