Daily Archives: October 1, 2010

3 things about Anthony Mann’s GOD’S LITTLE ACRE

God’s Little Acre [1958] 1. Shovelfuls of dirt soar skyward from a deep hole in the ground. 2. The faster he pumps the cool water into the tub the more excited she gets. 3. Michael Landon plays a backwater albino. … Continue reading

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3 things about Bertrand Tavernier’s THE PRINCESS OF MONTPENSIER

The Princess of Montpensier [2010] 1. The Duc relates the recipe for the eels, with great relish and in great detail. 2. She rushes out of the bedroom of the newlyweds, holding a cloth. “Just a mousy squeak,” she tells … Continue reading

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