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Tag Archives: 3 things
3 things about Alexander Payne’s NEBRASKA
Nebraska [2013] 1. The Tom Brokaw of Billings. 2. The corner of Pilcher/Plum. 3. She stands on top of the grave and hikes her skirt. “Look what you could’ve had if you hadn’t talked about wheat.”
3 things about Frank Perry’s DIARY OF A MAD HOUSEWIFE
Diary of a Mad Housewife [1970] 1. “You’ll notice I don’t allow myself to be ruled by a tube of tobacco.” 2. “Christ, don’t you ever put any ice in this thing?” 3. “Your mother wants to throw a poodle … Continue reading
3 things about John Landis’ COMING TO AMERICA
Coming to America [1988] 1. A tape outline of the blind man’s cane on the floor. 2. 3 grease spots left behind on the the couch. 3. “Your Highness, we haven’t gotten to that part.”
3 things about John Landis’ TRADING PLACES
Trading Places [1983] 1. Eating salmon through the beard. 2. “Beef jerky time!” 3. Simultaneously, all the traders exit the stalls.
3 things about Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne’s THE KID WITH A BIKE
The Kid with a Bike [2011] 1. “Will you call me?” “I don’t know. No.” He closes the door. 2. He stands in the corner, facing the wall, refusing to turn around. 3. “Don’t come here again,” his father tells … Continue reading
3 things about Drew Associates’ ON THE ROAD WITH DUKE ELLINGTON
On the Road with Duke Ellington [1974] 1. “Every night we throw a house party, and I’m the guest of honor.” 2. Duke tells Louis Armstrong, “Well, you know, I get stage fright.” 3. “He will perform the new piece … Continue reading
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3 things about Paul Greengrass’ CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
Captain Phillips [2013] 1. He offers them a fruit plate. 2. “You’re not just a fisherman.” 3. Even when the blindfold slips, he can’t bring himself to open his eyes.
3 things about Ronald Neame’s HOPSCOTCH
Hopscotch [1980] 1. “You can drop the accent, it’s terrible.” 2. He gags him with a bright yellow handtowel held in place with a necktie, ruffles his hair, leaves the room. 3. Turban, mustache, beard.
3 things about Zack Snyder’s MAN OF STEEL
Man of Steel [2013] 1. Shirtless and flaming hot, literally. 2. In front a stained glass window in a church. Real subtle. 3. Headgrind across the side of a skyscraper.
3 things about Vincente Minnelli’s FATHER OF THE BRIDE
Father of the Bride [1950] 1. A circular rack of pipes near his easy chair. 2. “And what would you like–a dozen frozen daiquiris?” 3. Triple pane of Liz in a bridal gown.
