Monica [2023]
1. The subtlest of tears.
2. Balloons at night.
3. Pre-performance pep talk.
This film is something special.
Monica [2023]
1. The subtlest of tears.
2. Balloons at night.
3. Pre-performance pep talk.
This film is something special.
Demon Seed [1977]
1. “I am interested in the uncertain futures of seashores, deserts and children.”
“I refuse to accept your pessimism.”
“You refuse to accept the truth. And I refuse to assist you in the rape of the Earth.”
2. Smoldering debris on the kitchen floor.
3. They watch fascinated as he shuts himself off.
Saint Jack [1979]
1. Marriage ruins your sense of humor.
2. Singapore Slings at the Raffles Hotel.
3. “Ah, keep it down, can’t you Froggie?”
“Keep it down? I’ve been trying all night to keep it up!”
Bonus: I will never think of “Goldfinger” in the same way ever again.
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence [1983]
1. Displaying the evidence of the beatings to the court.
2. He has become a Buddhist.
3. “I wish I could sing.”
The Women [1939]
1. Glam cowgirl duds.
2. Scratching her back..
3. “May I suggest, if you’re dressing to please Stephen, not that one. He doesn’t like such obvious effects.”
“Thanks for the tip. But when anything I wear doesn’t please Stephen, I take it off.”
The Woman King [2022]
1. Royal pool.
2. Portuguese boytoy.
3. They begin to dance together and briefly forget everything else.
The Sword in the Stone [1963]
1. Plump lady squirrel.
2. Bermuda.
3. Germ.
Bend of the River [1952]
1. The relative softness and hardness of biscuits.
2. Knife flashing in the light.
3. Vicious water fight.
And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine [2023]
1. A scientific explanation of how seeing images can produce adrenaline and dopamine, immediately followed by a startling example.
2. In order to preserve an illusion, certain things must remain hidden.
3. Unable (or unwilling) to unplug his livestreamed existence.
After Yang [2021]
1. Eating ramen at the same time but not together.
2. He tells her that he’s been watching a documentary.
3. Working, sleeping at the office.