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Monthly Archives: September 2014
Zounds what sounds: thrilling news about the soundtrack!
Finally, I can spill the beans … I’m really excited to announce that a new tune by Royale will be featured on the soundtrack of Pause of the Clock. It was one of those serendipitous moments when you’re surfing around … Continue reading
3 things about Don Siegel’s ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ
Escape from Alcatraz [1979] 1. Shave once a day, two showers a week, a haircut every month. 2. Pet mouse as message delivery vehicle. 3. Raincoats and contact cement.
3 things about Harold Schuster’s THE GREAT ADVENTURE
The Great Adventure [1955] 1. A turkey roasting on an electric rotisserie. 2. A Scottish Canadian and an Australian do the Highland Fling. 3. “I just got a wild idea.” He looks around, as if for an eavesdropper. This 30-minute … Continue reading
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3 things about Hugo Fregonese’s ONE WAY STREET
One Way Street [1950] 1. “Afraid of getting shot?” “Let’s see if it was worth it.” They kiss. 2. He puts on the sandals. A look of distaste. 3. A brightly lit drugstore with no employees in sight.
Prick up your ears.
Some very exciting music-related news for Pause of the Clock … coming soon. Keep your eyes peeled right here.
3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s SPELLBOUND
Spellbound [1945] 1. She bites off his mustache. 2. Light under the door. 3. Cutting a ragged path through the drapes of eyes.
3 things about Peter Strickland’s BERBERIAN SOUND STUDIO
Berberian Sound Studio [2012] 1. Cabbage in a bin of water = drowning witch. 2. Nagra, Nagra, Nagra. 3. Courtesy of dubbing, he suddenly speaks Italian quite well.