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a pre-Hays Code throuple comedy that’s an absolute treat. Delightful performances and even better costumes.
Jan 29, 2024
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Fantastic pre-Code Hollywood flick from Ernst Lubitsch.
Has a female lead with agency and is about a thruple.
May 2, 2024
Ernst Lubitsch, 1933. Erotic. Sucker for movies based on plays, and this one is the best of the best. Polyamory, power exchange, mom stuff. Miriam Hopkins!
Jan 24, 2024
I was so incredibly delighted by 'Jewel Robbery' that immediately after, in the span of 3 days, I have watched 4 other films starring these 2 (that being William Powell and Kay Francis) (+ 2 other 1930s comedies of a similar type [yes, I have a lot of free evenings this week lol])!
I hope that quickly conveys just how fun a watch this is! How charming the performances, how lovely the costumes, how silly the premise and how wonderfully committed the film is to it! It does exactly what it needs to and dares to do nothing else unnecessary!
If you haven't gotten into old movies I think this one might just do the trick!
If we're gonna live in a hellscape echo of the 30's we might as well marvel at the movies they made, and get a good dose of empathy for all those who watched this in the theater back then.
(S/O to the director btw, who helped people flee Germany!)
Apr 3, 2025
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Mayors are universally the most insane people on the planet. I’m obsessed with learning about them and their bizarre fiefdoms
Jan 28, 2024
the colors are so soothing…the lack of information is so mysterious…I don‘t even like risotto that much but this cover has enchanted me
Feb 5, 2024
Nothing is a better reset than sitting alone with the ocean. Growing up on islands gave me a love for the choppy waters that were never more than a few minutes away, and as an adult I’ve rediscovered the companionship that they provide. Sneaking to the beach on the way home from work or on a lunch break feels like getting away with something in the best way. The worse the weather and the rockier the beach, the better time you’ll have–especially if you have a warm car to retreat to.
Feb 23, 2024