Spotlight on the Silver Screen

Vera Caspary describes Waldo Lydecker as a "big hunk of blubber" in Chapter 9 of "Laura." In turn, rail-thin Clifton Webb was cast in the film adaptation.

"The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize."

"I'm not a field agent. I just read books!."

I might turn this blog into a recapping of the best lines from 3rd Rock from the Sun.

"You've forgotten your brandy!" Not better than "Well, nobody's perfect" but great nonetheless.

Checking another Billy Wilder off my list tonight with "Witness for the Prosecution."

You don't realize how many sporting apparel brands there are until you watch ESPN for a while.

How many films can you pick out? My count was unfortunately low :(

"This train's headed straight to the cemetery. " The Narrow Margin

"That bullet just ripped through my side and went on about its business."

Thanks for having Sunset Boulevard available at a moment's notice. "An old-time star is involved ... maybe you'd like to hear the facts.'