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Monthly Archives: December 2014
3 things about David Lynch’s TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me [1992] 1. Red aluminum percolator at the morgue. 2. Mo’s Motors. 3. Saturn lamp on the sidetable. 3 other things.
3 things about Shirley Clarke’s THE COOL WORLD
The Cool World [1963] 1. Pairs of shoes standing side by side on the sidewalk; and on the curb, a portable record player spinning a 45. 2. He gazes across the sand at the beach and says, “Look at all … Continue reading
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Tagged 3 things, frederick wiseman, movies, new york, shirley clarke
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Minestrone.
A friend asked for my recipe, so I figured I might as well post it here. It’s about as easy as can be, and a full batch will last several days (with flavors that keep improving!) MINESTRONE 1 tablespoon crushed … Continue reading
Throwback Thursday: Loon Call.
Tchavdar and Dylan practice loon calls in a scene from Pause of the Clock.
3 things about Otto Preminger’s CARMEN JONES
Carmen Jones [1954] 1. “Don’t say I didn’t tell you true/ I told you truly, if I love you/Dat’s the end of you.” 2. Max Roach is wailing away on the drums, but we don’t actually hear him most of … Continue reading
3 things about David Swift’s HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying [1967] 1. “Put up or shut up, son.” 2. A bulky office machine sheathed in its cover. 3. Biggley’s private washroom is located behind the fireplace. (Is that feasible?) 3 other things.
3 things about Sarah Polley’s STORIES WE TELL
Stories We Tell [2012] 1. Talking on the phone, making a stop sign with her hand. 2. He explains why taking out the garbage makes him feel like he’s not in control. It means you’re on someone else’s schedule. 3. … Continue reading
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Tagged 3 things, canada, documentaries, movies, sarah polley
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3 things about Guillermo del Toro’s HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY
Hellboy II: The Golden Army [2008] 1. Night Gallery on TV. 2. “I’m not a baby, I’m a tumor.” 3. Wings of eyes.
3 things about Robert Altman’s THAT COLD DAY IN THE PARK
That Cold Day in the Park [1969] 1. He lies on the floor under the coffee table puffing on a cigar, a glass of wine balanced on his chest. 2. “He has a terrible habit of plucking at the creases … Continue reading
Throwback Thursday: Grey Card and Donuts
That’s me holding a grey card. And a box of donuts.
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