I am… EXHAUSTED! Laurence Olivier surely took me on a wild ride today to a point where I am going to allow myself to have an early night, I think. But let us start from the beginning…
Pride and Prejudice (1940), dir. Robert Z. Leonard
The day started innocently enough, with a classic Jane Austen adaptation. I enjoyed both Olivier as Mr Darcy and Greer Garson as Elizabeth Bennett (it is weird to me that people think she was miscast). But 2005 version is still my favourite.
The Magic Box (1951), dir. John Boulting
Pictures that move! Cinema magic! Quite a sad story, and Laurence does not have a big role, but I am glad I watched it.
Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965), dir. Otto Preminger
A FANTASTIC film. The intrigue is masterfully constructed, the look of the film is on point – I also enjoyed the score. But for whatever reason, I already feel like I need to re-visit it.
Battle of Britain (1969), dir. Guy Hamilton
I have very conflicted feelings about the Polish representation in this film but I do appreciate the action sequences.
Sleuth (1972), dir. Jospeh L. Mankiewicz
This might actually be one of my favourite films I watched this month. I LOVED the Laurence Olivier – Michael Caine dynamic, it is truly an acting masterclass. I know it is well-appreciated but it still feels underrated.
The Boys from Brazil (1978), dir. Franklin J. Schaffner
Yup. Nazi Gregory Peck having a full-on B-movie fight with Laurence Olivier was not something I expected to see. This is the film that broke me today and…
Clash of the Titans (1981), dir. Desmond Davis
… honestly, after The Boys of Brazil, even Laurence Olivier as Zeus couldn’t faze me.
Swingin' at the Seance 