Monthly Archives: July 2010

3 things about Jacques Tourneur’s OUT OF THE PAST

Posted on July 6, 2010 by robchristopher

Out of the Past [1947] 1. “A dame with a rod is like a guy with a knitting needle.” 2. They lie together on the sand. Boats, nets, moonlight. He looks at her and says, “Baby, I don’t care.” And … Continue reading →

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3 things about Woody Allen’s SHADOWS AND FOG

Posted on July 4, 2010 by robchristopher

Shadows and Fog [1991] 1. “I don’t know enough to be incompetent!” 2. Disturbing image: Jodie Foster licks Woody Allen’s chest. 3. The doctor is strangled on the street just outside the brothel.

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3 things about Jacques Demy’s THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG

Posted on July 3, 2010 by robchristopher

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg [1964] 1. The train pulls away. A man walks by carrying a rolled umbrella. 2. She sings about the drabness of the shop, while standing in front of riotously colorful wallpaper. 3. Deep blue sky with … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Zucker’s THE NAKED GUN: FROM THE FILES OF POLICE SQUAD!

Posted on July 1, 2010 by robchristopher

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! [1988] 1. “Very hot, and awfully wet.” 2. Queen’s nose. 3. “Maybe that doesn’t add up to a hill of beans. But this is our hill. And these are our beans.”

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