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Monthly Archives: February 2011
3 things about Jack Smight’s AIRPORT 1975
Airport 1975 [1974] 1. “Is that a double?” she asks the stewardess. “Good. Keep ’em coming.” 2. Shag carpet mural on the wall in the lounge. 3. Charlton Heston grits his teeth and says, “Climb, baby, climb!”
3 things about George Seaton’s AIRPORT
Airport [1970] 1. She resists his advances. He whines, “If you get me up to full throttle and then throw me in reverse, you could damage my engine.” 2. Maureen Stapleton booking it down the empty concourse. In heels. 3. … Continue reading
3 things about Cristi Puiu’s AURORA
Aurora [2010] 1. Fog. Mud. The side of a truck. He looks to see if anyone is coming. 2. “Same Old Song” is playing in the supermarket. 3. The policeman tells him to write down his statement but forgets to … Continue reading
3 things about Catherine Breillat’s THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
The Sleeping Beauty [2010] 1. The evil fairy cuts the umbilical cord with a giant pair of rusty shears. 2. The shelves of her sleeping closet are jammed with alarm clocks. 3. “You love me as before?” he asks. “As … Continue reading
3 things about Igor Sterk’s 9:06
9:06 [2009] 1. He hands her some wilted flowers and they almost immediately start screwing. 2. An overturned car in a wheat field. 3. On the wall is a giant, hand-drawn poster of Yuri Gagarin.
3 things about Jonathan Frakes’ STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT
Star Trek: First Contact [1996] 1. The eyeball begins to yield. 2. “Data, I’m sure it’s a fascinating experience but perhaps you should deactivate your emotion chip for now.” Data jerks his head back and we hear a click. “Done.” 3. … Continue reading
3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s AND EVERYTHING IS GOING FINE
And Everything Is Going Fine [2010] 1. His mother looks at him. “How shall I do it, dear? Shall I do it in the garage? With the car?” 2. As he gets older, his right eye begins to droop. 3. … Continue reading
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3 things about Jan Troell’s EVERLASTING MOMENTS
Everlasting Moments [2008] 1. A ship is tattooed across his back. As he plays the accordion, wind goes in and out of the sails. 2. A horse named Kropotkin. 3. “Years later, I discovered an undeveloped plate in her camera. It … Continue reading
3 things about Ranald MacDougall’s THE WORLD, THE FLESH AND THE DEVIL
The World, The Flesh and the Devil [1959] 1. He rings the bell. Across the city, a parade of lions. 2. “Don’t shaft me! I won’t stand still for it!” 3. He drops the pile of dishes down the airshaft.
3 things about Quentin Tarantino’s INGLOUROUS BASTERDS
Inglourious Basterds [2009] 1. Three glasses. 2. “Not me. I prefer smoking, drinking, and ordering at restaurants. But I see your point.” 3. Ghost projected on smoke.
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