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Tag Archives: 3 things
3 things about Mike Hodges’ GET CARTER
Get Carter [1971] 1. Underneath the bed, a chamberpot and a shotgun. 2. Hairy-faced git. 3. A reel of 16mm film in an envelope on its way to the vice squad of Scotland Yard.
3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s VISITORS
Visitors [2013] 1. Crumbling clown head. 2. Pinch. 3. Corporate totems tumble amidst the garbage.
3 things about Sidney Lumet’s THE DEADLY AFFAIR
The Deadly Affair [1966] 1. He silently watches her fix herself a cup of tea. He neither asks for one himself, nor does she offer one. 2. “You never said that. Additionally, I never heard you.” 3. His hands gripping … Continue reading
3 things about Sydney Pollack’s ABSENCE OF MALICE
Absence of Malice [1981] 1. “And the other’s I’m gonna have somebody’s ass in my briefcase.” 2. Spilled coffee, computer printouts. 3. He’s a connoisseur of fine wines but when it comes to beer, he exclusively drinks Budweiser.
3 things about Joe Dante’s THE ‘BURBS
The ‘Burbs [1989] 1. “I’m going to go do something productive. I’m going to go watch television.” 2. The sound of sardines. 3. Credit cards melted together.
3 things about George Cukor’s THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
The Philadelphia Story [1940] 1. A belted swimming robe. Only the belt fastens with a clasp. 2. “C.K. Dexter Haven, I would like to talk to you.” “Well, let’s go in the talking room.” 3. Can’t quite seem to get … Continue reading
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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s REAR WINDOW
Rear Window [1954] 1. A truck sprinkles water on the pavement. A group of children follow the truck and play in the water. 2. He almost gets hit by a car, glaring at the driver as it goes past. 3. … Continue reading
3 things about Howards Hawks’ SCARFACE
Scarface [1932] 1. He tosses the gun into the hamper and covers it up with a few towels. 2. Boris Karloff’s only attempt at an American accent? 3. She enters the room dressed all in black. Seriously, except for swear … Continue reading
3 things about Edward Dmytryk’s THE SNIPER
The Sniper [1952] 1. The crowd disperses and it’s just an empty sidewalk with bits of glass. 2. She puts the doll to bed and pours herself a nightcap. A bullet shatters the window and she crumples to the floor. … Continue reading
3 things about Preston Sturges’ UNFAITHFULLY YOURS
Unfaithfully Yours [1948] 1. “You’ve got it, boy. You don’t have to yearn for it.” 2. He nonchalantly breaks the record in half and pockets it. 3. Cabinets filled with light bulbs and carved figurines.
