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Monthly Archives: April 2012
3 things about Orson Welles’ TOUCH OF EVIL
Touch of Evil [1958] 1. As she exits through the door, he licks his lips. 2. “He was some kind of man. What does it matter what you say about somebody?” 3. I want to see a movie just about … Continue reading
3 things about Alfred Hitchcock`s SHADOW OF A DOUBT
Shadow of a Doubt (1943) 1. “If you read as much as you’re supposed to, you’d know that the library closes at 9.” 2. Profile. Monologue. He turns his head to the camera and asks a question–to Charlie, to us. 3. … Continue reading
3 things about Fernando Meirelles’ BLINDNESS
Blindness [2008] 1. He asks all the volunteers to raise their hands, then laughs at himself. 2. She gives her the only gift she has left to give: her secret. 3. The three women stand naked on the balcony, luxuriating … Continue reading
3 things about Alan J. Pakula’s ROLLOVER
Rollover [1981] 1. Huge brown drapes. 2. Ominous mustard. 3. A 4-digit password.
3 things about Richard Linklater’s WAKING LIFE
Waking Life [2001] 1. A subatomic particle wearing a fez and driving a tiny green car. 2. “I go salsa dancing with my confusion.” 3. He halfheartedly tries to grab onto the door handle. Then he floats away. Gradually vanishing … Continue reading
3 things about Roman Polanski’s CARNAGE
Carnage [2011] 1. She gingerly turns the pages of the Francis Bacon book, as if she’s afraid to catch some disease. 2. “She doesn’t want to be buried with my father. She wants to be cremated, and put upstate next … Continue reading
3 things about Jafar Panahi’s THIS IS NOT A FILM
This Is Not a Film [2011] 1. He suddenly stops. Frustrated. “If we could tell a film, why make a film?” 2. The iguana scampers up the back of the bookcase. 3. “Don’t come out here, Mr. Panahi. They will … Continue reading
3 things about Michael Haneke’s CODE UNKNOWN
Code Unknown [2000] 1. Still chewing his last bite, he washes his plate at the sink. He goes into the bathroom and flushes the toilet to cover up the sound of his crying. 2. An adaptation of The Collector starring … Continue reading
3 things about Jonathan Demme’s MARRIED TO THE MOB
Married to the Mob [1988] 1. She rips the carton of eggs in half. The squishing sound. 2. The table in front of them is littered with empty coconut mugs, straws and fruit garnishes. 3. Chris Isaak as murderous clown, … Continue reading
3 things about Jonathan Demme’s SOMETHING WILD
Something Wild [1986] 1. She jumps behind the wheel and hitches up her skirt. 2. “Charlie. Attempt to remain cool.” 3. While The Feelies play “Fame,” Jeff Daniels shows off some David Byrne-like dance moves.
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