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Tag Archives: 3 things
3 things about Steven Spielberg’s CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND
Close Encounters of the Third Kind [1977] 1. An attempt to corral the ducks. 2. Magnetic manipulations in the cab of the truck. 3. As soon as the helicopter departs, they gratefully remove their gas masks. 3 other things.
3 things about David Lean’s LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
Lawrence of Arabia [1962] 1. “Here you may drink. One cup.” 2. The tiniest black dot on the horizon. 3. He gaily skips through the entryway to catch up with the soldiers. Discussion of a new squash court. 3 other … Continue reading
3 things about Joseph L. Mankiewicz’ CLEOPATRA
Cleopatra [1963] 1. A wink. 2. Setting the toy boats on fire. 3. Movement in the basket of figs. 3 other things.
3 things about Robert Altman’s SHORT CUTS
Short Cuts [1993] 1. Racy Movies. 2. Birdcage swinging around. “It wasn’t the big one!” 3. She hugs the basketball like it’s an unborn child. 3 other things.
3 things about Richard Lester’s SUPERMAN III
Superman III [1983] 1. A traffic signal altercation. 2. “You know what the problem is?” “Too much mayonnaise?” 3. The motorist instructs the gas station attendant to give his car “the good stuff.” 3 other things.
3 things about Fernando Frias’s I’M NO LONGER HERE
I’m No Longer Here [2019] 1. “When it’s slower, you feel it more.” 2. Huffing fumes from a repurposed water bottle. 3. Diagonal streets converging in the center of the frame.
3 things about Susan Streitfeld’s FEMALE PERVERSIONS
Female Perversions [1996] 1. Compulsive lipstick freshening. 2. Stealing her lucky suit. 3. Nipple and razor blade.
3 things about Sandi Tan’s SHIRKERS
Shirkers [2018] 1. Going from ATM to ATM, methodically draining their savings accounts. 2. 70 film canisters but no sound reels. 3. An “original idea” lifted from Paris, Texas.
3 things about Ken Hughes’ THE INTERNECINE PROJECT
The Internecine Project [1974] 1. He hates women but loves cats. 2. Glowing blue neon sign in the parking lot: BEACH CLUB. 3. Poison pages.
3 things about Don Siegel’s THE VERDICT
The Verdict [1946] 1. “There’s always a clue. If you can find it.” 2. A love note left in the pocket of the corpse. 3. He tries to move in for a kiss, then gracefully withdraws.
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