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Monthly Archives: February 2018
3 things about David Lynch’s INLAND EMPIRE
Inland Empire [2006] 1. The expression on Grace Zabriskie’s face when we first see her. 2. “Somebody’s got to do it. Gable’s dead.” 3. The mottled handle of the screwdriver. 3 other things.
3 things about Robert Day’s FIRST MAN INTO SPACE
First Man Into Space [1959] 1. Crash, smash, slurp. 2. He demonstrates using a piece of foam rubber. 3. A single eye visible.
3 things about Bill Morrison’s DAWSON CITY: FROZEN TIME
Dawson City: Frozen Time [2016] 1. Shaking hands with an actor who’s no longer there. 2. For the first nine years of its existence, Dawson City’s business district caught on fire and burned. Each and every year. 3. Priceless plate … Continue reading
3 things about Duncan Jones’ MUTE
Mute [2018] 1. “Heroes” Symphony by Philip Glass on the turntable. 2. A room of whore portraits. 3. Drone meals. Not terrible, but I wish I’d liked this better. It shares all the weakest qualities of a Wim Wenders film: … Continue reading
3 things about George A. Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
Night of the Living Dead [1968] 1. A photograph of a minister sits atop the mantel. 2. Beetman’s Diner. 3. Three cigars in his hatband. 3 other things.
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3 things about Michael Glover Smith’s MERCURY IN RETROGRADE
Mercury in Retrograde [2017] 1. Periodic pauses for pushups. 2. According to the marquee, moviegoers can expect a double feature of Cool Apocalypse and Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party. 3. “Don’t look now, but Isabelle is making out with Mr. NASCAR.”
3 things about Howard Hawks’ HIS GIRL FRIDAY
His Girl Friday [1940] 1. Three roast beef sandwiches. 2. “It’s getting so a girl can’t leave the room without being discussed by a bunch of old ladies.” 3. Joe Pettibone.
3 things about Mario Bava’s THE WHIP AND THE BODY
The Whip and the Body [1963] 1. Red-hooded pallbearers. 2. “You’re a fool, Georgia!” (A housekeeper named Georgia?!) 3. Fiery coffin, curling boots.
3 things about Alfonso Cuarón’s CHILDREN OF MEN
Children of Men [2006] 1. “That’s the sound of the ear cells dying, like their swan song. Once it’s gone you’ll never hear that frequency again. Enjoy it while it lasts.” 2. Flip-flops. His ugly, battered feet. 3. Michael Caine … Continue reading
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