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Random off-schedule movie today in just a few hours!

The Big Sleep - initial cut! This film was initially produced in late 1944, but the film's release was delayed by over a year due to the studio wanting to release war films in anticipation of the end of World War II. A cut was released to servicemen overseas in 1945 shortly after its completion. This is the version we will see today! Alas, I have not found subtitles for this version.

During its delay, Bogart and Bacall married and Bacall was cast in Confidential Agent. When that movie failed, reshoots were done in early 1946 meant to take advantage of the public's fascination with "Bogie and Bacall". THAT 1946 version was the theatrical release. The changes mean this earlier version is more coherent and the alternate harder to follow but more steamy.

We’ll start at 1PM EDT/5pm UTC on Blorptube (again, use VPN):

https://blorp.bot.nu/o/visual_cuisine

Letterboxd:

• https://letterboxd.com/film/the-big-sleep/

Doesthedogdie.com link:

https://www.doesthedogdie.com/media/236810

CWs:

• Stalking
• someone watched without knowing
• drugs/alcohol
• gambling
• woman slapped
• restraints
• unconsciousness
• death
• gun violence
• car crash
• mentally ill person is violent
• large age gap

Links to versions of The Big Sleep:

• 1945 cut (we'll watch - no subs): https://tankie.tube/w/bw6ZJ7pkUkhVLk3sM6SDJT
• 1946 Theatrical Release (subtitles): https://tankie.tube/w/1UtkRDnHYhjs5UT6njG4V7

P.S. I plan on showing movies in the Tuesday 5pm EDT/9pm UTC slot. Guitar Wolf was requested, and before that, I'm planning on a pre-code film of poverty and love (and with problematic, cringey issues). I hope the incongruity is enjoyed by all.