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Tag Archives: 3 things
3 things about Daniel Kraus’ PROFESSOR
Professor [2010] 1. Operation Iraqi Freedom baseball cap. 2. “And I know exactly when that moment will be, when our retirement account has enough of what Mike Royko called ‘fuck you’ money.” 3. In the middle of a long, passionate … Continue reading
3 things about Albert Brooks’ MODERN ROMANCE
Modern Romance [1981] 1. “I’m alone now. I don’t want any Quaaludes–what am I going to do, hug myself?” 2. In full jogging regalia, he executes stretches while chanting, “1-2-3-Idon’tevenmissher-2-3. 1-2-3-Idon’tevenmissher-2-3.” 3. He air-writes down the guy’s phone number.
3 things about Daniel Kraus’ MUSICIAN
Musician [2007] 1. Composing using a black felt-tip pen and Liquid Paper. Later, a bug calls across the sheet music. 2. Ken wears Chuck Taylors. His wife wears Chuck Taylors. 3. One note, played in a host of variations, becomes … Continue reading
3 things about Daniel Kraus’ SHERIFF
Sheriff [2004] 1. “This soap and candle shop has become a … soap opera situation.” 2. Neon sign: WORMS AND COFFEE. 3. The Christmas Parade proceeds down the highway. A bank sign gives the temperature: 62 degrees.
3 things about Mike Hodges’ I’LL SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD
I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead [2003] 1. The bloody water drains away, revealing a small knife. 2. Davey and Mickser both have pet birds. 3. She sits on the stairs, facing the front door. Staring straight ahead. We can’t tell … Continue reading
3 things about Gus Van Sant’s MILK
Milk [2008] 1. “My bill outlines procedures for identifying homosexuals.” 2. Jack is drinking Coors. 3. The ribbon of lights stretches as far as the eye can see.
3 things about Wong Kar Wai’s DAYS OF BEING WILD
Days of Being Wild [1990] 1. “April the 16th. At one minute before 3pm on April the 16th, 1960, you’re together with me. Because of you, I’ll remember that one minute. From now on, we’re one-minute friends.” 2. He lies … Continue reading
3 things about SPIDER
Spider [2002] 1. Her teeth. 2. He digs up the vegetable garden and plants the body of his wife. 3. “What have you done? What have you done?” He hovers over her bed holding a hammer and screwdriver.
3 things about Robert Altman’s NASHVILLE
Nashville [1975] 1. “It was Wanda, Wander.” “No, it was Wonder Wanda!” “Wanda, Wander! Wonder Wanda! What’s the difference, it was a hit!” 2. She undoes the top of her dress. Then she pulls out the Kleenex from her bra … Continue reading
3 things about SHE HATE ME
She Hate Me [2004] 1. He uses a headset and notecards to propagate corporate gossip. 2. What the hell is John Turturro’s terrible Godfather re-enactment doing in this movie? 3. “Handcuffs on the cuff links.” This is Spike Lee’s attempt … Continue reading
