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3 things about Shira Piven’s WELCOME TO ME
Welcome to Me [2014] 1. Carbohydrants. 2. “Oh, you left your TV on.” “It’s been on for 11 years.” 3. After cradling the plastic newborn, she puts it down on the steps.
3 things about John Cassavetes’ THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie [1976] 1. Graffiti backstage: SWAY. 2. “You gotta stop by the joint and pick up some beef.” 3. A sea green shirt, open at the neck. And a lot of chest hair.
3 things about Guy Hamilton’s DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
Diamonds Are Forever [1971] 1. Q dispassionately works his way down the line of slot machines. 2. A sign in the command center reads IF IN DOUBT / ASK. 3. Tripped up by claret misidentification, and strong aftershave. 3 other … Continue reading
3 things about Lewis Gilbert’s THE SPY WHO LOVED ME
The Spy Who Loved Me [1977] 1. Track lighting throughout the tomb. 2. “Is this really what they do in Sibera?” “Yes. But not how they do it.” 3. A bottle of Tabasco on Stromberg’s table. 3 other things.
3 things about Alex Garland’s EX MACHINA
Ex Machina [2015] 1. A beautiful, useless stack of wood: the fireplace is just for show. 2. She pinches the skin under her eye and peels it back. 3. Just before the elevator door closes, a glance. Fantastically stylish, well acted, … Continue reading
3 things about Lev Kalman & Whitney Horn’s L FOR LEISURE
L for Leisure [2014] 1. Pisco and Crystal Pepsi. 2. “No expectations. I’m always down for a deep makeout sesh, but my sex I hold onto.” 3. Laser tag disintegration. Clever. I saw this last night at the Chicago Underground … Continue reading
3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT
Foreign Correspondent [1940] 1. He takes an unenthusiastic sip of milk and says, “Doesn’t taste the way it did when I was a baby. That’s got poison in it.” 2. To deal with his nervous tension, he toys with a … Continue reading
Now in living color!
Now that the film itself has been entirely color corrected, I figured it was time to spruce up the trailer. So, ladies and gentlemen, I give you … the new, improved trailer! PAUSE OF THE CLOCK trailer # 1 from … Continue reading
3 things about Hiroshi Teshigahara’s THE FACE OF ANOTHER
The Face of Another [1966] 1. In the tea shop, they discuss how loud the music is. Done on purpose to encourage turnover. 2. He looks out the window at the sea. A bright flash. He’s been replaced by a … Continue reading
What’s your sign? Place your bets, place your bets.
Imagine an activity that combines all the uncertainty of online dating with the tension of a high-stakes poker game. Now imagine doing that continuously for at least six months, and you might get an inkling of what the film festival … Continue reading
