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In this episode, I talk about the 1945 film "Humoresque." Joan Crawford plays a socialite tormented by her love for a younger man--played by John Garfield--who is a passionate violinist trying to break into the music world. Her money and connections help him find success, but her hard-drinking and intense desire lead to her own self-destruction. I adore this film. I talk about the music in it, how it looks at desire, and much more. As always, there are spoilers in this episode.Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull Show Notes: Use the code “CINEMA” to get your first month free at OVID.TVMy favorite films on OVIDKelly Loves TonyA Maid for EachMy episode on Michael Curtiz's Mildred PierceMy episode on Jane Campion's In the CutAutumn LeavesFranz WaxmanIsaac SternRebecca by Daphne du MaurierRebecca by Alfred HitchcockThe Postman Always Rings TwiceLauraDouble IndemnityLeave Her to HeavenOn the WaterfrontA Streetcar Named DesireRebel Without a CauseMy episode on Joachim Trier's Oslo August 31stMy episode on Wim Wenders's Wings of DesireMy episode on Vittorio De Sica's Umberto D."Vissi d'arte" sung by Maria Callas"China" by Tori AmosSusan Sontag's "Reborn"All My SourcesHumoresque DVDYou Must Remember This episode on John GarfieldYou Must Remember This series on Joan Crawford