Monthly Archives: June 2009

3 things about George A. Romero’s DAWN OF THE DEAD

Dawn of the Dead [1978] 1. Signs at the mall indicate a Christmas Clearance Sale. 2. High-tech turntable. 3. Fran exchanges a melancholy look with Baseball Zombie.

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3 Things

The Straight Story [1999] 1. Rainy night. The small house, as seen from above. Toylike. Lightning flashes. Dissolve to green grass — for a brief moment it resembles streaks of green water.2. "My god, you must be thirsty!"3. The mower … Continue reading

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3 Things

The Straight Story [1999] 1. Rainy night. The small house, as seen from above. Toylike. Lightning flashes. Dissolve to green grass — for a brief moment it resembles streaks of green water.2. "My god, you must be thirsty!"3. The mower … Continue reading

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

The Man Who Knew Too Much [1956] 1. “Sewing machines! It looks just like on television.” 2. Bernard fixes her a drink. She brings the glass to her lips but doesn’t take a sip. Then she puts the glass down … Continue reading

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

The Man Who Knew Too Much [1956] 1. “Sewing machines! It looks just like on television.” 2. Bernard fixes her a drink. She brings the glass to her lips but doesn’t take a sip. Then she puts the glass down … Continue reading

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3 things about Brian De Palma’s THE UNTOUCHABLES

The Untouchables [1987] 1. Roosevelt University as the stand-in for the Lexington Hotel. 2. Nitti carries a card from the Mayor. 3. “I told him his name was in the ledger.”

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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s OUT OF SIGHT

Out of Sight [1998] 1. Snowflakes drifting down, as seen through the windows of the hotel bar. 2. Whiteboy Bob liberates an armful of steaks from the fridge. 3. “You wanted to tussle so we tussled.”

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Heads Up

Two cool movies opening at the Siskel on Friday. Both of ’em are worth your time. Daytime Drinking is like Jarmusch remaking After Hours, and Objectified is the followup to Helvetica.

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3 Things

Daytime Drinking [2008] 1. He throws the cell phone into the water. Then, a moment later, he looks down at his empty hand. Realization.2. He pretends to sleep. She mutters, "Son of a bitch." He opens his eyes, says, "Excuse … Continue reading

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3 things about Matt Ogens’ CONFESSIONS OF A SUPERHERO

Confessions of a Superhero [2007] 1. “Marilyn Monroe” bitching about the lack of tips from a group of “oriental” tourists. 2. Bonnie poses next to a Crystal Gale album cover. 3. Chris/Superman gives Bonnie a Superman engagement ring.

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