Casablanca (film) Puns

Do you think it's fair to say 2001 is the greatest film in history and a landmark of filmmaking, ahead of Citizen Kane, the Godfather, Casablanca and Gone with the Wind? Perhaps level with Vertigo?

Sorry guys, turns out Casablanca premiered in 1942, not ‘41. Not sure how that slipped by, I guess the above question is a good writing prompt for analternate history?

Since I wasn't around in 1942, I don't know how the character of Sam would have come off relative to what was typical of African American portrayals at the time.

On the one hand, he was second fiddle to Bogey and highly loyal, but he wasn't subservient, and often spoke up if the situation was dire (like when he dragged him onto the train as they were escaping Paris). He was more of a 'right hand man' or a 'sidekick' as opposed to a servant. Marlene Dietrich's Ingrid Bergman's (whoops!) character referred to him as "the boy over there" when she first walked in to that gin joint (out of all the other ones in the world), but then she greeted him like a dear old friend and then very nicely pleaded with him to play 'As Time Goes By' while he made it clear he'd rather not.

There were a few other things that were a little cringey by modern standards, such as the lyrics of one of his songs referring to his hair and eyes, or the way he walked on the train platform in Paris.

How was his portrayal received at the time, and how has it been criticized in hindsight?

J'aime l'époque du film et le style cinématographique. En anglais, on utilise l'expression française "film noir" pour ce style. Je peux regarder ce film tous les jours. J'aime les autres d'Humphrey Bogart comme "African Queen" et "Key Largo".

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> Sinopse > > Durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial, muitos fugitivos tentavam escapar dos nazistas por uma rota que passava pela cidade de Casablanca. O exilado americano Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) encontrou refúgio na cidade, dirigindo uma das principais casas noturnas da região. Clandestinamente, tentando despistar o Capitão Renault (Claude Rains), ele ajuda refugiados, possibilitando que eles fujam para os Estados Unidos. Quando um casal pede sua ajuda para deixar o país, ele reencontra uma grande paixão do passado, a bela Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman). Este amor vai encontrar uma nova vida e eles vão lutar para fugir juntos.

hey all was just watching Casablanca (not sure if it's on criterion) but i forgot how good the dialogue was, every scene is packed and sparkling with innuendo and double, hidden meanings. not to mention all the timeless unforgettable legendary lines.

Any other movies like this? writers? directors that remind you of that kind of depth and sharpness in dialogue? thanks!

I've recently gotten into Eberron, on top of a couple of other things. I've been reading up on the setting, and have been watching a few of the films the Campaign Guide recommends. Along with that, I have a couple of series that I find give me a few ideas for Eberron adventures.

First, I find a good deal of similarities between Eberron and Fullmetal Alchemist. Both have their magic a part of their technology, economy, and military (Dragonmarked Houses, Magewrites, War Magic; State Alchemists, the study of Alchemy), similar technology levels (Trains, Prothstetics; Lightning rails, Automail), the shadow of a devastating war looming over the country (the Last War in Khorvaire; The Ishval Civil War), and a whole lot of intrigue. I think they're a good match.

Second, I also find some similarities, albeit a little less so, in Mike Mignola's Hellboy. I've only recently started reading through the 'mignolaverse', so my knowledge is somewhat limited. Mainly, is see similarities in the fact that there's a lot of ancient evils in tin cans trying to break out (Daelkyr, Lords of Dust, Quori; Demons, Ancient Witches), spooky-cult stuff (Cults of the Dragon Below, Emerald Claw, Followers of the Lord of Blades; Occult Nazi Shennanigans), and the general dark ambiance in those regards. I could see BRPD-esque adventuring organizations in charge of digging out cults and containing ancient evils. The whole thing with the Daughters of Sora Kell gives me ideas of Baba Yaga and the kerfuffle with the witches in England, along with Ogdru Jahad feeling like a perfect example of an abomination from the Age of Demons.

Anything that inspired you guys and your campaigns?

Title is self explanatory.

Casablanca is obviously regarded as one of the classics of American cinema, but somehow I’ve avoided watching it despite film being one of my main interests. This quarantine finally gave me an opportune time to buckle down for this film. It was everything I expected and more. I knew most of the classic lines, the main musical theme, and the general plot line but I was in no way prepared for the twisting emotional journey it ended up taking me on. I want to note superb performances from every actor involved, Claude Rains as Captain Louis especially stood out to me. The portrayals of morality and ambivalence during World War II were thought provoking and believable. I loved the way it was nearly all set in Rick’s Cafe Americain but never felt small in scope. I loved the little vignettes of the refugee characters and the wait staff. I loved the camera work and close up shots of the actors. I loved so much about this film and I understand completely why it is so beloved. Hot take from me, I think Casablanca is a masterpiece.

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