Ellery Cushing is full of catchy sayings and old-fashioned wisdom. But all that his family cares about is how much money he makes, and all that his boss at the newspaper sees is that Cushing is getting too old to keep up with his work.
You should probably watch A Successful Failure if you are in the mood for something that feels like a warm blanket with a few holes in it. It is perfect for anyone who feels like the world is moving a bit too fast for them lately. If you hate movies where people talk in constant riddles or moral lessons, you will defi...
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"You should probably watch A Successful Failure if you are in the mood for something that feels like a warm blanket with a few holes in it. It is perfect for anyone who feels like the world is moving a bit too fast for them lately. If you hate movies where people talk in constant riddles or moral lessons, you will definitely want to turn this one off after ten minutes. It’s got that specific 1930s earnestness that can be a bit much if you aren't ready for it. The guy who can't stop quoting thin..."
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