Billy Wilder tells the story of a man’s (Ray Milland) alcoholic weekend, and the lies he tells to family and friends about his drinking. Surprisingly gritty and emotional for the era, and photography that heightens the mood. Also, Jane Wyman, Philip Terry, and Frank Faylen again. The Lost Weekend Shelly Brisbin with Nathan Alderman and Micheline Maynard Referenced Works The Lost Weekend Show Notes & Links Get in touch with the show at [email protected], Mastodon or Bluesky. Check out our new LTS BookShop.org page. The Movie: review/commentary on a single classic film The Lost Weekend trailer Available to stream, rent or buy digitally On disc: Blu-ray The Self-Referential LTS 100 The Smell Of Murder 72 He’s Got Acreage 128 Annette Bening Energy 33 Nice Guy, Or Good Man? 60 Celebrate The Teresa Wright-Aissance Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.