The Clock (1945) Directed by Vincente Minnelli, is a little film from a big studio.. ... Many of his films, (especially those with Judy Garland) were big, splashy affairs with a lot of technicolor and a little corn. But in The Clock, all the elements come together in such a quiet, understated sort of way that it lends a unique intimacy and timelessness to the romantic movie genre. ... One almost feels that Joe is going back simply because he has to, that it is an inevitable part of his life, and not necessarily the core of his existence (compare this viewpoint to the major point expressed ...

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Roger & Me by Michael Moore is a documentary that set a new standard and a fresh outlook for a whole genre of films. ... The film opened a lot of eyes into a world that was unseen. ... He interviewed somewhat important spokespeople of General Motors, fired employees and just crazy citizens of Flint that wanted to be in a film. ... Moore filmed him going into General Motor's headquarters and wanted to interview the CEO. ...

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In the film Mel Gibson Plays Jerry Fletcher a working hours cab driver in New York City. ... They seem to always have something to say and there isn't one genre or subject that they don't have an opinion on. ... Jerry Fletcher of The film Conspiracy Theory and Holden Caulfield of the Novel Catcher in the Rye is some what the same person with the same everything that make then who they are. ...

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