You Must Remember This Stanley Donen 1967-1984 (The Old Man is Still Alive, Part 13)
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Apr 8, 2025 Dive into the evolution of a legendary filmmaker who went from Broadway to Hollywood. Explore his mastery in crafting romantic comedies and the challenges he faced during his mid-career shift. Discover the complexities behind films like 'Two for the Road' and 'Bedazzled,' which tackled themes of love and morality. Reflect on the tumultuous productions and behind-the-scenes dynamics that shaped his later works, highlighting the struggle to stay relevant in a changing industry. Tune in for an engaging journey through cinematic history!
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Two for the Road and Hepburn
- Donen's Two for the Road starred Audrey Hepburn, challenging her usual image.
- The film explored the complexities of marriage, with Hepburn playing a woman her actual age and committing adultery.
Fox and the PCA
- The Production Code Administration criticized Two for the Road's depiction of premarital sex.
- Donen felt the film was misunderstood by Fox, which misjudged its target audience.
Test Screening Disaster
- A test screening of Two for the Road with college students and Bosley Crowther went poorly.
- Donen verbally attacked Crowther for his negative comments and preference for Antonioni's Blow-Up.