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Tag Archives: 3 things
3 things about Robert Altman’s KANSAS CITY
Kansas City [1996] 1. “You got robbed by Amos and Andy. Can you believe that shit?” 2. As the jazz battle concludes, Hawkins and Young shake hands. 3. “You know what I didn’t do today? I didn’t vote.”
3 things about Michael Haneke’s AMOUR
Amour [2012] 1. Rotting fruit in a bowl. A layer of dust on the piano. 2. “I did not know how incompetent how you were.” 3. The connecting door between the living room and the bedroom has finally been opened. … Continue reading
3 things about Roman Polanski’s TESS
Tess [1979] 1. A bunch of flowers stuck in a marmalade pot, resting on top of the grave. 2. The most enthusiastic housekeeper in cinema history. 3. She stands up on the chair, which is upholstered in green plush, and … Continue reading
3 things about Guillermo del Toro’s MIMIC
Mimic [1997] 1. Decapitated Jesus head on the floor. 2. Some weird shit. 3. Using her crucifix, she cuts a gash in the palm of her hand.
3 things about Dean Parisot’s GALAXY QUEST
Galaxy Quest [1999] 1. Her job is to repeat whatever the computer says. 2. “I see you managed to get your shirt off.” 3. Tufts of hair sticking through his cap.
3 things about Kathryn Bigelow’s STRANGE DAYS
Strange Days [1995] 1. “I’m the Santa Claus of the subconscious.” 2. A box of Double Chex cereal on the kitchen table. 3. Still handcuffed, he drags his dead partner through the crowd.
3 things about Walter Salles’ ON THE ROAD
On the Road [2012] 1. Sam Riley’s voice burns, burns, burns. 2. Triple naked driving. 3. Benzedrine tea.
3 things (heh) about John Carpenter’s THE THING
The Thing [1982] 1. Frosted white beard, a bundle of dynamite, a flamethrower. 2. Roller skating down the hallway. 3. Heart condition. I have the alternate TV version on VHS. My grandfather taped it.
3 things about Leonard Nimoy’s STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home [1986] 1. “I think he did a little too much LDS.” 2. Flattened garbage can. 3. Scotty cracking his knuckles before using the keyboard.
3 things about Robert Wise’s STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE
Star Trek: The Motion Picture [1979] 1. Bones: Disco Godfather. 2. “My oath of celibacy is on record, Captain. May I assume my duties?” 3. Stepping stones made of star stuff.
