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3 things about Woody Allen’s MELINDA AND MELINDA
Melinda and Melinda [2004] 1. Impromptu “Sophisticated Lady” using a piano on the sidewalk. 2. “Yeah, but if you’re somebody who’s nobody, it’s no fun to be around anybody who’s everybody.” 3. He touches the strap on her dress as … Continue reading
Cocktail: El Son Te Llama
To be perfectly honest, I can’t remember the occasion that led to the creation of this cocktail. But I found the recipe in my notes, and rather than lose it forever I’m posting it here. It sounds delicious anyway … … Continue reading
Tickets now on sale for PAUSE OF THE CLOCK at the Denver Film Festival!
From the festival program guide: “This meta-cinematic coming-of-age drama centers around two roommates who secretly dream about one another. While Rob is off shooting a film, Dylan discovers Rob’s diary and begins to see his friend in a new light. … Continue reading
3 things about Robert Wiene’s THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari [1920] 1. Cesar is 23. 2. Branches and leaves like scythes. 3. “Now I know exactly how to cure him.”
3 things about Roger Corman’s “X” THE MAN WITH THE X-RAY EYES
“X” The Man with the X-Ray Eyes [1963] 1. Detached eyeball bobbing in a bubbling beaker. 2. She tells him, “I like urgent men.” Then he does the twist. 3. Two black orbs. A bloody gash running down the left … Continue reading
3 things about Corneliu Porumboiu’s THE TREASURE
The Treasure [2015] 1. He dips the metal detector in and out of the hole. 2. “You said you knew the law.” “We don’t know it that well.” 3. Closeup: the compartments are opened, one by one.
PAUSE OF THE CLOCK at the 38th Denver Film Festival!
I am humbled and elated to announce that Pause of the Clock will have its World Premiere at the 38th Denver Film Festival on Saturday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m. The film will also screen on Sunday, November 8 at … Continue reading
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3 things about Andrew Bujalski’s RESULTS
Results [2015] 1. He takes his cat jogging. 2. “I’m going to let go of you now.” “Thanks. I’m looking forward to that.” 3. Gradual overlap of individual running soundtracks. When you watch most films, it’s relatively easy to look … Continue reading
Big, big news tomorrow.
Stay tuned. Having to bite my tongue for the next 24 hours feels like …