Within the past two weeks the New York Times has had two reviews (here and here, where you click on the AO Scott video) of it's A Wonderful Life. They point out the real reason to movie is great--it is an extraordinarily dark and in some ways tragic film.
Beyond that, this scene does a great job of explaining financial disintermediation. It is fun to use in class.
Friday, December 19, 2008
George Bailey explains bank runs
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This is a pickle, Richard. This *is* a pickle.
"Your money's not here! The money's in Joe's house!"
Lot of great quotes in that little slice of film.
Thanks for reminding me what a great movie that was.
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