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Tag Archives: 3 things
3 things about Francis Ford Coppola’s ONE FROM THE HEART
One from the Heart [1982] 1. She keeps the model of the Empire State Building on the dining room table as a memento. 2. “Where are you going, in that dress?” “To hell and back.” “You’ll probably get there, in … Continue reading
3 things about W.S. Van Dyke’s ANOTHER THIN MAN
Another Thin Man [1939] 1. Asta encounters a skunk. 2. Nick gracefully punches Phil Church in the face and says, “That’s to remind you not to dream about my family.” 3. At the West Indies Club, Nick orders Bacardi. But … Continue reading
3 things about Gregory Nava’s EL NORTE
El Norte [1983] 1. “You have to say ‘fuck’ all the time, or no one will believe you’re Mexican.” 2. He beams with joy after pouring the coffee correctly. 3. Pausing in his work, he leans on his shovel and … Continue reading
3 things about Ronny Yu’s BRIDE OF CHUCKY
Bride of Chucky [1998] 1. It’s refreshing to see a gratuitous car washing scene featuring a hot shirtless guy for once. 2. “Fuck Martha Stewart! Martha Stewart can kiss my shiny plastic butt!” 3. John Ritter’s face impaled by a … Continue reading
3 things about Rudolph Maté’s WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE
When Worlds Collide [1951] 1. At a fancy supper club, he lights his cigarette by setting some money on fire. He looks over at a startled matron and says, “I’ve always wanted to do that!” 2. For a moment he … Continue reading
3 things about Jacques Feyder’s FACES OF CHILDREN
Faces of Children [1925] 1. The child watches the gravedigger refill his mother’s grave, then passes out. His father carries him home. The gravedigger continues in his work without a pause. 2. Pierrette is like a paleo-Tootie, like Margaret O’Brien … Continue reading
3 things about Robert Aldrich’s KISS ME DEADLY
Kiss Me Deadly [1955] 1. Both Mike and Velda have a bottle of Kentucky Tavern bourbon at their apartments. 2. The look on his face as he smashes the coroner’s fingers in the desk drawer. 3. “Kiss me, Mike. I … Continue reading
3 things about Tomas Alfredson’s TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy [2011] 1. The headboard of Smiley’s bed is divided into three compartments. 2. “That’s how I know he can be beaten. He’s a fanatic. Fanatics always conceal a grave doubt.” 3. Extreme telephoto. They stand on … Continue reading
3 things about Andrew Haigh’s WEEKEND
Weekend [2011] 1. “I’m trying to redraw myself … People keep hiding my pencil.” 2. Cum on his chest. Glen hands him back his own t-shirt and he mops it up. 3. That moment when you’ve stayed up all night … Continue reading
3 things about Frank Capra’s IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
It’s a Wonderful Life [1946] 1. He lights a cigarette, takes a puff. He hears a train whistle, then looks down at the travel brochures in his hands and throws them on the ground. 2. “It’s all over town that … Continue reading
