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Because You WatchedAll About Eve

Netflix Guides a Millennial Through the Golden Age of Cinema
By Hannah Koeller

Synopsis:
An aging Broadway diva employs a starstruck fan as her assistant only to learn that the woman is a
conniving upstart. (Source: Netflix)
All About Eve debuted in October of 1950 and received rave reviews upon its release. It earned 14
Academy Award nominations and won six. So far, this is the only film in history to receive four acting
nominations for women. The film has a score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and also presents a
young, unknown Marilyn Monroe in one of her earliest film roles. Have I convinced you to watch it
yet??

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This movie was much more progressive than I expected. It uses voice over narration, flashbacks, and
freeze frames. Bette Davis plays the role of strong female actress, Margo Channing; she is bold,
sarcastic, loud and I love it. (Maybe in part because I can relate to the sassiness she exudes.) This
film, in ways, is timeless and the issues remain very relevant today. The main character grows
concerned that directors, writers and producers will want to start casting younger actresses to play
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I also noticed a few things that would definitely not fly today. After Margo meets her biggest fan, Eve
(played by Anne Baxter), she hires her as an assistant and lets her move into the house.
Whaaat?! That is crazy!
Occasionally nowadays, we hear about celebrities having stalkers or crazed fans breaking into their
homes. So, naturally, we assume nothing good can come from this situation. (And, in this case, we
would be right.) Similarly, at the end of the movie, Eve walks into her hotel room to find a young girl
sleeping on her couch. Initially she threatens to call the police, but the girl begs her not to and Eve
sits down, has a drink and starts chatting away with her biggest fan. Just hanging out. Im not sure
celebrities today would be so chill about someone finding their hotel room and waiting for them to get
home. But then again, I dont think celebrities are seen as quite as accessible today as they might
have been back in 1950. In 2015, social media is the only thing that makes famous people seem
within reach.
Top 3 Takeaways
1. This movies main topics remain relevant 65 years later.
2. Women can, have and will always play powerful leading roles.
3. I knew Eve was sketchy from the beginning.
Favorite quote:
She loves me like a father. Also, shes loaded. Max Fabian (played by Gregory Ratoff), Margos
producer
Hannahs rating:
9.5/10
I would recommend this movie to anyone who has not seen it yet. And if you have, let me know your
thoughts! Whether you love old movies, fantastic screenwriting or simply want to be entertained, All
About Eve will not leave you disappointed.
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