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3 Things

Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life [1983] 1. “It’s a large glandular organ in your ab-do-men.” 2. A leaf falls. 3. He wipes the menu with his sleeve.

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Crash [1996] 1. The blonde wig is pasted to the car door with blood and brain matter. 2. “Vaughan isn’t interested in pedestrians.” 3. No one in the entire film is ever shown eating or drinking.

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The Teahouse of the August Moon [1956] 1. He explains that the wooden sandals are good for the metatarsals. 2. All that’s left of the teahouse is a polished wooden floor. 3. Japanese Brando = fail.

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Tiki on Acid

One of the most eccentric drinks I’ve ever tasted.

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Chicago International Film Festival! Soon!

CIFF Looking for a Hottie and a Honey

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3 things about Luis Buñuel’s DIARY OF A CHAMBERMAID

Diary of a Chambermaid [1964] 1. “Let me see those little boots move!” 2. Muni. Monsieur bluntly propositions her, then walks away. She is alone. A tear rolls down her cheek as she turns her head slightly. 3. Celestine bites … Continue reading →

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3 things about Edward Cline’s NEVER GIVE A SUCKER AN EVEN BREAK

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break [1941] 1. Chopstick-fashion, he uses two straws to retrieve the cherry from his sundae. 2. Waitress, in monotone: “You’re as funny as a cry for help.” 3. Squiggilum.

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Meteor [1979] 1. Henry Fonda’s function in this movie is to say, “Oh my God.” 2. Mud pouring from the subway wall onto Natalie Wood. 3. Brian Keith, heavy Russian accent: “Dodgers! Ha ha ha! Baseball.”

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3 things about Fritz Lang’s CLASH BY NIGHT

Clash by Night [1952] 1. Fish conveyor belt. 2. “Who was he?” he asks, handing her a lit cigarette. She throws it over the railing and answers, “Santa Claus.” She lights her own cigarette. 3. “Don’t get up, it’s too … Continue reading →

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Marie and Bruce [2004] 1. The ultraorange, glowing orange of his orange drink. 2. “You know, darling, you can be a sort of a cunt when you refuse to fuck me, darling.” 3. He lies down on the bed and … Continue reading →

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