Sunset Blvd. - (Wilder;1950;USA) - ****
A corpse in a pool tells his story of how he met and worked with the delusional former silent film star Norma Desmond, a job which begins to bind his life more and more.
A true masterwork that was not only bold for its time but is also very compelling. Gloria Swanson returns to the screen as the silent film star Norma Desmond. An excellent psychological drama that has a great narrative for its time although today it would be overused. This is without a doubt one of the greatest films ever, wonderfully portraying the dark side of Hollywood. A classic film that has stood the test of time and always packs an impact even today. Great performances from William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, and a wonderful cast with several cameos from C.B DeMille to Buster Keaton. My MFA review will be on late tonight.
#21

Funny, how gentle people get with you once you're dead.