Daily Archives: July 21, 2008

3 things about Michael Ritchie’s THE CANDIDATE

The Candidate [1972] 1. On a TV monitor during the setup for the debate, for a brief moment the two candidates’ heads are superimposed. Brilliant. 2. Peter Boyle grabs a chair and backs himself into the elevator, shouting, “Stay back! … Continue reading

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3 things about Zoe Cassavetes’ BROKEN ENGLISH

Broken English [2007] 1. She tries on the dress by draping it in front of her, inserting her head in the neck-holewhile it’s still on the hanger. 2. Julien grabs her bag, tugs on her arm and physically drags her … Continue reading

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