The Last Reel with Allan Arkush — Dinner and a Movie with Ernst
Trailers From Hell Guru Allan Arkush’s The Last Reel video essay series preps a scrumptious cinematic meal! Get ready for “Dinner and a Movie with Ernst” — Lubitsch, that is!
In this Last Reel, Allan hopes to explain why Ernst Lubitsch ranks among Allan’s all-time top five directors. Allan saw To Be or Not To Be in 1970 and has been in pursuit of his other 73 films since then.
We’re having roast chicken and potatoes, a tomato medley, and a table full of desserts. While we eat, we can feast upon anecdotes, clips, a cutdown of an early silent about cross-dressing (I Don’t Want to Be a Man), and of course liberal helpings of To Be Or Not To Be, Design for Living, Ninotchka, and The Shop Around the Corner.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with this ongoing series Allan. It is fantastic to spend time with Professor Arkush many miles away from the AFI building. Anytime you are near the Ft. Lauderdale area, we will save you a seat at the table.