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Monthly Archives: November 2014
3 things about Ron Mann’s ALTMAN
Altman [2014] 1. Jack Warner: “That fool has all the actors talking at the same time!” 2. Altman’s grandson played Swee’pea in Popeye. 3. Lily Tomlin’s definition of Altmanesque: “Making a family.” Attempting to capture the essence of Robert Altman … Continue reading
The cast and crew.
You’ll be reading more about this remarkable group of folks in the months to come, so I wanted to share our “official” portrait. It was taken by our still photographer, Yu-Jean Choi. This was us, January 1995. Filming continued off … Continue reading
Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Paprika and Cumin
The name of the recipe is pretty much the recipe itself. I made these last night and they made an excellent movie snack. Good for ya too! 1 pound brussels spouts 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin … Continue reading
3 things about Christopher Nolan’s INTERSTELLAR
Interstellar [2014] 1. A dishtowel on top of the water pitcher to keep out the dust. 2. Plastic sheeting, warm liquid bath, wet t-shirt, snorty embrace. 3. Infinite bands of multicolors: Bruce Conner meets Donald Judd.
3 things about Sophie Fiennes’ THE PERVERT’S GUIDE TO IDEOLOGY
The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology [2012] 1. The Coke has grown warm; the distance between the sublime and the excremental is a short one. 2. Cynical ideology: I know very well what I’m doing and I am nevertheless doing it. … Continue reading
3 things about Bob Fosse’s ALL THAT JAZZ
All That Jazz [1979] 1. Eyedrops, Alka-Seltzer, Benzadrine. 2. “Now Sinatra will never cover it.” 3. Vein-and-artery bodysuits.
3 things about Albert Brooks’ MODERN ROMANCE
Modern Romance [1981] 1. ‘Lude dialing. 2. Clump of vitamins, thud. 3. “Alright. But a kiss is more important than life.” 3 other things.
Keeping up.
I’ve added a new page about the film where you can keep up with the latest news. And there’ll be some sooner rather than later. So keep your eyes peeled …
3 things about Tod Browning’s THE DEVIL-DOLL
The Devil-Doll [1936] 1. “My work will help the world to live!” “And my work will help three men die.” 2. She carefully dips the tiny stiletto in the vial of poison. 3. He takes off the wig and tosses … Continue reading
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