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Monthly Archives: July 2014
The film & where it’s at.
I’m working on my sixth cut of the film. It’s currently 72 minutes. (If the credits were added, it’d be something like 75 minutes.) The flow of the scenes, the structure is definitely there. There are two transitional moments that … Continue reading
3 things about Hal Ashby’s HAROLD AND MAUDE
Harold and Maude [1971] 1. Saluting mechanism. 2. A field of daisies, a field of tombstones. 3. “Greet the dawn with a breath of fire!”
3 things about Woody Allen’s HOLLYWOOD ENDING
Hollywood Ending [2002] 1. He opens the bag and takes out a series of pelts. 2. In New York, a garden-level apartment with a second floor. Only in the movies. 3. “Thank God the French exist!”
3 things about Woody Allen’s THE CURSE OF THE JADE SCORPION
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion [2001] 1. “Well, I tend to grow on people. We could meet later, and I could grow on you, if you like.” 2. He finds an old glass with a rigid lemon peel inside, … Continue reading
3 things about Franklin J. Schaffner’s PATTON
Patton [1970] 1. Eyebrows dyed grey. 2. He shoots the buzzards but doesn’t untie the dog. 2. “Rommel! You magnificent bastard, I read your book!” 3 other things.
3 things about Stanley Kramer’s IT’S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad. Mad World [1963] 1. The men all pass the phone around until it reaches the policewoman. 2. Tape marks on the back of his overalls. 3. NIXON FOR GOVERNOR sign. 3 other things.
3 things about Steven Lisberger’s TRON
TRON [1982] 1. Air-pop popcorn maker in his cubicle. 2. “Elementary physics, a beam of energy can always be diverted. Are we there yet, Mommy?” 3. Collapsed in the chair behind his desk. Blank expression. The sunrise glowing through the … Continue reading
3 things about Jonathan Glazer’s SEXY BEAST
Sexy Beast [2000] 1. No no no no no no no no no … 2. Revolving door shot. 3. Thick red splatter on the cabinet door.
3 things about Douglas Trumbull’s BRAINSTORM
Brainstorm [1983] 1. Cliff Robertson’s pants: brown and beltless. (Sansabelt?) 2.”Go to hell.” “You go to hell!” “No, you go to hell!” “You go to hell!” 3. A soldering iron next to a cigarette.
3 things about Jake Schreier’s ROBOT & FRANK
Robot & Frank [2012] 1. Books = printed information. 2. “How are you?” “I am functioning normally.” “As am I.” 3. Before reformatting, an embrace. A sweet little movie. Frank Langella really sells it.
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