Daily Archives: October 12, 2008

3 things about Francis Ford Coppola’s THE GODFATHER, PART II

The Godfather: Part II [1974] 1. Fredo orders a banana daiquiri. Michael orders a club soda. 2. Vito disassembles the gun and drops the various parts down different chimneys. 3. “Keep your friends close but your enemies closer.”

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3 things about Stephen Frears’ FAIL SAFE

Fail Safe [2000] 1. Introduced by Walter Cronkite. Walter Cronkite. 2. Secretary of Defense: “We do not engage in sneak attacks!” 3. Black unzips a small pocket on the sleeve of his flightsuit and removes the vial of poison. His hand … Continue reading

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Yesterday afternoon I walked to the Music Box. It was a perfect autumn afternoon. It was quite warm and all the restaurants and cafes had their tables out on the sidewalks. People were sitting outside, alone or in groups. And … Continue reading

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