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Oscar project- Marty
May. 9th, 2005 11:25 am 1955's Best picture winner "Marty" is completely different from all the other best picture winners I've seen to date. It's not a flashy film, and doesn't really have too many big names. It's only 90 minutes long, and is in black and white. It's noted as the only Best picture ever to be based on a tv drama.
I really liked "Marty". It's the story of a 35 year old Italian butcher named Marty, played by Ernest Borgnine. Marty still lives at home with his mother, and is constantly under pressure to get married. However, as Marty claims, "whatever the other men have that makes women fall for them, I ain't got it."
During the film, we seem him get the "brush off" from another woman on the phone. During this scene, the viewer just sees Marty's face, but the sentiments and emotions are clear and so raw that it's painful to watch.
Marty goes to a dance at the Stardust Ballroom where he meets another wallflower named Clara. I won't tell you any more about the plot, but let me tell you that it's heartfelt and honest. To coin a phrase from the past, I'll just tell you that this was a "sweet little picture" and it's still relevant today.
I really liked "Marty". It's the story of a 35 year old Italian butcher named Marty, played by Ernest Borgnine. Marty still lives at home with his mother, and is constantly under pressure to get married. However, as Marty claims, "whatever the other men have that makes women fall for them, I ain't got it."
During the film, we seem him get the "brush off" from another woman on the phone. During this scene, the viewer just sees Marty's face, but the sentiments and emotions are clear and so raw that it's painful to watch.
Marty goes to a dance at the Stardust Ballroom where he meets another wallflower named Clara. I won't tell you any more about the plot, but let me tell you that it's heartfelt and honest. To coin a phrase from the past, I'll just tell you that this was a "sweet little picture" and it's still relevant today.
