Noah Isenberg’s We’ll Always Have Casablanca is an engaging
read for Casablanca devotees and
casual fans alike. Brimming with fresh insight, Isenberg walks his readers
through the life of this classic film from its inception as a 1940s stage play
through its current status as a legendary cultural icon. Highlights of the book
include enjoyable anecdotes about the writing and casting of the movie, as well
as relevant insights into the world of refugees in the 1940s and today. Isenberg’s
intelligent and entertaining study of the genius, mystery, and timeless
relevancy of this memorable film thoroughly demonstrates to his readers why
we’ll always have Casablanca.
Reviewed by Chiara Genovese, Zauel Library
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