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Monthly Archives: September 2009
3 things about Martin Scorsese’s THE COLOR OF MONEY
The Color of Money [1986] 1. “You’re an incredible flake.” The look on Cruise’s face: he’s been unmasked. 2. Forest Whitaker as a pool shark. 3. Lincoln Tap Room. Slushy street.
3 things about Mark Sandrich’s TOP HAT
Top Hat [1935] 1. Fred straightens out the crease in the newspaper. 2. Ginger’s feather dress shedding feathers. 3. “I cannot understand who wrote this!” “Sounds like Gertrude Stein.”
3 things about Charlie Kaufman’s SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK
Synecdoche, New York [2008] second viewing: 1. “It’s green. You probably ate something green.” 2. He looks to his left and there she is. “Hi,” she says. 3. Reel-to-reel tape recorder playing street ambiance through loudspeakers.
3 Things
Secret Beyond the Door [1948] 1. The figures in the jury box, all dressed alike. Shadowy grey suits and ties. 2. She parts the curtains and sees an exact duplicate. 3. David curled up in the chair, reading a book, … Continue reading
Status
So far, in my poll to determine which movies I’ll see at CIFF this year, the frontrunners are A Frozen Flower The Revenant Air Doll Police, Adjective Mother Antichrist Alas I’ve just discovered that there is not likely to be an advance … Continue reading
3 things about Richard Fleischer’s MANDINGO
Mandingo [1975] 1. He puts his bare feet on the stomach of a slave child, in order to draw out the rheumatism. 2. “She slipped her sucker–fell down the stairs, she did.” 3. The German woman reaches into Mede’s shorts … Continue reading
Choose My Adventure
What should I see at this year’s Chicago International Film Festival? You tell me: VOTE!
3 things about Roeland Kerbosch’s FOR A LOST SOLDIER
For a Lost Soldier [1992] 1. Birth of a calf. Hooves first. 2. Naked backside drying in the sun. 3. Bits of the wet, crumbled photo in his hand.
3 Things
The Informant! [2009] 1. The agent finishes eating a granola bar while examining the box. “Corn syrup!” he exclaims, smiling and shaking his head. 2. Mark adjusts his wig. 3. They conduct a lie detector test. Silly country tune on … Continue reading
3 Things
Whirlpool [1949] 1. In Anne’s bedroom: a group of shelves arranged in the shape of an inverted pyramid. Above Korvo’s bed: a group of masks hung on the wall, forming a circle. 2. “Here’s hoping your new marriage gives you … Continue reading
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