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Folk Art of the 21st Century
Here I write a bit about copyright vs. copyleft.
3 Things
On Golden Pond [1981] 1. Loons. Loons. And, yes, loons. 2. “We’ve been peeing indoors for forty years.” 3. He stumbles some distance before finally dropping the box of dishes.
3 things about the Maysles Brothers’ GREY GARDENS
Grey Gardens [1975] 1. Feeding the raccoons Wonder bread and cat food. 2. “This is concentrated ground.” “Consecrated.” 3. Jerry lies across the bed. Bored? Stoned?
ALA Annual Conference
Scored some great books on the cheap: the new Penguin Jazz Guide, a history of Sesame Street, a biography of Brian Eno, a book on Sebald. Stopped by the Seven Stories Press booth. It was a great show, but I’m … Continue reading
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3 Things
M. Butterfly [1993] 1. “He never explored my body.” 2. She sits on top of him, in his lap. They writhe gently. He is still dressed but sweaty. 3. As he stands in the street, the water splatters his tuxedo. … Continue reading
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3 things about Charlie Chaplin’s THE GOLD RUSH
The Gold Rush [1925] 1. Charlie’s back to the camera. He watches all the dancers. 2. He pours the canteen into the stove to help start the fire. 3. Charlie takes a look at all the snow piled in front … Continue reading
3 things about Joon-ho Bong’s THE HOST
The Host [2006] 1. His hand shaking, holding the bucket of change. 2. They take a flesh sample from his shoulder. 3. She dies at the end. In a different film, she wouldn’t.
3 things about Andrew Wagner’s STARTING OUT IN THE EVENING
Starting Out in the Evening [2007] 1. “If we get in an accident and die, I won’t be able to tip you well!” 2. She kisses his hand and he drops her coat. 3. The slap.
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Hail the Conquering Hero [1944] 1. “Oh, I get it, you’re Daffy-dill from Dopeyville.” “No I’m not. I’m as sane as a Dane.” 2. “Those aren’t lies, they’re campaign promises. People expect ’em.” 3. “I’m not running on a platform of … Continue reading
