Sunset Boulevard
Norma was obsessed with astrology before it was cool.
I rarely write long reviews since I'm terrible at it, but I just love this so much.
Even after a rewatch, this film leaves me totally speechless. I can't name a single flaw about this. Gloria Swanson's powerful and memorable performance might be my favorite performance ever. An iconic film that will always remain as my favorites. I dropped some tears at the ending, I'm still amazed at how perfect this is. Billy wilder is undeniably my favorite filmmaker and his magnus opus, Sunset Boulevard, is my personal favorite from his filmography. Billy wilder made a very tragic story. A legendary actress forgotten behind the walls of an old dusty mansion, living with the memory of the spotlights pointing at her face, like it was back in the day of the golden years of her youth, blinded by the hope that she will be remembered again and losing her sense of reality.It is almost imposible for me not to be amazed. It was very touching to see her pain and nostalgia, and see the dark side of Hollywood and how people can end up from this industry. She's such a great and perfectly written character. Gloria Swanson really did a great job, the exaggerated gestures show how Norma was still living in silent films expressing all she had to say trough them.I'm still amazed for his work, Billy wilder has so many films I love, The Apartment, Witness for the Prosecution, Ace in the hole... I can't put into words how I love his films
Happy birthday Billy! Your films are the reason why I'm obsessed with cinema!