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3 things about Woody Allen’s MELINDA AND MELINDA

Melinda and Melinda [2004] 1. Impromptu “Sophisticated Lady” using a piano on the sidewalk. 2. “Yeah, but if you’re somebody who’s nobody, it’s no fun to be around anybody who’s everybody.” 3. He touches the strap on her dress as … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Wiene’s THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari [1920] 1. Cesar is 23. 2. Branches and leaves like scythes. 3. “Now I know exactly how to cure him.”

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3 things about Roger Corman’s “X” THE MAN WITH THE X-RAY EYES

“X” The Man with the X-Ray Eyes [1963] 1. Detached eyeball bobbing in a bubbling beaker. 2. She tells him, “I like urgent men.” Then he does the twist. 3. Two black orbs. A bloody gash running down the left … Continue reading →

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3 things about Corneliu Porumboiu’s THE TREASURE

The Treasure [2015] 1. He dips the metal detector in and out of the hole. 2. “You said you knew the law.” “We don’t know it that well.” 3. Closeup: the compartments are opened, one by one.

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3 things about Andrew Bujalski’s RESULTS

Results [2015] 1. He takes his cat jogging. 2. “I’m going to let go of you now.” “Thanks. I’m looking forward to that.” 3. Gradual overlap of individual running soundtracks. When you watch most films, it’s relatively easy to look … Continue reading →

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3 things about Roman Polanski’s CHINATOWN

Chinatown [1974] 1. A head of cabbage on the floor. 2. “I dislike the word cheat.” 3. He tries to clamp down his arm over her eyes while turning her head away.

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3 things about George McCowan’s FROGS

Frogs [1972] 1. “We are the ugly rich.” 2. Hopping across the birthday cake, which is decorated like an American flag. 3. Stuck in the muck and massacred by snapping turtles.

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3 things about Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

Young Frankenstein [1974] 1. He tiptoes over to the door and says, quietly, “Let me out. Let me out of here. Get me the hell out of here.” 2. He looks up at God and shakes his head. 3. Igor’s … Continue reading →

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3 things about Terry Jones & Terry Gilliam’s MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL

Monty Python and the Holy Grail [1975] 1. Ass-trumpets. 2. Muck gathering. 3. “Blue. No–“

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3 things about Roy Ward Baker’s THE VAULT OF HORROR

The Vault of Horror [1973] 1. Neck tap. 2. A jar labeled “ODDS AND ENDS.” 3. Tan corduroy suit with a loud, wide red tie. 3 other things.

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