Dish of the Day

Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Today on TCM:

Next up, is a WW II film that can only be defined by its setting. There are just too many dispersed ideas regarding tone and perspective to communicate what kind of film Kelly’s Heroes (1970) is, let alone how any of its numerous genre types are successfully represented. Discover for yourself when Kelly’s Heroes (previously reviewed here) arrive at TCM Saturday, November 2 at 11 am PDT.

(From left) Donald Sutherland, Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas

Ace in the Hole (1951) is Billy Wilder's scathing examination of American opportunism and moral depravity via cocky newspaper reporter Chuck Tatum, portrayed with unrelenting cynical ferociousness by Kirk Douglas. This motion picture was previously reviewed here. Both director and actor will play their hand Saturday, November 2 at 7:15 pm PDT. 

Kirk Douglas

TCM's current monthly schedule can be seen by clicking on either of the above images. To confirm the correct Pacific Daylight (West Coast) showtime information, subtract 3 hours from the Eastern Daylight (East Coast) showtime listed on TCM’s schedule.

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Hope to see you tomorrow.

A.G.