Monthly Archives: June 2017

3 things about Val Guest’s THE QUATERMASS XPERIMENT

The Quatermass Xperiment [1955] 1. The answers to the mystery hinge on expert film processing. 2. Cactus hand. Very Cronenberg. 3. It seems to look down at the policeman with its single eye.

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3 things about Patty Jenkins’ WONDER WOMAN

Wonder Woman [2017] 1. “What is that?” Long pause. “It’s a watch.” 2. She takes on the challenge of a revolving door. 3. He looks up and notices the point of her sword sticking through the roof. Wow. Splendid. They … Continue reading

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3 things about Steven Spielberg’s JURASSIC PARK

Jurassic Park [1993] 1. Shaving cream on a slice of pie. Where exactly did the pie come from? 2. It slams into her reflection. 3. Suddenly she’s a UNIX geek?

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3 things about John Waters’ FEMALE TROUBLE

Female Trouble [1972] 1. Skid marks. 2. “And don’t forget the influence of that medicine we gave you. Eyeliner taken internally heightens one’s beauty awareness.” 3. Writhing in a tiny playpen with dead fish. This movie has so many astonishing … Continue reading

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