Monthly Archives: July 2009

3 things about Joon-ho Bong’s THE HOST

The Host [2006] 1. His hand shaking, holding the bucket of change. 2. They take a flesh sample from his shoulder. 3. She dies at the end. In a different film, she wouldn’t.

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3 things about Andrew Wagner’s STARTING OUT IN THE EVENING

Starting Out in the Evening [2007] 1. “If we get in an accident and die, I won’t be able to tip you well!” 2. She kisses his hand and he drops her coat. 3. The slap.

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3 Things

Hail the Conquering Hero [1944] 1. “Oh, I get it, you’re Daffy-dill from Dopeyville.” “No I’m not. I’m as sane as a Dane.” 2. “Those aren’t lies, they’re campaign promises. People expect ’em.” 3. “I’m not running on a platform of … Continue reading

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3 Things

Che: Part One, The Argentine [2008] 1. He thanks Senator McCarthy for the Bay of Pigs invasion. 2. “Take out your math notebook.” 3. He changes his mind about the makeup and says, “Perhaps a little powder.” Che: Part Two, Guerrilla [2008] … Continue reading

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3 Things

Octopussy [1983] 1. His feet, clad in black loafers, skitter across the gravel at the side of the tracks as he hangs from the outside of the moving train. 2. “Damn it man, there’s a bomb in there!” 007 in … Continue reading

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