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Two cool movies opening at the Siskel on Friday. Both of ’em are worth your time. Daytime Drinking is like Jarmusch remaking After Hours, and Objectified is the followup to Helvetica.

Daytime Drinking [2008] 1. He throws the cell phone into the water. Then, a moment later, he looks down at his empty hand. Realization.2. He pretends to sleep. She mutters, "Son of a bitch." He opens his eyes, says, "Excuse … Continue reading →

Objectified [2009] 1. Japanese toothpick.2. "Last but not least, good design is as little as possible."3. The concept of "design dissolving in behavior."

Lost in Translation [2003] 1. A grip, wearing latex gloves, holds two tumblers of whiskey. Comparing them.2. He shakes his hands out before answering the phone.3. "So goodbye, and enjoy my jacket, which you stole from me."

Away We Go [2009] 1. “Are we fuck-ups? … We have a cardboard window. I think we might be fuck-ups.” 2. A jet airplane reflected in a bank of windows. It crosses the screen from right to left. 3. She … Continue reading →

2 kids from Indiana are making their own horror movie. For $500. Definitely reminds me of my own teenaged moviemaking years. I wrote and directed a sci-fi flick called Desperation in junior high. Teens always seem to flock to horror … Continue reading →

The Girlfriend Experience [2009] 1. She’s browsing through a rack of dresses near the back. She sees him outside the boutique, with another girl, and turns away. Whether to hide herself, or from jealousy, or because she’s hurt, who can … Continue reading →

Naqoyqatsi [2002] 1. Falling into the pattern.2. The woman never quite gets around to eating the hamburger.3. Skydivers pouring out of the airplane like cereal from a box.