December 27 movie: The Third Man. Unfortunately I didn't get to see the whole thing, but my dad and I watched about half and caught all the really good parts. Except the final shot, which I had to miss, alas. I went out with my sister that night and I couldn't very well tell her to wait so I could watch the last few minutes of a movie I've seen a bunch of times already.
When we got to the big reveal (the scene that, if you've seen this movie you know what I'm talking about, and if you haven't, go see it right now!!!) I said to my dad that I felt a little sad that I can never see that scene for the first time again. He made the most hilarious comment: "Just wait thirty years, and it's as if you're seeing it for the first time again." I bet that's true, but as I said to him at the time, I don't think I can stay away from this movie for that long.
Joseph Cotten narrates the Lux version. Pretty good, but it's a little disconcerting not to have his sidekick in it.
You mean Trevor Howard? He's terrific.