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Monthly Archives: August 2010
3 things about Anton Corbijn’s THE AMERICAN
The American [2010] 1. “Don’t make friends. You used to know that, Jack.” 2. They stroll past a pair of lovers on a bench, kissing. The priest says, “I wonder how many bastards have been made here.” 3. He carefully … Continue reading
New cocktail: MYSTERIOUS FLAME
Mysterious Flame 2 oz. gold rum (DonQ) 1/2 oz. dark rum (Myers’s) 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice 1/4 oz. apricot brandy 1/4 oz. Don’s mix Shake well with cracked ice, pour unstrained into a tumbler or tiki mug. Add more … Continue reading
3 things about Lone Scherfig’s AN EDUCATION
An Education [2009] 1. She places the wrapped package on top of the book she’s just been given. The package is the exact shape and size of the book. 2. “David! I don’t want to lose my virginity to a … Continue reading
3 things about David Lean’s THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI
The Bridge on the River Kwai [1957] 1. “I have already given the order.” Unspeakable weariness. 2. Night. In the center of the river, a glowing green rock. 3. He drops his stick; the spell is broken.
3 things about Alfonso Cuarón’s CHILDREN OF MEN
Children of Men [2006] 1. “This is the country we live in.” 2. “Pull my finger.” 3. “I’m going to name her Dylan, it’s a girl’s name too.”
3 things about Luis Buñuel’s THE BRUTE
The Brute [1953] 1. The old woman lies in bed smoking a cigarette, pleading for money to buy medicine. 2. One by one she snips the heads off the flowers. 3. The old man waddles past his son’s corpse to … Continue reading
3 things about Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger’s THE RED SHOES
The Red Shoes [1948] 1. “It is much more disheartening to have to steal than to be stolen from.” 2. A ballroom made of drapes and chandeliers. 3. He bends down and takes off the red shoes. You can see … Continue reading
3 things about Kelly Reichardt’s OLD JOY
Old Joy [2006] 1. The dog’s name is Lucy. 2. “It’s all one thing now. There’s trees in the city, and garbage in the forest.” 3. His hand loosens its grip.
3 things about Wim Wenders’ PARIS, TEXAS
Paris, Texas [1984] 1. Dean Stockwell compares shoe sizes with Harry Dean Stanton. 2. Star Wars bedsheets. 3. He stops playing with his toys. He slowly stands up, walks over and puts his arms around her.
3 things about Todd Solondz’s LIFE DURING WARTIME
Life During Wartime [2009] 1. “No, I dried myself off with some paper towels.” 2. Charlotte Rampling: “I see a man. He’s alone. He’s straight. And that’s good enough for me.” 3. Allison Janney’s v-neck tanline.
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