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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.
3 things about Krzysztof Kieslowski’s THREE COLORS: WHITE
Three Colors: White [1994] 1. She calmly sets fire to the drapes. He panics and flees. 2. Inside the booth he finds a smoldering cigarette on the phonebook. 3. The official shreds the passport and then says, “Now you can … Continue reading
3 things about Krzysztof Kieslowski’s THREE COLORS: BLUE
Three Colors: Blue [1993] 1. Running her knuckles across the stone wall until they bleed. 2. “Now I have just one thing left to do: nothing.” 3. She distractedly kneads his package.
3 things about Don Siegel’s MADIGAN
Madigan [1968] 1. A private elevator up to his office. Then he sits down at his desk, and a black policewoman brings him a cup of coffee on a saucer. 2. “I like Helen. She’s a bitch, but what the … Continue reading
3 things about Michael Glover Smith’s COOL APOCALYPSE
Cool Apocalypse [2015] 1. Personal style, self-described: prairie hipster. 2. “Hey! You’re the one who taught me the importance of moisturizing.” 3. A package of Upton’s in the fridge.
3 things about Peter Jackson’s THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies [2014] 1. A strand of starlight, shown once and then never mentioned again. 2. Orcs on moose antlers, all beheaded. 3. “Your slip is showing.” Meh.
3 things about Frank Capra’s IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
It’s a Wonderful Life [1946] 1. H.P. is painted on the side of his carriage. 2. “Please don’t hit my sore ear again! Please don’t hit my sore ear again!” 3. In every reality, it’s a Schlitz bar. 3 other things.
3 things about Anthony Mann’s THE FURIES
The Furies [1950] 1. She walks past the old woman, who turns her head and spits on the floor. 2. “I’m Dallas Hart. I’m new around here, honey.” “You couldn’t be new anywhere.” 3. She holds the handkerchief against the … Continue reading
