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3 things about Quentin Tarantino’s JACKIE BROWN
Jackie Brown [1997] 1. “Demi Moore.” 2. Paperbacks in the bottom of the bag. 3. He opens the door. Spatters of blood on his shirt.
3 things about Anton Corbijn’s A MOST WANTED MAN
A Most Wanted Man [2014] 1. He opens the door, steps outside, tosses the ice from his drink onto the ground. 2. A drunken domestic barroom brawl soundtracked by Roy Orbison. 3. “This is a pen. It looks like a … Continue reading
3 things about Peter Hyams’ CAPRICORN ONE
Capricorn One [1977] 1. Scope followed by black coffee. 2. Brenda Vaccaro’s tearful recitation of Fox in Socks. 3. Despite his revulsion, he lifts the dead rattlesnake to his lips and begins to suck its blood.
3 things about Jonathan Demme’s STOP MAKING SENSE
Stop Making Sense [1984] 1. The camera loses him, finds him again. He unbuttons the top button on his shirt. 2. While Byrne goes into a seizure, Alex Weir digs into his guitar. 3. Tina does a nasty dance. I … Continue reading
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3 things about John Frankenheimer’s THE FRENCH CONNECTION II
The French Connection II [1975] 1. “I’m going to turn your kneecaps into oatmeal.” 2. Arthritic knuckles, sores up and down her arms. 3. The look of utter shock on his face.
3 things about Joseph Sargent’s THE TAKING OF PELHAM ONE TWO THREE
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three [1974] 1. “How the hell can you run a goddamn railroad without swearing?” 2. He grabs another bundle from the body on the way out. 3. Smoke under the collar.
PAUSE OF THE CLOCK is coming.
Thirsty? Patience.
3 things about Paul Schrader’s THE CANYONS
The Canyons [2013] 1. Sitting outside at the sidewalk cafe. Traffic streams by continuously. An attention to street signs. 2. “Because he’s a bad boy. He’s a bad little boy.” “Go on.” 3. A grand piano on the second floor … Continue reading
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3 things about Jonathan Demme’s A MASTER BUILDER
A Master Builder [2014] 1. Obligation. 2. “It was after the fire! That! That! That!” 3. A funeral wreath? A dedication wreath.
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3 things about John Huston’s KEY LARGO
Key Largo [1948] 1. “Put it this way, for a few hours you’re going to be our guests.” 2. He grabs her by the arms and goes in for a kiss. She’s too stunned to resist. 3. Glistening, miniature rubber … Continue reading
