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Monthly Archives: June 2011
3 things about Stephen Cone’s IN MEMORIAM
In Memoriam [2011] 1. He turns the picture around and around in his hands. He can’t decide which way is up. 2. “Completely naked.” 3. “Be smart. But don’t be careful.” 3 other things. The final cut is even tighter … Continue reading
3 things about John Badham’s SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Saturday Night Fever [1977] 1. “No, Tony, you can’t fuck the future. The future fucks you.” 2. She begs him to kiss her. He complies. She shrieks, “I just kissed Al Pacino!” 3. He tells her all about the bridge. … Continue reading
3 things about Douglas Sirk’s IMITATION OF LIFE
Imitation of Life [1959] 1. He looks at her face and says, “Your bones. They’re perfect. My camera could have a love affair with your face.” 2. “It’s the one thing I’ve always wanted to splurge on.” She’s talking about … Continue reading
3 things about John M. Stahl’s IMITATION OF LIFE
Imitation of Life [1934] 1. Upon overhearing the cost estimate for the furnishings, she begins singing “I Put My Trust in Jesus.” 2. There can’t be too many other movies which feature a playboy ichthyologist. 3. She tries to comfort her … Continue reading
3 things about Hubert Cornfield’s THE NIGHT OF THE FOLLOWING DAY
The Night of the Following Day [1968] 1. Using black duct tape, he connects the earpiece of one phone to the mouthpiece of another. Analog call-forwarding. 2. Marlon Brando: “Listen, man! If you want to get freaky, you don’t do it … Continue reading
3 things about Terence Young’s DR. NO
Dr. No [1962] 1. “When did you say you had to leave?” she asks him. They kiss. “Immediately.” They kiss again. “Almost immediately,” he adds. 2. Sweaty face. Spider on the bedsheets. 3. Conveyer belt shower.
3 things about Terrence Malick’s THE TREE OF LIFE
The Tree of Life [2011] 1. Hairy sunflowers. 2. The oily residue of meatloaf on a blue Churchill china plate. 3. An elderly, gnarled hand becomes young and smooth.
3 things about Josef von Sternberg’s THE DOCKS OF NEW YORK
The Docks of New York [1928] 1. Her reflection in the water. She jumps. Then, ripples appear. 2. “You may be big game aboard ship, but you’re only an animal-cracker here.” 3. It’s the morning after his wedding night. He … Continue reading
3 things about John Huston’s THE MALTESE FALCON
The Maltese Falcon [1941] 1. “Who put that bright idea into your head?” he says, moving away from her a fraction. 2. As he listens to her story he plays with his lower lip. 3. “I’m a man who likes … Continue reading
3 things about Mike Hodges’ FLASH GORDON
Flash Gordon [1980] 1. She refuses to cooperate. “Bring me the bore-worms,” he says. “No!” she screams. “Not the bore-worms!” 2. Bulging eyeballs, protruding tongue. 3. Ming’s green blood. 3 other things.
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