Previous SnoopEuro 2016 Next SnoopIn A World Shirley Yanez / 28 June 2016 / Categories: Movie Sunset Boulevard This is my all time favorite black and white movie which I have watched at least 2o times over the years.This dark tragic story is set in the 50s Hollywood movie days and focuses around the lead character Norma Desmond, a silent-screen goddess whose delusional belief in her own indestructibility turnes her into a demented recluse in a large house with her man servant.The falling to bits Sunset Boulevard mansion where she lives with only her butler, Max who was once her director and husband has become her self-contained world as Norma dreams of a comeback to the movie world.When Norma begins a relationship with Joe Gillis, a small-time writer who becomes her lover to fund his lifestyle, it all ends with murder and total madness. This Black and white movie is perfect gripping drama that keeps you fixated on Norma Desmond and tells the true tale and backstory of what happens in Hollywood when you are well and truly past it. Print Rate this snoop: 5.0 963 Rant Or RaveRaveProsClassic Hollywood ConsNone Shirley YanezShirley Yanez I am the CEO of Venus Cow A made in England ethical fashion brand based in Leicester. I love good food, films that have a true story, affordable luxury and making brands accountable for their behaviour. I love all kinds of music including Rock, Opera, R&B and classical. When I travel 5 star has Other snoops by Shirley Yanez Contact snooper Full biography Full biography I love good food, books and films that tell a true story behind them. I love affordable luxury and making brands accountable and more transparent. I love all kinds of music, including Rock, Opera, R&B and classical. When I travel 5 star, it has to be 5 star, including good food, comfort, good sheets and no kids in the pool. I love well made clothes and hate fast disposable fashion. I am well travelled and my favourite places include Marbella, Portofino, St Tropez, LA and Paris. x Facebook page Twitter Linked In Instagram Website Comments are only visible to subscribers. Contact author Message sent. Name: Please enter your name. Please enter your name. Email: Please enter a valid email address. Please enter a valid email address. Please enter your email. Subject: Please enter a subject Please enter a subject Message: Please enter the message. I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use. Please select if you agree. Please solve captcha Please solve captcha. Close x