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3 things about Peter Bogdonovich’s NOISES OFF
Noises Off [1992] 1. Sardines and newspaper. 2. Three burglars. 3. He exits by the front door and comes in through the window, carrying the telephone.
3 things about Derek Jarman’s CARAVAGGIO
Caravaggio [1986] 1. “What is his taste in music?” “Catholic.” 2. She removes her grimy, flower-patterned headscarf. Tresses of hair fall across her shoulders and back. 3. He’s instructed to kiss the pontiff’s ring without touching it.
Picture lock.
For once, Wikipedia’s definition is best: “Picture lock is a stage in editing a film or editing a television production. It is the stage prior to online editing when all changes to the film or television program cut have been … Continue reading
3 things about Paul Thomas Anderson’s INHERENT VICE
Inherent Vice [2014] 1. “To drink, gentlemen? You’re going to want to get good and fucked up before you eat that meal.” 2. A bent finger. 3. An address on the police report: Gummo Marx Way.
3 things about Christopher Nolan’s INTERSTELLAR
Interstellar [2014] 1. “Repopulate the planet. Start pulling your weight, old man.” 2. A tear rolls down his cheek. It hits the plastic tubing on his face, disappears. 3. “It’s too clean.” 3 other things.
Throwback Thursday: Logan Square, c. 1996.
Bonus points if you can guess which intersection. Look for the ultimate Throwback Thursday next week!
3 things about Robert Altman’s A PERFECT COUPLE
A Perfect Couple [1979] 1. “I don’t think you two should be kissing while I’m suturing.” 2. A planter in the shape of a shoe. Brown suede. 3. He pops an olive into her mouth, and then waits. She spits … Continue reading
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3 things about Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s WINTER SLEEP
Winter Sleep [2014] 1. “I wish my threshold for self-deception was as low as yours.” 2. The envelope of money on the table. He picks it up and walks over to the fireplace. 3. He laughs so hard at his … Continue reading
3 things about Krzysztof Kieslowski’s THREE COLORS: RED
Three Colors: Red [1994] 1. He looks through the window. A computer monitor displaying weather patterns. 2. She interrupts the church service. “I’m sorry. My dog ran away.” 3. The loading platform slowly raises.
