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3 things about Edgar G. Ulmer’s DETOUR
Detour [1945] 1. “What’d you do? Kiss him with a wrench?” 2. The torn label of the liquor bottle. 3. “You hurt me.” For the briefest of moments she appears bewildered and astonished.
George Clooney: cold-blooded, crinkly charm
The American is uneven but, because of George Clooney’s canny performance, still worthwhile. And here are 3 things.
3 things about Anton Corbijn’s THE AMERICAN
The American [2010] 1. “Don’t make friends. You used to know that, Jack.” 2. They stroll past a pair of lovers on a bench, kissing. The priest says, “I wonder how many bastards have been made here.” 3. He carefully … Continue reading
New cocktail: MYSTERIOUS FLAME
Mysterious Flame 2 oz. gold rum (DonQ) 1/2 oz. dark rum (Myers’s) 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice 1/4 oz. apricot brandy 1/4 oz. Don’s mix Shake well with cracked ice, pour unstrained into a tumbler or tiki mug. Add more … Continue reading
3 things about Lone Scherfig’s AN EDUCATION
An Education [2009] 1. She places the wrapped package on top of the book she’s just been given. The package is the exact shape and size of the book. 2. “David! I don’t want to lose my virginity to a … Continue reading
3 things about David Lean’s THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI
The Bridge on the River Kwai [1957] 1. “I have already given the order.” Unspeakable weariness. 2. Night. In the center of the river, a glowing green rock. 3. He drops his stick; the spell is broken.
3 things about Alfonso Cuarón’s CHILDREN OF MEN
Children of Men [2006] 1. “This is the country we live in.” 2. “Pull my finger.” 3. “I’m going to name her Dylan, it’s a girl’s name too.”
3 things about Luis Buñuel’s THE BRUTE
The Brute [1953] 1. The old woman lies in bed smoking a cigarette, pleading for money to buy medicine. 2. One by one she snips the heads off the flowers. 3. The old man waddles past his son’s corpse to … Continue reading
3 things about Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger’s THE RED SHOES
The Red Shoes [1948] 1. “It is much more disheartening to have to steal than to be stolen from.” 2. A ballroom made of drapes and chandeliers. 3. He bends down and takes off the red shoes. You can see … Continue reading
3 things about Kelly Reichardt’s OLD JOY
Old Joy [2006] 1. The dog’s name is Lucy. 2. “It’s all one thing now. There’s trees in the city, and garbage in the forest.” 3. His hand loosens its grip.
