Some exceptional movies are so gentle, and achieve their effects so delicately, that the mere act of recommending them almost feels like a disservice to their charms. Can such movies bear the weight of high expectations? I fear overpraising MGM’s Stars in My Crown because of its simplicity and modesty, two elements that make it [...]
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Stars in My Crown (1950)
September 16th, 2008 · No Comments
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Stars in My Crown (1950): An Appreciation of Small-Town America
March 24th, 2008 · No Comments
Some exceptional movies are so gentle, and achieve their effects so delicately, that the mere act of recommending them almost feels like a disservice to their charms. Can such movies bear the weight of high expectations? I fear overpraising MGM’s Stars in My Crown because of its simplicity and modesty, two elements that make it [...]
Tags: Stars in My Crown