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3 things about Melvin Frank & Norman Panama’s THE COURT JESTER
The Court Jester [1955] 1. He speaks French, Italian, German. 2. “I’ve been told the wenches have arrived.” 3. He whips his sword around in a frenzy, successfully blocking every thrust.
3 things about Sidney J. Furie’s THE APPALOOSA
The Appaloosa [1966] 1. He dumps the coffee grounds onto a small piece of burlap then twists it into a bundle. He dabs his face with it. He wants to pass as a Mexican. 2. Nighttime. A bumpy blue stone … Continue reading
My take on INCEPTION
For 148 minutes, we’re given the pleasure of living inside a wholly developed world where anything can happen.
3 things about Edmund Goulding’s THE RAZOR’S EDGE
The Razor’s Edge [1946] 1. “I have a flair.” 2. Isabel is bent over the table, hiding in embarrassment, while above her Sophie leers at the rest of the group, her face aglow with defiance. 3. Gene Tierney’s magnificent coldness … Continue reading
3 things about Christopher Nolan’s INCEPTION
Inception [2010] 1. He falls backwards into a glistening tub of water. 2. “We would have had to choose, but not here.” 3. A perceptible wobbling, which means that–
3 things about The Dardenne Brothers’ LORNA’S SILENCE
Lorna’s Silence [2008] 1. She throws the key out the window then suddenly strips naked. 2. A Belgian bar. They set down their glasses of beer and start dancing to a country tune that’s playing on the jukebox. 3. The … Continue reading
3 things about Rob Reiner’s THIS IS SPINAL TAP
This Is Spinal Tap [1984] 1. The bread won’t fold over properly. 2. Barbershop raga. 3. The Patron Saint of Quality Footwear.
3 things about Jacques Tourneur’s OUT OF THE PAST
Out of the Past [1947] 1. “A dame with a rod is like a guy with a knitting needle.” 2. They lie together on the sand. Boats, nets, moonlight. He looks at her and says, “Baby, I don’t care.” And … Continue reading
3 things about Woody Allen’s SHADOWS AND FOG
Shadows and Fog [1991] 1. “I don’t know enough to be incompetent!” 2. Disturbing image: Jodie Foster licks Woody Allen’s chest. 3. The doctor is strangled on the street just outside the brothel.
3 things about Jacques Demy’s THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg [1964] 1. The train pulls away. A man walks by carrying a rolled umbrella. 2. She sings about the drabness of the shop, while standing in front of riotously colorful wallpaper. 3. Deep blue sky with … Continue reading
