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Ep 22 - The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)

Ep 22 - The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)

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I've told you a hundred times. I don't want to win awards. Give me pictures that end with a kiss and black ink on the books.

This time on IotPS, we dive into the glitzy shadows of Hollywood’s golden age with Vincente Minnelli’s classic melodrama. From ruthless ambition to romantic ruin, we unravel how this 1952 gem lays bare the cost of chasing cinematic greatness. Join us as we dissect Kirk Douglas’s Oscar-nominated portrayal of a charismatic yet morally bankrupt producer, the film’s striking structure, and why its themes still hit hard in today’s industry. Glamour, betrayal, and the price of legacy — let’s talk about The Bad and the Beautiful.

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