Harold Lloyd Retrospective Offers a Chance for Reassessment
Although his name appears in the credits primarily as an actor, Lloyd was a firm presence behind the camera and, I would argue, among the finest of comedy directors.

The sacrifices we make for those close to us. Cajoled by the daughter of a friend, I agreed to watch “Top Gun: Maverick,” the movie Steven Spielberg claimed “saved Hollywood’s ass.” I don’t know about Hollywood, but my behind was markedly discomfited during the run of the picture. Not because high-end, machine-tooled products aren’t to my taste, but because I was reminded of Harold Lloyd.
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