Daily Archives: September 4, 2011

3 things about Donald Cammell’s DEMON SEED

Demon Seed [1977] 1. He picks up the glass and stirs the martini with the olive. Then he goes to work in the basement laboratory. Is that wise? Combining gin with lasers? 2. “I do not have the necessary materials … Continue reading

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3 things about Roberto Rossellini’s ROME, OPEN CITY

Rome, Open City [1945] 1. There are two small statues on the table in front of the priest: a nude woman and a saint. They face each other. He pivots the nude woman so that it’s not facing the saint. … Continue reading

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