Monthly Archives: February 2009

On February 21, the day before the Oscars, I’m going to watch all five Best Picture nominees. All five. AMC is showing them starting at 10.30am, with short breaks between each movie of course. As a member if the press … Continue reading →

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three [1974] 1. Mr. Green sneezes into a handkerchief, checking to make sure his moustache is firmly in place before taking his hand away.2. "How can you run a goddamn railroad if you can’t … Continue reading →

We gave in and just ordered out for pizza. Art of Pizza. What’s on the agenda: Trilogy of Terror, starring Ms. Karen Black, and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. Gotta see it before the crappy remake comes out.

Pandora’s Box [1929] 1. A slinky, black satin mourning dress, which suggests everything except mourning.2. He finishes his phone conversation and she gently takes the handset from him and puts it down.3. They kiss under the mistletoe. He stabs her … Continue reading →

The Pink Panther Strikes Again [1976] 1. Slo-mo fight: referenced in Kung Fu Panda? Clouseau hits Cato on the back of the neck with his nunchucks and the tenor of his battle cry is modified. His stick goes into the … Continue reading →

Sullivan’s Travels [1941] 1. Ants in Your Pants of 19392. A glycerin tear on Veronica Lake’s cheek.3. Sign on the side of a shanty: For Sale F.H.A.

Michael Phelps. BIG DEAL. I say, hooray!

It’s amazing, the comforting effect of Me-TV. The other night Andy was very agitated. We watched about 20 minutes of "The Jeffersons" and he calmed right down. Weezie does that, makes you feel alright again. It was an early episode: … Continue reading →