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.

Via Film Forum
Harold Lloyd in ‘Safety Last.’ Via Film Forum

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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