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Tag Archives: 3 things
3 things about Jafar Panahi’s THIS IS NOT A FILM
This Is Not a Film [2011] 1. He suddenly stops. Frustrated. “If we could tell a film, why make a film?” 2. The iguana scampers up the back of the bookcase. 3. “Don’t come out here, Mr. Panahi. They will … Continue reading
3 things about Michael Haneke’s CODE UNKNOWN
Code Unknown [2000] 1. Still chewing his last bite, he washes his plate at the sink. He goes into the bathroom and flushes the toilet to cover up the sound of his crying. 2. An adaptation of The Collector starring … Continue reading
3 things about Jonathan Demme’s MARRIED TO THE MOB
Married to the Mob [1988] 1. She rips the carton of eggs in half. The squishing sound. 2. The table in front of them is littered with empty coconut mugs, straws and fruit garnishes. 3. Chris Isaak as murderous clown, … Continue reading
3 things about Jonathan Demme’s SOMETHING WILD
Something Wild [1986] 1. She jumps behind the wheel and hitches up her skirt. 2. “Charlie. Attempt to remain cool.” 3. While The Feelies play “Fame,” Jeff Daniels shows off some David Byrne-like dance moves.
3 things about Claudio Fragasso’s TROLL 2
Troll 2 [1990] 1. Her favorite song: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.” (Public domain.) 2. As she takes the chainsaw to his trunk, he laughs in ecstasy. 3. The byproduct of their passion is popcorn. A lot of it.
3 things about Robert Hamer’s KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS
Kind Hearts and Coronets [1949] 1. On the reverse side of the painting, he’s attached a family tree. He crosses out the names as the family members are eliminated. 2. He shoots an arrow in the air … 3. Suddenly, … Continue reading
3 things about Wong Kar-wai’s CHUNGKING EXPRESS
Chungking Express [1994] 1. He eats 30 cans of pineapple, all with an expiration date of May 1, 1994. 2. The power goes out at the restaurant because she hasn’t paid the electric bill. They light candles everywhere. The cooks sing … Continue reading
3 things about Walt Disney’s PINOCCHIO
Pinocchio [1940] 1. Bedtime is 9 o’clock. 2. Hands turn into hooves. 3. Rotoscoped Blue Fairy.
3 things about Andrew Davis’ STONY ISLAND
Stony Island [1978] 1. Dennis Franz as a hustling exotic fish salesman (!) 2. A muddy hardwood floor. A refrigerator with its door ripped off. The kitchen door opens onto the back stairway. He stands there and surveys the empty … Continue reading
3 things about DAREDEVIL
Daredevil [2003] 1. Raindrop sonar. 2. She preps for the big fight by slicing open lots of sandbags in her apartment. I hope she pays the maid generously. 3. A fly pinned to the wall with a hypodermic needle. Andy … Continue reading
