Monthly Archives: February 2022

3 things about Emerald Fennell’s PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN

Promising Young Woman [2020] 1. She forgives him and he immediately falls asleep. 2. He doesn’t even remember her name. 3. She’d already predicted he’d be at the wedding.

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3 things about Douglas Sirk’s WRITTEN ON THE WIND

Written on the Wind [1956] 1. “You’re a filthy liar!” “I’m filthy, period.” 2. Mambo heart attack. 3. A black hat like a flying saucer.

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3 things about Paul Thomas Anderson’s LICORICE PIZZA

Licorice Pizza [2021] 1. He takes off his tie and partially unbuttons his shirt. 2. “Yes, I’m the real Herman Munster.” 3. Dressed identically to the killer in Nashville.

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3 things about Don McKellar’s LAST NIGHT

Last Night [1998] 1. “I’m calling from the gas company. I hope you’re doing well and spending these final hours in peace with your loved ones. Rest assured that we will make every effort to keep the gas flowing right … Continue reading

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3 things about Ken Russell’s THE MUSIC LOVERS

The Music Lovers [1971] 1. Frenzied train carriage. 2. Licking the peach. 3. Pathetic symphony.

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3 things about Michael Apted’s INCIDENT AT OGLALA

Incident at Oglala [1992] 1. The dowdy woman smiled at him while entering the courtroom, and that’s how he knew that things might swing their way. 2. False affidavits used for extradition. 3. Pickup or van? Red or red-and-white?

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3 things about Michelangelo Antonioni’s LA NOTTE

La Notte [1961] 1. Champagne in the hospital room. 2. “I no longer have ideas, only memories.” 3. Sandtrap.

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My first screening of 2022

Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago, that is. When someone requests an encore, I don’t say no. So, after being named Best Illinois Film in 2021, we’re returning to the Beloit International Film Festival—but this time we’ll be there IN PERSON! … Continue reading

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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s KIMI

Kimi [2022] 1. Hand sanitizing ritual. 2. Puzzle piece keychain. 3. Elderly mother knitting in the corner.

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3 things about Daniel Mann’s ADA

Ada [1961] 1. “I never thought I’d be a lady, let alone a First Lady.” 2. She asks the butler to clear his table. 3. Rigged voting board.

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