1 hr 6 min
1959 BEN-HUR A Century in Cinema
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- Film History
As of its production, it's the most expensive film ever made... and as of this episode, it's the longest film we've watched for this project... in 1959, BEN-HUR arrives from MGM and director William Wyler. We discuss the religious tropes and how well they mesh with the rest of the film, plus we talk all about the famous chariot race. Did someone die on set? We also discuss the cinematic trends we noticed throughout the 1950s, as well as our favorite films from the decade.
Where to watch Ben-HurBosley Crowther's NYT ReviewWhere to watch Eyes Without a Face (1960)
As of its production, it's the most expensive film ever made... and as of this episode, it's the longest film we've watched for this project... in 1959, BEN-HUR arrives from MGM and director William Wyler. We discuss the religious tropes and how well they mesh with the rest of the film, plus we talk all about the famous chariot race. Did someone die on set? We also discuss the cinematic trends we noticed throughout the 1950s, as well as our favorite films from the decade.
Where to watch Ben-HurBosley Crowther's NYT ReviewWhere to watch Eyes Without a Face (1960)
1 hr 6 min