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Monthly Archives: September 2015
3 things about Walter Hill’s THE WARRIORS
The Warriors [1979] 1. “What do you know about Cyrus?” “Magic. Whole lotta magic.” 2. DJ lips. 3. Soda bottle rattle.
3 things about Shane Carruth’s UPSTREAM COLOR
Upstream Color [2013] 1. She examines the security photos of herself at the bank. 2. Pig’s eye. 3. The same childhood stories. I can’t exactly say I’m a fan, but it certainly is one of a kind.
3 things about Jean Negulesco’s HUMORESQUE
Humoresque [1946] 1. We watch him play the violin through the snifter she’s holding. 2. “It isn’t what you are, it’s what you don’t become that hurts.” 3. Upon exiting the water they climb up to the terrace, where she … Continue reading
3 things about George A. Romero’s DAWN OF THE DEAD
Dawn of the Dead [1978] 1. “It’s done, man. It’s all been done.” 2. Why were the kids in the closet? 3. Tussle over entrails. 3 other things.
3 things about MIchael Curtiz’s MILDRED PIERCE
Mildred Pierce [1945] 1. The cop whacks his nightstick across the rail. 2. He walks past Ida, who’s just coming in, saying, “I hate all women.” 3. She tears up the check and gets slapped, falls against the wall.
3 things about Todd Haynes’ SAFE
Safe [1995] 1. Perm, nosebleed. 2. Outside, even in the compound, the constant sound of technology: airplanes, traffic, etc. 3. “I think it might be your cologne.” “Honey, I’m not wearing any cologne.”
3 things about George A. Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
Night of the Living Dead [1968] 1. The calendar on the wall in the kitchen indicates December 1966. 2. “The bereaved will have to forgo the dubious comforts that a funeral service will give. They’re just dead flesh, and dangerous.” … Continue reading
3 things about Wong Kar-wai’s FALLEN ANGELS
Fallen Angels [1995] 1. Orgasm with fishnet stockings. 2. “I was tired of digging bullets out of my own body. It was exhausting.” 3. Massaging the dead pig.
3 things about Laura Poitras’ CITIZENFOUR
Citizenfour [2014] 1. Rubik’s cube. 2. “I go by Ed.” 3. He wistfully looks out the window of his hotel room. The outside world, inaccessible. Stunning. It’s been a long time since a movie has fundamentally disturbed me this much. … Continue reading
3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s MARNIE
Marnie [1964] 1. She presents her mother with a gift but then opens it herself. 2. Cousin Bob does not find it charming. 3. “I don’t need to read that muck to know that women are stupid and feeble and … Continue reading
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