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PhxHorn Heavyweight Member
Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Posts: 2190 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 8:23 pm Post subject: Movie: The Sweet Smell of Success |
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Somehow this movie ended up on our Netflix queue and turned up in the mail. I'd never heard of it, but we said what the hell and put it in the DVD player.
Kind of a dark flick, about a press agent smearing an innocent man--a jazz guitarist-- to advance his own career (reminds me of the music business!). Swinging score by Elmer Bernstein (the opening big band tune is pretty cool, with the lead trumpet player working hard), with a brief appearance by Frank Rosolino and Conte Candoli in scene at a jazz club. I can't say I enjoyed the movie while I was watching it, due to the depressing subject matter, but I think it's one that will stay with me. The brief period when Rosolino and Conte are playing make it worth seeing if you haven't. |
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kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 8965 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 1:56 am Post subject: |
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Film noir. I thought it was a very good film.
Phxhorn - I'm pretty sure there's a soundtrack recording, if you're interested. _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
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GeorgeB Heavyweight Member
Joined: 20 Apr 2016 Posts: 1063 Location: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 3:08 am Post subject: |
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Yes, really good movie, and the music was great. _________________ GeorgeB
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Turkle Heavyweight Member
Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 2450 Location: New York City
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 6:23 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the review! I haven't seen it, nor even heard of it before this, and I'm really excited to watch it. I love noir, and how can you go wrong with an Elmer Bernstein score? _________________ Yamaha 8310Z trumpet
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