Present Joys

“We thank the Lord of heaven and earth
who hath preserved us from our birth
for present joys, for blessings past,
and for the hope of heaven at last.”

The Stranger. Yes, Orson Welles does look freakishly like John Candy as Steve Roman, but even so this is a stellar movie. Great clothes (with a real New England proto-ivy style feel), great acting, and great directing. I’m no film buff, but this is the kind of movie that makes me want to study Welles’ directing techniques; there are many beautifully-done shots in this film. What’s not to love?