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Monthly Archives: April 2011
3 things about Julian Schnabel’s MIRAL
Miral [2010] 1.“Miral is a red flower. It grows on the side of the road. You’ve probably seen millions of them.” 2. Vibrating bedrail. Vibrating navel. 3. She thinks she’s found a good place to hide the incendiary books and … Continue reading
3 things about Christian Carion’s FAREWELL
Farewell [2009] 1. The headlights from a passing car briefly reveal a person sitting in the back seat. 2. “If you want peace, screw your wife.” 3. He walks over to the light switch and turns it off. They look … Continue reading
3 things about Errol Morris’ THE THIN BLUE LINE
The Thin Blue Line [1988] 1. Portraits in newspapers. Benday dots. 2. The trajectory of the chocolate malt is neatly plotted on the crime scene diagram. 3. He reaches up to scratch his head, revealing his handcuffs.
3 things about James Whale’s THE OLD DARK HOUSE
The Old Dark House [1932] 1. The soggy map draped over the steering wheel like an old rag. 2. “My name is Femm. Horace Femm.” Cadaverous in candlelight. 3. She screams, “He’s alive! He’s alive! He’s alive, I tell you!” … Continue reading
3 things about Richard Kelly’s THE BOX
The Box [2009] 1. A spotted couch in front of a spotted wall. (Like Madeline Kahn’s car in High Anxiety?) 2. A flatbed editing table in a library? 3. CGI snow. CGI steam.
3 things about Duncan Jones’ SOURCE CODE
Source Code [2011] 1. The center of Cloud Gate at Millennium Park as a metaphor. Infinite worlds. 2. Gliding through the tableaux of a single moment frozen in time. A plume of coffee hanging in the air. 3. He gently … Continue reading
3 things about Roger Spottiswoode’s TOMORROW NEVER DIES
Tomorrow Never Dies [1997] 1. “Mr. Jones, are we ready to release our new software?” “Yes, sir. As requested it’s full of bugs, which means people will be forced to upgrade for years.” “Outstanding.” 2. He kisses her dead body … Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Pixar Announces Newest Project, THE CHARLIE SHEEN STORY
Just in time for Charlie Sheen’s live appearance at the Chicago Theatre this Sunday, Pixar has announced the beginning of pre-production on their newest movie, The Charlie Sheen Story, 3-D. Reprising his role from the Toy Story trilogy, Tom Hanks … Continue reading
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3 things about Ricky Gervais & Matthew Robinson’s THE INVENTION OF LYING
The Invention of Lying [2009] 1. The Woody Allen typeface used for the credits is most appropriate. 2. Pizza boxes as tablets. 3. Sign in front of the church: “A QUIET PLACE FOR THINKING ABOUT THE MAN IN THE SKY.”
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