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November 8, 2018 By iluvcinema Leave a Comment

On TCM Now: Outrage (1950)

As of this writing (November 8th), it is a couple of hours (2:45PM Eastern) until TCM will feature Ida Lupino’s 1950 film Outrage as part of their series Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers on TCM. When I saw this title pop up on the programming schedule, I was quite happy. For anyone who has been on my site regularly over the past decade, you may be aware that I have previously expressed my admiration for the work Ida Lupino produced in her role(s) of writer/director (click here for a sampling).

Outrage directed by Ida Lupino

It was at this past year’s TCM Film Festival at the historic Grauman’s Egyptian that I had the honor of seeing Outrage for the first time ever, and on the big screen, no less. Sure, it was heavy viewing for a Saturday morning at 11:30, but I tell you it was well worth it.

Directed by Ms. Lupino and co-written with producers Malvin Wald and her then-husband Collier Young, Outrage tells the tale of a young woman, Ann (Mala Powers) and the aftermath of her assault.

After this incident, the remainder of the film is spent walking the audience through Ann’s trauma (and post-trauma) and its impact on her interactions with the relationships.

Tough Subject, Truthfully Told

Even before seeing the film, I was drawn by the fact of the topic being presented (sexual assault/rape). My general knowledge of how Hollywood productions were managed under the Hayes Code at that time led me to understand the uniqueness of this film at this time. Rarely, if ever did films deal with rape in such a direct and raw manner.

Coming out of the screening, I was touched by what I had just seen and it really got me thinking. What jumped off the screen for me goes beyond the fact that she was a female making a film about such a “controversial” topic. Sure, crimes of this nature disproportionately affect women, but what I was emotionally moved beyond that simple point of fact. At many times, Outrage penetrated what I can only describe as my own imagined “narrative barrier” to really delve into the psyche and internal monologue of a person who has gone through this agonizing process of grief, horror and pain. In other words, it felt very personal.

Where to Watch

If you get the chance to, I encourage you to set your DVRs or catch it on the Watch TCM App, where I assume it will be available*. But if you aren’t able to that way, I suggest a Google search might be your friend to find out more about this film I consider a must-see.

I close with a few other write-ups which provide a greater level of detail about Outrage.

  • https://www.newyorker.com/culture/richard-brody/ida-lupinos-prescient-outrage
  • https://stories.moma.org/ida-lupinos-outrage-82332306dca

The latter article in particular, written more recently in the context of the #MeToo movement, adds another layer to the conversation of sexual assault in society and also how it is portrayed in our media.

* If you are fortunate enough to live in the greater New York area, this weekend Film Forum just happens to be screening Outrage as part of their Ida Lupino 100 series (November 9-22).

Recommended titles:

  • As a Director and/or Writer: The Hitch-Hiker, Hard Fast and Beautiful, The Bigamist (featuring Joan Fontaine and Edmund O’Brien), The Trouble with Angels (featuring Hayley Mills and Rosalind Russell)
  • As a Featured Performer: The Hard Way, On Dangerous Ground, Women’s Prison and High Sierra.

Filed Under: Appreciation Post, Coming Soon, Reviews Tagged With: Classic Film, Film Forum, ida lupino, Outrage, TCMFF

May 23, 2018 By iluvcinema Leave a Comment

TCM Classic Film Festival 2018

It has been a month and I have to tell you – it feels like with each passing year, I have more fun at the TCM Classic Film Festival. Maybe it is the familiarity of walking up and down Hollywood Boulevard. Maybe it is the bumping into old friends and making new ones. Or maybe it is the fact that I attempt to pepper my Hollywood experience with something new each time. Maybe it is all of the above (I am inclined to think that it is all of the above). But one thing is certain – that at the conclusion of the 5-6 days, I am already plotting what adventures will await me 12 months down the road …

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April 8, 2014 By iluvcinema 3 Comments

Readers’ Choice: Candice Frederick Asks Me …

[To name some] underrated movies

Thanks Candice! You asked a couple of questions that I plan to tackle in separate posts. (So as you can see) I am starting with some films that I feel are grossly underrated. Be warned, there are many repeats from earlier posts on this site.

Shooting Dogs/Beyond the Gates (2005): Overshadowed by the equally emotionally evocative film Hotel Rwanda, Shooting Dogs was another motion picture depicting the Rwandan genocide of 1994. Whereas Hotel Rwanda was based on an actual person, the protagonists in Shooting Dogs were composites of people who lived, fought and died during one of the pointed human atrocities of recent years. US Release 2007

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Children of Men (2006): Almost a perfect film for me. Yes it is dystopian at its most dystopian, but it is equally atmospheric, raw and unflinching in its portrayal of a world that is left without hope. Indeed children are the future.

Detour (1945): Thanks to my dad for introducing this Detour to me. In a world where noir is often identified by John Huston’s The Maltese Falcon (nothing to sniff at, mind you), Detour is a quintessential noir.

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In Bruges (2008): The juxtaposing the magical medieval city with the brutal violence of its occupants makes for the perfect setting of a dark comedy.

Jacob’s Ladder (1990): I don’t know what to say about this film except that I have only seen it once and once was more than enough. Sure some of the visuals disturbed me, but it left an indelible mark on my cinematic memory. Even though I could not repeat watch, I think it deserves to have several eyes on it.

Love Jones (1997): A film that most assuredly suffered at the box office due to being labeled as a film for an “urban” audience. But, as with many films that carry this ridiculous burden, Love Jones has the broad appeal of telling a compelling love story that everyone can relate to.

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Love and Basketball (2000): Speaking of love stories that were little seen, Love and Basketball is one of my favorite films of the past 15 years. A Sundance hit when released, you really have to check this one out.

The Naked City (1948): A sure hit with cinephiles, not enough people know about this gem that captures the pulse and spirit of a most beloved city so well.

25th Hour (2002): While I am largely not resolute in my opinion of Spike Lee, this is one of my favorite “Joints.”

Strange Days (1995): In 1995, a vision of the near future, as seen by Kathryn Bigelow. Oh yeah, and a kick ass performance by Ms. Angela Bassett.

The Hitchhiker (1953): Cinematic trailblazer Ida Lupino took over directing duties of this true-crime film noir when another director backed out.

The Hitchhiker Ida Lupino

So Candice, there you go! I am going to just leave it there. I really could go on for a spell.

Answers to your other questions coming soon! Well maybe not the overrated actors one … (I’ll see what mood I am in).

 

Filed Under: Fun Stuff, Recommendation Tagged With: readers' choice, underrated films

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