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 My local library is kind enough to indulge my desire to share my passion for classic film by allowing me to show a classic film once a month. And once in a while, a few film fans wander in and share the enjoyment. November's Film: The Sweet Smell of Success1957's "The Sweet Smell of read more

For my money, one of noir’s most riveting films is the 1957 noir Sweet Smell of Success. Like all of my favorite noirs, I’ve seen this one numerous times, but every viewing is just as good as the last, and I simply can’t get enough of it. This first-rate feature stars Burt Lancaster as powerful read more

Brimming with repellent characters, Sweet Smell of Success, released in 1957 by United Artists, centers primarily on two: powerful Broadway columnist J.J. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster) and self-serving press agent Sidney Falco (Tony Curtis). The film’s rather straightforward plot, in a nutshell, concer read more

My top 7 favorite quotes from Sweet Smell of Success (1957) On April 27, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized J. J. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster) is a newspaper columnist and the most powerful man in New York City. Whatever he says, goes. And right now, he wants read more

Sweet Smell of Success (1957), starring Tony Curtis and Burt Lancaster, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). This year's best read more

“Match me, Sidney…” Hollywood had become overrun with exposés by the 1950s. Films like Sunset Boulevard (1950), Ace in the Hole (1951), and The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) peeled back the scum of their respective industries, dropping men and women into society’s underbelly with little read more

…what does success smell like? Thank goodness for the movies, ey? We can see how the other half lives withOUT literally jumping in the cesspool with them. I would program “SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS” on the same movie marquee with “Ace in the Hole” and “A Face in the Crowd.” They have read more

Jul 31 Posted by aaronwest SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, ALEXANDER MACKENDRICK, 1957 Sweet Smell of Success is one of many in a long line of New York City masterpieces. It captures not only the high traffic sprawl, but also the culture and especially the seedy underbelly. In this case the sludge is the read more

Jul 31 Posted by aaronwest SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, ALEXANDER MACKENDRICK, 1957 Sweet Smell of Success is one of many in a long line of New York City masterpieces. It captures not only the high traffic sprawl, but also the culture and especially the seedy underbelly. In this case the sludge is the read more

Jul 31 Posted by aaronwest SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, ALEXANDER MACKENDRICK, 1957 Sweet Smell of Success is one of many in a long line of New York City masterpieces. It captures not only the high traffic sprawl, but also the culture and especially the seedy underbelly. In this case the sludge is the read more

Sweet Smell of Success Directed by Alexander Mackendrick Written by Clifford Odets and Ernest Lehman from a novella by Ernest Lehman 1957/USA Norma-Curtleigh Productions/Hill-Hecht-Lancaster Productions Repeat viewing/Netflix rental #341 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die J.J. Hunsecker: My read more

THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS review https://www.facebook.com/Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS,one of the greatest movies ever made.  These two men relate to each other like junk yard dogs. When “The Sweet Smell of Success” was released in 1957, it was seen as a thin read more

THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS review https://www.facebook.com/Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS,one of the greatest movies ever made.  These two men relate to each other like junk yard dogs. When “The Sweet Smell of Success” was released in 1957, it was seen as a thin read more

Continuing to wend my way through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Greatest Movies of All Time. This week, it’s #179 on the list, Alexander Mackendrick‘s  Sweet Smell of Success. For a longer introduction to this series and a look at the full list, just click here. And if you want a heads-up read more

Continuing to wend my way through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Greatest Movies of All Time. This week, it’s #179 on the list, Alexander Mackendrick‘s  Sweet Smell of Success. For a longer introduction to this series and a look at the full list, just click here. And if you want a heads-up read more

Arriving late in the era of classic noir, director Alexander Mackendrick’s Sweet Smell of Success (1957) dispenses with any pretense at cool and dives right into the murkiest end of the cesspool, with Tony Curtis’ pretty boy face a thin veneer for unrelenting ugliness. This is the darkes read more

Arriving late in the era of classic noir, director Alexander Mackendrick’s Sweet Smell of Success (1957) dispenses with any pretense at cool and dives right into the murkiest end of the cesspool, with Tony Curtis’ pretty boy face a thin veneer for unrelenting ugliness. This is the darkes read more

Arriving late in the era of classic noir, director Alexander Mackendrick’s Sweet Smell of Success (1957) dispenses with any pretense at cool and dives right into the murkiest end of the cesspool, with Tony Curtis’ pretty boy face a thin veneer for unrelenting ugliness. This is the darkes read more

Starring Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis, this film has memorable dialogue and chilling performances. Curtis is Sydney Falco, a greedy and conniving press agent who is constantly trying to get on the good side of influential people. His main target is the renowned if not ruthless gossip columnist J.J read more

Starring Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis, this film has memorable dialogue and chilling performances. Curtis is Sydney Falco, a greedy and conniving press agent who is constantly trying to get on the good side of influential people. His main target is the renowned if not ruthless gossip columnist J.J read more