Peter Bogdanovich on The Lady From Shanghai

[@benjamintorrie]

An absolute masterpiece in my opinion, one of the greatest films ever ever ever.

[@65g4]

It is a great movie that doesnt get enough attention

[@dannyhustle2599]

Good movie but nah not oe f the greatest. But absolutely one of the best movie with good dialogue

[@randolphwhite3406]

@@dannyhustle2599 It's most definitely one of cinemas greatest films.

[@martynhanson]

Even when Welles is lighting up and doing his tie up is done with class.

[@lynettestuart6368]

Sensational movie by Welles and Rita was filmed for the beauty she truly was...

[@stutzbearcat5624]

I freaking LOVE THAT FILM!!!! Sooo good!!!!!

[@lotteweill]

Thanks for posting this important, informative, insightful commentary

[@pathatfield2543]

I’ve seen this movie multiple times,yet this is the first I’m hearing that it never was released to Welles’ specifications.Obviously,I have a lot to learn.

[@bluecollarlit]

I wish the sound on this was stronger. I'm doing chores and making brunch, and want to listen to this at the same time. But can't hear -- I'll sit down later and do nothing else, just watch and listen. Thank you for posting.

[@dpohunter]

A fantastic Noir! Maybe it's just me, but it seems the viewer has to have a degree in reverse engineering to dissect the labyrinth of deceits being played out under the radar....which makes it all the more riveting. I keep hoping that the excised footage will one day be unearthed in some long-forgotten studio warehouse, and from it a reconstruction depicting the film's original version will take place.

[@coach3155]

try the big sleep homie or the maltese falcon, confusing as shit on a first watch

[@saugusguy]

Harry Cohn hated Orson Welles and the public did not want to see Rita like this look film only received critical Acclaim 40 years after it was released it is recognized today as a masterpiece but at the time everybody thought it was garbage

[@65g4]

So many of his films were not highly thought of when Orson was alive but are now considered masterpieces Touch Of Evil another one. I think The Magnificent Ambersons is great

[@chrisraymondmusic]

Thank you for uploading this!

[@sirtalkalotdoolittle]

Journey into Fear is one of my favorite stories. I didn't know Welles made a film of that. I don't have the eye of Bogdanovich, so I may try to find it. In the same vein I love what he did with The Third Man. Just for fun it would be interesting to see how a studio today would make a movie based on those books. Lots of German SMGs and incredible stunts aboard the tramp steamer or in an amusement park in post-war Vienna.

[@christopherhewitt1903]

Carol Reed directed The Third Man.

[@nhmooytis7058]

Famous Harry Cohn quote: “I have a foolproof device for judging whether a picture is good or bad. If my fanny squirms, it's bad. If my fanny doesn't squirm, it's good.”

[@Shtove]

My impression is the script was kinda made up on the spot. The opening is eye-rollingly bad, with the unbelievable premise and bad Irish accent. But it gradually builds fascination, especially kicking on from the court room scene. Surprised Bogdanovich doesn't rave about Rita Hayworth's close ups - wow. And not just a pin-up.

[@nhmooytis7058]

Audio fades out a bit around 5:39, is it possible to do captions? Thanks.

[@nhmooytis7058]

Would like to read the book about Welles by Bogdanovich. RIP both.

[@checkeredflagfilms]

the film is convoluted...yes but a positively enjoying adventure.

[@nhmooytis7058]

Nowadays younger peopke find a Roadrunner cartoon too challenging to understand 😂

[@bluewheels3980]

I saw the movie for the first time today on a streaming service. I love Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth was beautiful. What the plot was a little cumbersome and more confusing than it needed to be. Although I love the funhouse mirror segments. And if it ever really explained why Rita Hayworth character ended up with the old lawyer in the first place? I know they allude to it in the conversation on the boat when Orson Welles uses the shark metaphor what did they ever explain why or how she ended up with the old lawyer?

[@LeroyKinkade]

Mr Orson Welles. Ladies and Gentleman

[@bluetoad2001]

a Purple comedy with blue and black overtones. one of Orson’s weird romps

[@6ch6ris6]

so why again is this called lady from shanghai? because she was in shanghai before the plot starts? really strange title that confused me through the entire movie

[@brianschwartz5298]

That does come into play a bit later with the Chinese theater and funhouse, where more things are brought to light.

[@nhmooytis7058]

I’m still wondering who the third man was in The Third Man 😅

[@coach3155]

black irish would have been such a better fuckin name

[@nhmooytis7058]

Brilliant comment. Just kidding.😅

[@Vanyel_K]

I love how, when talking about the relationship between him and Rita, she's to blame for everything and Welles faults, including his cheating on her never comes up. Not a balanced interviewee. I wonder what else he doesn't know.

[@maximfranks3944]

00:13 does anyone know where this piece of music is from or what it is called ? Its not in the movie right?

[@artanisknarf]

I believe it is when they are running through the streets of Acapulco in the movie.

[@randolphwhite3406]

it was released in 47 not 48.

[@garrettdavis6500]

I couldn't last 20 minutes through this movie. A snore-fest. Amberson's, too. Although, my mom did like that picture. We both agreed on the Charleston Heston/ Janet Leigh movie. Genuis.

[@warrensimpson3276]

lol I lasted 30 seconds, not fair I know but his constant talking in that terrible Irish accent......!!

[@65g4]

Touch Of Evil is a masterpiece

[@65g4]

Snore fest really its only 80 minutes god pathetic you didnt even try

[@6ch6ris6]

2/3rds of this movie is just plain boring and the rest is way too complicated yet shot in a genius way. the ending in the fun house is amazing, but i really didn't like the incredibly long build up to it. it just feels like nothing is really happening and yes most of the characters are eye-rolling stupid and annoying. maybe just not my kind of movie :(

[@6ch6ris6]

@Chuck Stephens wow did i personally offend you? chill out :D

[@randolphwhite3406]

I think its maybe not your kind of film because this movie is a masterpiece.

[@6ch6ris6]

@@randolphwhite3406 why?

[@MatthewDLDavidson]

Because of the unusual story structure, the incredible camera angles, the editing, the fine acting, the unusually unlikable characters, the lack of a traditional happy Hollywood ending, the fantastic mirror sequence, the way the actors lines overlap over one another’s, the sets, having a chase scene in a Chinese opera...really, the innovations are endless and can’t really be appreciated without multiple viewings and a clear understanding of the usual Hollywood pablum which preceded it.

[@nhmooytis7058]

Maybe you have crap taste.😂

[@Mehrdaad1]

Total joke ! Insulting to noir

[@nhmooytis7058]

Thanks O cinema critic extraordinaire 😂😂😂