Dinner at Eight // Once Upon A Time in Hollywoodland

dir. George Cukor // 1933 // 1 hr 53 min

A glittering cross-section of Depression-era high society, “Dinner at Eight” is a grand ensemble comedy with a razor blade under its smile. With lavishly dressed and wickedly observant characters, the film tracks a single society dinner as ambition, desperation, romance, and class anxiety quietly combust. Director George Cukor balances elegance and cruelty with expert control, delivering a sophisticated comedy that feels as sharp and as relevant as ever.

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