The Oscar-nominated Crossfire deals with racism and antisemitism as the film adapts The Brick Foxhole for the screen. “Well, hate – Monty’s kind of hate – is like a gun. If you carry it around with you, it can go off and kill somebody.” – Captain Finlay (Robert Young) Captain Finlay gets a number of money quotes throughout the film. Sadly, these quotes are still quite relevant today. Here’s one that unfortunately still stands out…
"Crossfire: 1947 Oscar Nominee Deals With Antisemitism"Tag: Crossfire
While antisemitism is at its highest levels in recent years, TCM is taking a trip down memory lane in its Jewish Experience programming. I’ve reviewed a few of these films already and also have links where applicable. I’m going to try and write some additional reviews but with my January schedule being what it is, I’m not sure how many other reviews will be appearing on the site. There’s nothing like starting out January with…
"TCM Honors The Jewish Experience In January"