Monthly Archives: January 2007

Here are a couple interesting thoughts I had during the film: In the extended shot of Ed telling Paul about finding Taylor’s dead body, Paul is brushing his teeth.  I believe he only started brushing his teeth once he told … Continue reading →

There are obvious differences of the film The Glass Key compared to the novel.  One of the main things that the film lacks is complexity.  As Dr. Campbell said earlier in class, Hollywood simplifies the emotions.  The film has a … Continue reading →

After reading The Glass Key, I couldn’t help but relate the novel to the film Chinatown (1974).  Both involve a corrupt power pulling strings in the background while a lowly detective keeps snooping around.  In both instances we aren’t really … Continue reading →