Movie Club: All About Eve (1950)

Here we go with #28 on the Top 100! Broadway legend Margo Channing takes a young admirer under her wing… only to realize the girl may be after more than advice. All About Eve is a razor‑sharp backstage drama about ambition, aging, and the price of applause. This movie is loaded with witty one-liners and devastating performances, including a young Marilyn Monroe in a scene‑stealing early role.

Why this film still hits

• A record‑setting classic: 14 Oscar nominations, Best Picture winner, and somehow still feels fresh.

• Gender + power: who gets the spotlight, who gets silenced, and how women navigate a rigged stage.

• Art as mirror: fame, friendship, and the stories we tell to survive, perfect for our Mirror in the Sky vibe.

What we’ll discuss

• Ambition vs. integrity (Margo, Eve, Addison—pick your poison)

• How the film skewers celebrity culture long before social media

• The Hays Code era subtext: what’s said vs. what’s deliciously implied

Give this a (re)watch and let's enjoy chatting about another classic together. 💜