I’m not sure if this belongs on this sub, but I’ve always appreciated Colbert’s love of LOTR, so I wrote something about him now that The Late Show is coming to an end.
I love his performance in The Philadelphia Story (1940), partly because he's having such a blast being the goofy younger counterpart to Cary Grant's established C.K. Dexter Haven.
I'm also a HUGE fan of Rear Window (1954), mostly because very few actors could pull off that kind of performance. It's so limited in movement, but he commands our attention the entire time.
But, George Bailey is my all-time favorite. It's A Wonderful Life (1946) gets better each time I revisit it.
What are some others? Do folks agree with my picks? I have a blind spot for some of his western films, so I know I'm missing some other great performances!
I wanted to understand why I appreciate Colbert more than other hosts. Many do some of the same commentary, and use similar formats to connect with their audiences.
But Colbert is different. He's kind. But, more importantly, he doesn't confuse that with being nice. Anyway, I figured I'd jot down my thoughts here, in case anyone else feels similarly.
Edit: This has had such a wonderful response! I know everyone is busy, so I'm thankful to see folks take some time to check out the article!
I wanted to revisit Spielberg's film, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, and see what it has to say about the world around us right now.
I couldn't understand why I always cry at the end of the film, when I completely understand the conceit being that David is a mecha. He can't love. So why was I weeping?
Turns out, David is like any new piece of technology -- he's a utility. We mine meaning from his experience because we have the lived experience to do so.
I really enjoyed diving into this film, and if anyone's interested in a companion piece to the film, check it out!
Maybe it's the fact that I was exactly the right age when this movie first came out, but my family and I quote this movie TO THIS DAY.
"NOT the gumdrop buttons!"
"Some of you may die, but that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make"
"Number three! Pick number three, m'lord!"
There are so many...anyway, I wanted to see if this is a common feeling or if my family is just a bunch of goofballs.
It's likely both.
I wanted to understand the Shrek rave, and along the way I learned a bit about nostalgia and how we use club culture to escape the harshness of the world around us.