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Tag Archives: 3 things
3 things about Shirley Clarke’s THE COOL WORLD
The Cool World [1963] 1. Pairs of shoes standing side by side on the sidewalk; and on the curb, a portable record player spinning a 45. 2. He gazes across the sand at the beach and says, “Look at all … Continue reading
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3 things about Otto Preminger’s CARMEN JONES
Carmen Jones [1954] 1. “Don’t say I didn’t tell you true/ I told you truly, if I love you/Dat’s the end of you.” 2. Max Roach is wailing away on the drums, but we don’t actually hear him most of … Continue reading
3 things about David Swift’s HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying [1967] 1. “Put up or shut up, son.” 2. A bulky office machine sheathed in its cover. 3. Biggley’s private washroom is located behind the fireplace. (Is that feasible?) 3 other things.
3 things about Sarah Polley’s STORIES WE TELL
Stories We Tell [2012] 1. Talking on the phone, making a stop sign with her hand. 2. He explains why taking out the garbage makes him feel like he’s not in control. It means you’re on someone else’s schedule. 3. … Continue reading
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3 things about Guillermo del Toro’s HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY
Hellboy II: The Golden Army [2008] 1. Night Gallery on TV. 2. “I’m not a baby, I’m a tumor.” 3. Wings of eyes.
3 things about Robert Altman’s THAT COLD DAY IN THE PARK
That Cold Day in the Park [1969] 1. He lies on the floor under the coffee table puffing on a cigar, a glass of wine balanced on his chest. 2. “He has a terrible habit of plucking at the creases … Continue reading
3 things about Rich Moore’s WRECK-IT RALPH
Wreck-It Ralph [2012] 1. Brick blanket. 2. Devil Dogs. 3. Mentos stalactites.
3 things about Denis Villeneuve’s ENEMY
Enemy [2013] 1. Walking down the ceiling of the hallway. 2. Conventional blueberries, organic blueberries. 3. “How was school tonight?” Brilliant. The Toronto setting adds immeasurably. It really captures the disquiet of Saramago’s work.
3 things about Christopher Guest’s BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show [2000] 1. Seven kimonos. 2. “She looks like a cocktail waitress on an oil rig.” 3. Pug and leg.
3 things about Howard Hawks’ MAN’S FAVORITE SPORT?
Man’s Favorite Sport? [1964] 1. As the bar revolves he walks alongside holding his martini. 2. “Every time I see you, you’re up to your neck in zippers!” 3. Paula Prentiss: a pioneering Manic Pixie Dream Girl.
