Random Thought: Great DVD Commentary

[kaasirpent]

I'm still making my way through the history of cinema. I keep backtracking to pick up stuff I missed, so I haven't quite made it past 1950, yet. But I'm getting there! :)

Last night's selection was the 1944 classic Laura, starring Gene Tierney, Vincent Price, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, and Judith Anderson. I enjoyed it, although it wasn't nearly as compelling as it should have been. What was a "startling" ending in 1944 and with stars everyone knew wasn't nearly as startling for me 65 years later and not knowing the reputations of the cast. Still quite enjoyable, mind you; just not a 5/5. :)

So I started watching it again, this time listening to the commentary. And nearly spewed ice cream all over The Shiny.

Best first line of a DVD commentary track, ever:

This is David Raksin. We're running the film Laura, and I'm supposed to remember things about it, which I doubt I can be prevented from doing.

For those that don't recognize the name (and why should you?), David Raksin is the guy who did the musical score for the movie. He wrote the music that we now know as the song (now a standard) "Laura."

Comments

[friend-soscho.livejournal.com]

Great honesty.