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SSC 67: White Christmas (Curtiz, 1954)
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Length:
81 minutes
Released:
Dec 27, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Tim & Tay head into the holiday season with a hit musical that marks an early technological predecessor to IMAX: White Christmas. Tune in for a chat about blockbusters (old and new), Vista Vision, and Danny Kaye. SynopsisWhite Christmas tells the story of two World War II veterans and entertainers who team up to save their former commanding officer's struggling inn, finding love along the way. Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen, White Christmas was directed by Michael Curtiz and released Oct. 14, 1954.Where to watch White Christmas.NotesVistaVision primerIMAX vs. Lie-MAX (and IMAX locations)Scene [1:24:08 - 1:29:11]At the cast party, Judy and Phil plan to fake an engagement in order to encourage "mother hen" Betty (Rosemary Clooney) to "leave the roost", and pursue her own love of Bob (Bing Crosby). RecommendationsTim: West Side Story (Spielberg, 2021)—where to watchTay: It Happened One Night (Capra, 1934)—where to watch Follow: SSC on Instagram Tim on Letterboxd
Released:
Dec 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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