Introduction Flashcards
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Captured during the “Golden age of Hollywood” after the advent of “talkies,” Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett’s 1950’s grim satire film Sunset Boulevard,
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Femme fatale, Norma Desmond’s cling to her decayed stardom asserts that “[she is] big! It’s the pictures that got small.” Highlighting the film’s haunting exploration of self-deception between illusion and reality.
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Wilder’s film explores Hollywood’s system that rewards image over substance, ultimately leading to consequences of the decay of the characters true identities
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the nature of Hollywood’s relationships, where “embarrassing” matters of the heart are sacrificed for personal benefit,
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and that the facade of glamour and success masks despair, unveiling the dangers of clinging to the short nature of success.
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Ultimately, Wilder’s film noir serves as a reflection on the disillusionment of post-war America, where the pursuit of dreams can lead to haunting realities