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Monthly Archives: February 2013
3 things about Paul Thomas Anderson’s BOOGIE NIGHTS
Boogie Nights [1997] 1. “What’s your look?” “Chocolate love.” 2. He cuts a slice of wedding cake for himself, only the slice is slightly too large for the plate. He trims it with his mouth. 3. “We’re about to make … Continue reading
3 things about Paul Thomas Anderson’s THE MASTER
The Master [2012] 1. He shakes her hand, then fingers her pearls. 2. “This is something you do for a billion years, or not at all.” 3. He stirs the mixture with tongs, then licks the tongs. 3 other things.
3 things about Jacques Tati’s PLAYTIME
Playtime [1967] 1. Nasal spray. 2. Green neon. 3. A sponge becomes a block of cheese.
3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s KOYAANISQATSI
Koyaanisqatsi [1983] 1. The tourists look up in wonder. A massive skyscraper. 2. Casino ladies. 3. Trouble lighting a cigarette. 3 other things.
3 things about Michael Haneke’s THE PIANO TEACHER
The Piano Teacher [2001] 1. A sequence of “representative” vignettes as part of the opening credits. 2. She waits patiently at the snack bar, drinking from a styrofoam cup. 3. “Are you trying to say I should leave?”
My book is at MoMa!
Well, okay, in their bookstore anyway: Thanks to Dylan Lorenz for taking this snap!
3 things about Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
2001: A Space Odyssey [1968] 1. Howard Johnson’s Earthlight Room. 2. LIFE FUNCTIONS TERMINATED flashing silently. 3. Wickerwork on the side of the bathtub.
3 things about Leos Carax’s HOLY MOTORS
Holy Motors [2012] 1. Her punishment is to be herself. 2. The rooftop has become an overgrown garden. La Samaritaine sign as seen from behind. 3. She finally lets down her hair and puts on the green mask.
3 things about Mike Hodges’ FLASH GORDON
Flash Gordon [1980] 1. “Are your men on the right pills? Perhaps you should execute their trainer.” 2. Solid upper body strength. 3. Someone has drawn tears on one of the statues of Ming. 3 other things.
3 things about Frank Oz’s LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Little Shop of Horrors [1986] 1. Walking in the rain without getting wet. 2. “Candy bar! Candy bar! You are something special. You are something special.” 3. Vine through the pay phone.
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