Casablanca was banned on March 19, 1942, for infringing on the Emergency Powers Order (EPO), preserving wartime neutrality in the way it portrayed Vichy France and Nazi Germany in a "sinister light."
After its 1942 ban, Casablanca was later passed with cuts on June 15, 1945, after the Emergency Powers Order (EPO) was lifted – this time the cuts were to dialogue between Rick and Ilsa referring to their love affair. It seemed even talking about affairs was forbidden.
Thanks John. You can identify the moment of Rick's redemtion when he nods to the band to strike up the Marseillaise. Also the Western, Shane was of a similar nature when he urges the homesteaders to resist the ranchers.
Excellent review of a movie I also greatly value....you left out the greatest line, which I often use, "This looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship" That refers to the potential to surmount any number of contradictions when committed to a common cause. The biggest problem, which I forget to address in my talk, is that many assume one must make all sorts of compromises in order to form an inclusive common front. It is the complete opposite. One should be absolutely uncompromising about one's position, but willing to work with others on those things one has in common, and only on those things. Those who are successful in revolution are those who are absolutely unwilling to compromise. We may seem like the outsiders now, but in the next year, the situation will alter radically.
Casablanca was banned on March 19, 1942, for infringing on the Emergency Powers Order (EPO), preserving wartime neutrality in the way it portrayed Vichy France and Nazi Germany in a "sinister light."
After its 1942 ban, Casablanca was later passed with cuts on June 15, 1945, after the Emergency Powers Order (EPO) was lifted – this time the cuts were to dialogue between Rick and Ilsa referring to their love affair. It seemed even talking about affairs was forbidden.
[So they didn’t have Paris?]
Interesting
Thanks John. You can identify the moment of Rick's redemtion when he nods to the band to strike up the Marseillaise. Also the Western, Shane was of a similar nature when he urges the homesteaders to resist the ranchers.
The Western, Valdez Is Coming, is another great film, with multiple redemptions.
Just ordered. Will watch tonight.
I’ll have to watch Shane. Haven’t yet.
Like others, I have watched Shane many, many times. Treat yourself to an absolute classic.
Much like High Noon and the Man from Laramie.
Excellent review of a movie I also greatly value....you left out the greatest line, which I often use, "This looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship" That refers to the potential to surmount any number of contradictions when committed to a common cause. The biggest problem, which I forget to address in my talk, is that many assume one must make all sorts of compromises in order to form an inclusive common front. It is the complete opposite. One should be absolutely uncompromising about one's position, but willing to work with others on those things one has in common, and only on those things. Those who are successful in revolution are those who are absolutely unwilling to compromise. We may seem like the outsiders now, but in the next year, the situation will alter radically.
You make an important point indeed.