Monthly Archives: April 2009

Twitter at the Movies

MASH [1970] 1. From the inside of his coat he casually removes a jar of olives.2. Elliott Gould and Donald Sutherland are both wearing surgical masks. "Actually, I’m Dr. Jekyll and this is my associate Mr. Hyde." Elliott Gould grunts.3. … Continue reading →

Mingus [1968] 1. He calmly demonstrates the rifle by firing it into the ceiling.2. Mingus singing: "My country ’tis of thee/Sweet land of slavery."3. As the eviction proceeds, the bass rests precariously near the curb.

My Brother’s Wedding [1983] 1. Soldier and his woman are lying naked on top of some plastic-wrapped dry cleaning. Pierce brings them a glass of ice water, but Soldier barely takes a sip.2.  Inside the car, they start arguing and … Continue reading →

While I was out of the office yesterday, the axe fell. 15% of my department is gone. I’m still standing. But my job position is changing. Not quite sure how yet. Whew. It’s been the most surreal 2 days in … Continue reading →

Grand Illusion [1937] 1. "I loathe fifes."2.He comes out wearing the dress. Every man in the room is instantly captivated.3. "Don’t shoot! They’re in Switzerland."

Gigantic [2008] 1. "Sorry I’m late, I got lost." "Yeah, the entire city is laid out on a grid system, I can see how that could happen."2. She walks away still wrapped in the blanket, thinks better of it and then … Continue reading →

Boy oh boy, I bet my parents are really glad they aren’t still living in Iowa. I bet they’re glad that I’M not living in Iowa. Sad but true.