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Tag Archives: 3 things
3 things about James Ivory’s SHAKESPEARE WALLAH
Shakespeare Wallah [1965] 1. A kiss dissolving in and out of the mist. 2. “When you’re young, you never think. When you’re old, you’re too tired to think.” 3. He washes his face with water from the metal jar and … Continue reading
3 things about François Ozon’s THE NEW GIRLFRIEND
The New Girlfriend [2014] 1. “I remember what they told us as kids, ‘Boys are born in cabbages, girls are born in flowers.’ I guess I was born in a cauliflower.” 2. She finds herself dancing with a lesbian. 3. … Continue reading
3 things about Joseph Graham’s BEAUTIFUL SOMETHING
Beautiful Something [2015] 1. Lava lamp on the bar. 2. “I tried it with guys—” “Guys?” “I tried it with you, and you were guys for me.” 3. He pats Brian on the shoulder. Brian looks down. A wholly inadequate … Continue reading
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3 things about Roy Andersson’s A PIGEON SAT ON A BRANCH REFLECTING ON EXISTENCE
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence [2014] 1. Title card: “Meeting with death no. 1.” 2. A line of sailors waiting for a kiss and a shot. 3. Of course, of course, of course, of course …
3 things about Walter Hill’s THE WARRIORS
The Warriors [1979] 1. “What do you know about Cyrus?” “Magic. Whole lotta magic.” 2. DJ lips. 3. Soda bottle rattle.
3 things about Shane Carruth’s UPSTREAM COLOR
Upstream Color [2013] 1. She examines the security photos of herself at the bank. 2. Pig’s eye. 3. The same childhood stories. I can’t exactly say I’m a fan, but it certainly is one of a kind.
3 things about Jean Negulesco’s HUMORESQUE
Humoresque [1946] 1. We watch him play the violin through the snifter she’s holding. 2. “It isn’t what you are, it’s what you don’t become that hurts.” 3. Upon exiting the water they climb up to the terrace, where she … Continue reading
3 things about George A. Romero’s DAWN OF THE DEAD
Dawn of the Dead [1978] 1. “It’s done, man. It’s all been done.” 2. Why were the kids in the closet? 3. Tussle over entrails. 3 other things.
3 things about MIchael Curtiz’s MILDRED PIERCE
Mildred Pierce [1945] 1. The cop whacks his nightstick across the rail. 2. He walks past Ida, who’s just coming in, saying, “I hate all women.” 3. She tears up the check and gets slapped, falls against the wall.
3 things about Todd Haynes’ SAFE
Safe [1995] 1. Perm, nosebleed. 2. Outside, even in the compound, the constant sound of technology: airplanes, traffic, etc. 3. “I think it might be your cologne.” “Honey, I’m not wearing any cologne.”
