The Day of the Locust is anything but a cheerful, light look at Hollywood in the '30s. It recreates both the town as well as the filmmaking world around which much of the town revolved with devastating accuracy. The movie tells the twin tales of talentless wannabe actress Faye Greener (Karen Black) and Homer Simpson (Donald Sutherland), a lovelorn accountant who couldn't care less about movies. Around this framework, a huge and intricate social network is tellingly revealed, until the film's gruesome and tragic ending. Not ...
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The Day of the Locust is anything but a cheerful, light look at Hollywood in the '30s. It recreates both the town as well as the filmmaking world around which much of the town revolved with devastating accuracy. The movie tells the twin tales of talentless wannabe actress Faye Greener (Karen Black) and Homer Simpson (Donald Sutherland), a lovelorn accountant who couldn't care less about movies. Around this framework, a huge and intricate social network is tellingly revealed, until the film's gruesome and tragic ending. Not for those who prefer to hang onto their illusions about the glory days of Hollywood, The Day of the Locust, based on the novel by Nathanael West, is a must-see for serious film buffs. Clarke Fountain, Rovi
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Billy Barty, Bo Hopkins, Donald Sutherland, Geraldine Page, Burgess Meredith, William Atherton, Karen Black. New. 1975 Run time: 144. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
A portrait of defeated desire and failed dreams, of ordinary people from different classes, interacting in ways destined only to bring failure and frustration. Fine acting performances keep this from descending into melodrama.
