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Tag Archives: 3 things
3 things about Michael Schultz’s SCAVENGER HUNT
Scavenger Hunt [1979] 1. “I have no holes! I can’t see!” 2. Orthopedic brass knuckles. 3. Socks and underwear hanging up in his office.
3 things about Jason Amm & Robert Fantinatto’s I DREAM OF WIRES
I Dream of Wires [2014] 1. Smart decision to use a female narrator, since all but two of the interviewees are men. 2. The Monterey Pop Festival was the turning point for the popularity of Moog’s synthesizer. 3. “Just hit … Continue reading
3 things about Thom Eberhardt’s NIGHT OF THE COMET
Night of the Comet [1984] 1. A game called Scary Noises. 2. Sam does not like country. 3. How will they get his braces off? 3 other things.
3 things about Alex Gibney’s GOING CLEAR: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE PRISON OF BELIEF
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief [2015] 1. David Miscavige is shorter than Tom Cruise? 2. Paid between 6 and 40 cents an hour. 3. A game of musical chairs to “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Bonus: deeply stained teeth, protruding … Continue reading
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3 things about Vincent Sherman’s THE DAMNED DON’T CRY
The Damned Don’t Cry [1950] 1. Always, the sound of oil pumps in the background. 2. The main room of the club is a series of low-slung arches receding into the background. 3. Patricia, pronounced puh-TREE-sha.
3 things about Dan Gilroy’s NIGHTCRAWLER
Nightcrawler [2014] 1. Even as blood bubbles from the corner of his mouth, the look of disbelief on his face. 2. “I feel like grabbing you by your ears right now and screaming, ‘I’m not fucking interested.’ Instead I’m going … Continue reading
3 things about George Cukor’s THE WOMEN
The Women [1939] 1. “She’s got those eyes that run up and down a man like a searchlight.” 2. Cigarettes and bubble bath. 3. “Get me a bromide! And put some gin in it.”
3 things about Michael Glover Smith’s COOL APOCALYPSE
Cool Apocalypse [2015] 1. No cash in his wallet. 2. “I promise, as soon as I’m sober I’ll apologize.” 3. Coffee cup toast. 3 other things.
3 things about Wim Wenders’ UNTIL THE END OF THE WORLD (Director’s Cut)
Until the End of the World (Director’s Cut) [1991] 1. Lois Chiles, window, Vermeer. 2. “The present will look after itself. It’s our duty to realize the future using our imagination.” 3. Happy Birthday video conference call in outer space. … Continue reading
3 things about Barry Levinson’s DINER
Diner [1982] 1. Parallel soap opera in the TV studio. 2. “Who is Charlie Parker?” 3. He lifts the shaker, tips his head back, pours a stream of sugar into his mouth. Washes it down with some Coke.
