Monthly Archives: October 2021

3 things about Steve James’ and Alex Kotlowitz’s THE INTERRUPTERS

The Interrupters [2011] 1. “Violence is a learned behavior.”2. In the casket wearing his cap.3. She can’t participate in the pageant but knows all the words to the song. 3 other things.

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3 things about Brad Bischoff’s GRASSHOPPERS

Grasshoppers [2021] 1. Sleeping cat on the bed, unremarked upon by anyone in the room.2. “Where’s the lime?”“Fuck the lime. I am the lime.”3. He dumps the dead possum out of the trash bag. As they leave the property, a … Continue reading

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3 things about Jacques Deray’s LA PISCINE

La Piscine [1969] 1. I want a sequel that explores the lives of the absent owners of the villa. Apparently they’re off in India somewhere. 2. Uncle Ben’s white rice. 3. “I’m cold and I’m drunk!” This film absolutely lives … Continue reading

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3 things about Ken Russell’s CRIMES OF PASSION

Crimes of Passion [1984] 1. Years before Leland Palmer, “Get Happy” with Anthony Perkins. 2. A roasting pan placed on the floor at each viewing station to catch the drippings. 3. Neon silhouette fornication.

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3 things about Edward Sedgwick’s THE FIRST DEGREE

The First Degree [1923] 1. The moustache signifies his evil. 2. “We need husky young fellows like you.” 3. Lightning flashes and rain streaming through the broken window during the struggle.

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3 things about Marcell Jankovics’ SON OF THE WHITE MARE

Son of the White Mare [1981] 1. Spinning castles. 2. Robot/stonebaby 3-headed dragon, its deeply distorted voice. 3. Eye fractals. Flabbergasting.

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3 things about Edgar G. Ulmer’s THE BLACK CAT

The Black Cat [1934] 1. A selection of knives laid out neatly across his desk. 2. Supernatural baloney. 3. Vitrines of dead women.

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3 things about Nicole Holofcener’s WALKING AND TALKING

Walking and Talking [1996] 1. “Are we going to listen to this vagina music all the way there?” 2. She shows up at her office and almost immediately sits down in the client’s chair. 3. Dwarf bowling.

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