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Tag Archives: 3 things
3 things about Guy Hamilton’s FUNERAL IN BERLIN
Funeral in Berlin [1966] 1. The customs agent opens the suitcase, revealing a collection of lingerie, then looks up at Palmer for an explanation. 2. “What will you tell Ross?” “I don’t know. Let’s get out of here. I’ve got … Continue reading
3 things about Sidney J. Furie’s THE IPCRESS FILE
The Ipcress File [1965] 1. He grinds his own coffee! And uses a french press! In 1965! No wonder he’s referred to as a gourmet. 2. “Do you ever take off your glasses?” she asks. “No,” he replies. “Only when … Continue reading
3 things about Ted Demme’s THE REF
The Ref [1994] 1. “Is it real coffee, or some Scandinavian Christmas potion?” 2. Poodle sweater. 3. Daniel Lanois poster in his bedroom. The kid has taste.
3 things about Roy Rowland’s THE 5,000 FINGERS OF DR. T.
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. [1953] 1. Pointing pink and red gloves. 2. “You talk a lot but I don’t know how much you say.” 3. Flatbed plumber truck with A. ZABLADOWSKI painted across the side. 3 other things.
3 things about George Seaton’s AIRPORT
Airport [1970] 1. Multiple actors from Invasion of the Body Snatchers … what does it mean? 2. A thick black pencil in her purse, “just like the airlines use.” 3. “You’ve been bragging about your scrambled eggs. I think it’s … Continue reading
3 things about Justin Lin’s STAR TREK BEYOND
Star Trek Beyond [2016] 1. “Cut its throat.” 2. Multiple motorcycles. 3. She’s suddenly a member of Starfleet just like that? An improvement over the last one for sure, but the plot holes don’t bear scrutiny.
3 things about David Mackenzie’s HELL OR HIGH WATER
Hell or High Water [2016] 1. “Do you want to read about these bank robberies, or just sit there and let Alzheimer’s take its course?” 2. He’s stripped off his disguise except for the powder blue latex gloves. His hands … Continue reading
3 things about Jennifer Phang’s ADVANTAGEOUS
Advantageous [2015] 1. The sound of rain gently tapping on the windows. 2. Sitting beside the Christmas tree, eating a pecan pie straight from the pie tin. 3. Holographic ID card.
3 things about William Wyler’s HOW TO STEAL A MILLION
How to Steal a Million [1966] 1. She tells him the bad news. He drags the bar cart with him over to his chair. 2. “Well, for one thing, it gives Givenchy a night off.” 3. Sweat pours onto his … Continue reading
3 things about Kelly Reichardt’s MEEK’S CUTOFF
Meek’s Cutoff [2010] 1. The woman wades across the river, holding the birdcage above her head. 2. Spiderwebs trembling in the breeze. 3. “I’ll leave the wagerin’ to men like you.” 3 other things.
