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Magnificent Obsession (1935): Stahl Vs. Sirk Again

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on May 13, 2021

As I continue my mini odyssey considering the differences between the melodrama of John M. Stahl and Douglas Sirk, one of the finest exhibit pieces is an early scene in Magnificent Obsession. The beloved Dr. Hudson has died because the life-saving pulmotor he needed was being used on someone else. read more

Variações sobre um mesmo tema: Sublime Obsessão / Magnificent Obsession (1935 e 1954)

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on Nov 9, 2018

Variações sobre um mesmo tema: Sublime Obsessão / Magnificent Obsession (1935 e 1954) ESTE ARTIGO CONTÉM SPOILERS THIS ARTICLE HAS SPOILERS A história de “Sublime Obsessão” é o mais melodramática possível. E quando o livro é adaptado para o cinema, ele ajuda estrelas read more

Magnificent Obsession (1954)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 17, 2018

This is the type of film that when the inevitable happens and a character mentions the title phrase a swell of angels voices begin to murmur and in one sense Magnificent Obsession is a sentimental even spiritual endeavor wrapped up in a soapy melodramatic morality tale. But the key is that if you k read more

Magnificent Obsession (1954)

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Dec 29, 2015

Magnificent Obsession Directed by Douglas Sirk Written by Robert Blees and Wells Root based on a screenplay by Sarah Y. Mason and Victor Heerman and a novel by Lloyd C. Douglas 1954/USA Universal International Pictures Repeat viewing/Netflix rental   Edward Randolph: Now wait, Merrick! Don&# read more

Magnificent Obsession (1954)

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Nov 13, 2015

“Once you find the way, you’ll be bound. It will obsess you. but believe me, it will be a magnificent obsession.” Douglas Sirk directed for the soap opera set. Those who have ever enjoyed an episode of Dynasty, Dallas, Melrose Place, or Empire would do well to take a walk back to read more

Magnificent Obsession (1954, Douglas Sirk)

Movie Classics Posted by Judy on Mar 1, 2014

Please note I do discuss the whole plot of this film.  So far I’ve written about a couple of lesser-known Douglas Sirk films. Now I’m on to one of his more famous melodramas, the glossy romance Magnificent Obsession – said to be one of the greatest weepies of all time. I’ll read more

Bad Movie Theatre: Magnificent Obsession (1954)

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Jan 21, 2013

I'm afraid I can't agree with the trailer. Let me begin by stating that I hold big screen soaps in great affection (I'm always game to revisit A Summer Place). And while I favor director Delmer Daves over Douglas Sirk in this genre, I admire Sirk's classy Imitation of Life  (1959) an read more

The anniversary of my magnificent obsession

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Mar 8, 2011

Jets trying to scare the sharks. Photo from LIFE Today is the anniversary of an event that occurred eight years ago. It was a Saturday, at the end of my 8th grade spring break.  I had just gotten over being sick and had watched many other great films for the first time while I was couch ridden incl read more

Variações sobre um mesmo tema: Sublime Obsessão / Magnificent Obsession (1935 e 1954)

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on Nov 30, -0001

Variações sobre um mesmo tema: Sublime Obsessão / Magnificent Obsession (1935 e 1954) ESTE ARTIGO CONTÉM SPOILERS THIS ARTICLE HAS SPOILERS A história de “Sublime Obsessão” é o mais melodramática possível. E quando o livro é adaptado para o cinema, ele ajuda estrelas read more