Monthly Archives: November 2023

3 things about Lewis Gilbert’s MOONRAKER

Moonraker [1979] 1. The woman on the plane escapes? 2. Bollinger galore. 3. “Where did you learn to fight like that? NASA?” “No, Vassar.” 3 other things.

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3 things about John Singleton’s BOYZ N THE HOOD

Boyz n the Hood [1991] 1. When Whitman Mayo pops up. 2. “What you did is no different from what mothers have done from the beginning of time. It’s just too bad more brothers won’t do the same. But don’t … Continue reading

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3 things about Richard Schenkman’s THE MAN FROM EARTH

The Man from Earth [2007] 1. Tony Todd’s cap. 2. “The sofa stays.” 3. 25 cents from a thrift store.

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3 things about Tony Gilroy’s MICHAEL CLAYTON

Michael Clayton [2007] 1. An armload of fresh baguettes. 2. “Who needs balance? There’s your balance. There’s your balance.” 3. An injection between the toes. 3 other things.

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3 things about George Sluizer’s THE VANISHING

The Vanishing [1988] 1. Two golden eggs colliding in space. 2. Confrontation with the English husband. 3. He finds a use for the lighter in his pocket.

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3 things about Francis Ford Coppola’s RUMBLE FISH

Rumble Fish [1983] 1. Drifting around. 2. “35 summers left.” 3. Clouds reflected in the window as they have their talk.

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3 things about David Lynch’s INLAND EMPIRE

Inland Empire [2006] 1. Bucky J. 2. Rabbit answers the phone. “Billy?!” says the voice. Canned laughter. 3. “There is no paper. For the toilet.” 3 other things.

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