divino el perejil que me regalaste johnny!!!
fuck the american dream

divino el perejil que me regalaste johnny!!!
fuck the american dream

the scene at the falls is beyond beautiful

the scene at the falls is beyond beautiful

One of the most important American films of it’s time. A movie that depicts a more realistic outcome of the “American dream” that was so popular during the time.

“The Crowd” is a film that really stands out in the 1920’s American cinema. It tells the story of johh sims, a man who dreams of becoming someone important and is destined for greatness. But unlike the other films around this time, “The Crowd” plays out a scenario that is closer to what would’ve happened in reality (other than the ending in my opinion). Throughout the movie we are reminded that John is just another man. He is a grain of sand who wants to be someone just as much as the next person and he seems very committed to this dream. But there were moments in the film where I thought he had lost all hope, even though I was wrong. King Vidor shows us that the American dream is not a guarantee of unimaginable success and immense wealth, but if you push through the tough times, you may not be dissatisfied at all. The last few minutes of the movie kinda caught me off-guard as it was a bit of a sudden turn and I didn’t really understand Mary’s decision to stay. The ending of the movie emphasizes John’s insignificance in the world, but this time he seems to be satisfied with himself. I went into this film expecting a very discouraging and depressing strike of reality about how our dreams won’t come true, but I don’t think that was the main point of the movie.

One of the most important American films of it’s time. A movie that depicts a more realistic outcome of the “American dream” that was so popular during the time.

“The Crowd” is a film that really stands out in the 1920’s American cinema. It tells the story of johh sims, a man who dreams of becoming someone important and is destined for greatness. But unlike the other films around this time, “The Crowd” plays out a scenario that is closer to what would’ve happened in reality (other than the ending in my opinion). Throughout the movie we are reminded that John is just another man. He is a grain of sand who wants to be someone just as much as the next person and he seems very committed to this dream. But there were moments in the film where I thought he had lost all hope, even though I was wrong. King Vidor shows us that the American dream is not a guarantee of unimaginable success and immense wealth, but if you push through the tough times, you may not be dissatisfied at all. The last few minutes of the movie kinda caught me off-guard as it was a bit of a sudden turn and I didn’t really understand Mary’s decision to stay. The ending of the movie emphasizes John’s insignificance in the world, but this time he seems to be satisfied with himself. I went into this film expecting a very discouraging and depressing strike of reality about how our dreams won’t come true, but I don’t think that was the main point of the movie.

The movie was tearing me apart when a 45 second unskippable ad about the fucking Homo-Argentum burger popped up. Needless to say, that was my breaking point.

The movie was tearing me apart when a 45 second unskippable ad about the fucking Homo-Argentum burger popped up. Needless to say, that was my breaking point.

The Crowd is one of those films that completely rewires your idea of what movies from the silent era could be. I went in expecting something distant and formal—and instead I got something unbelievably modern. The camera moves with such freedom, gliding through crowds, tilting down skyscrapers, peering into tiny rooms where ordinary lives unfold. I mean, there's even a shot of a woman's butt as she walks up the stairs! In 1928! And they say the word pregnant! I nearly fell out of my chair.

But beyond all the technical and social surprises, what really floored me was how relatable this story still is. The anxiety of being just another face in the crowd, the pressure to "make it," the fragile highs and crushing lows of love and family—this could’ve been made yesterday. And speaking of love: I totally had a crush on the actress who played Mary. Eleanor Boardman brings so much warmth and depth to her performance—she's strong, funny, vulnerable. Just magnetic.

For a film about anonymity, The Crowd feels deeply personal. It holds up a mirror not just to the 1920s, but to now. Still thinking about that ending.

The Crowd is one of those films that completely rewires your idea of what movies from the silent era could be. I went in expecting something distant and formal—and instead I got something unbelievably modern. The camera moves with such freedom, gliding through crowds, tilting down skyscrapers, peering into tiny rooms where ordinary lives unfold. I mean, there's even a shot of a woman's butt as she walks up the stairs! In 1928! And they say the word pregnant! I nearly fell out of my chair.

But beyond all the technical and social surprises, what really floored me was how relatable this story still is. The anxiety of being just another face in the crowd, the pressure to "make it," the fragile highs and crushing lows of love and family—this could’ve been made yesterday. And speaking of love: I totally had a crush on the actress who played Mary. Eleanor Boardman brings so much warmth and depth to her performance—she's strong, funny, vulnerable. Just magnetic.

For a film about anonymity, The Crowd feels deeply personal. It holds up a mirror not just to the 1920s, but to now. Still thinking about that ending.