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3 things about Steve James’ LIFE ITSELF
Life Itself [2014] 1. Seeing the same theater, onscreen, that I’m sitting in as I watch the movie. 2. “They were a pair of Siamese twins joined at the rear end.” 3. A reprieve, courtesy Leonard Cohen.
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Tagged 3 things, Chicago, documentaries, Kartemquin Films, movies, roger ebert
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Zounds, more sounds: fresh news about the soundtrack
One of the lead actors in Pause of the Clock, Dylan Lorenz, was college roommates with Allen Morgenstern, an original member of the band Kill Hannah. That’s how I came to hear their first EP, Hummingbirds the Size of Bullets. … Continue reading
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Tagged editing, kill hannah, mat devine, movies, music, Royale, wrongchilde
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3 things about Henry Hathaway’s THE DESERT FOX: THE STORY OF ROMMEL
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel [1951] 1. Only Luther Adler, playing Hitler, attempts a German accent. 2. “My heart, of course, bleeds for you.” 3. A poison that takes three seconds.
3 things about Akira Kurosawa’s RHAPSODY IN AUGUST
Rhapsody in August [1991] 1. A Brooklyn t-shirt tucked into high-waisted jeans. 2. The blind man feels his way around the monument. To remember. 3. “Many who wore white were saved on that day!”
3 things about Fritz Lang’s WHILE THE CITY SLEEPS
While the City Sleeps [1956] 1. He uses peanuts to represent each of the three candidates. Then he eats them. 2. “Faithful as the day is long.” “If it’s the shortest day of the year. But where would women like … Continue reading
3 things about John Glen’s FOR YOUR EYES ONLY
For Your Eyes Only [1981] 1. Graham Crowden’s cameo. 2. “Now put your clothes back on, and I’ll buy you an ice cream.” 3. Rinkside tables with little urns of glühwein. 3 other things.
3 things about Lewis Gilbert’s MOONRAKER
Moonraker [1979] 1. What happens to the stewardess? 2. Behind the clockface = Hugo. 3. “Mr. Bond, you persist in defying my efforts to provide an amusing death for you.” 3 other things.
Zounds what sounds: thrilling news about the soundtrack!
Finally, I can spill the beans … I’m really excited to announce that a new tune by Royale will be featured on the soundtrack of Pause of the Clock. It was one of those serendipitous moments when you’re surfing around … Continue reading
3 things about Don Siegel’s ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ
Escape from Alcatraz [1979] 1. Shave once a day, two showers a week, a haircut every month. 2. Pet mouse as message delivery vehicle. 3. Raincoats and contact cement.
3 things about Harold Schuster’s THE GREAT ADVENTURE
The Great Adventure [1955] 1. A turkey roasting on an electric rotisserie. 2. A Scottish Canadian and an Australian do the Highland Fling. 3. “I just got a wild idea.” He looks around, as if for an eavesdropper. This 30-minute … Continue reading
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Tagged 3 things, Jim Backus, movies, Rotary, Rotary International, Twilight Zone
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