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Tag Archives: 3 things
3 Things
The Grapes of Wrath [1940] 1. She reads the postcard one last time and then gently tips it into the flames. 2. The immaculately creased white trousers worn by the camp superintendent. 3. Three shadows in the dirt.
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Scott Walker: 30 Century Man [2006] 1. On tour: Roy Orbision, The Walker Brothers, Lulu. 2. Newspaper headline: “Scott hides away in a gloom-world” 3. Someone compares Walker to Francis Bacon. Later, in a recording studio, a percussionist plays a giant … Continue reading
3 things about René Clément’s JOY HOUSE
Les félins [1964] 1. Jane chops up some herbs, takes a roast leg of mutton out of the oven. 2. “He wants proof that you suffered.” He presses RECORD on the tape machine. 3. Lalo Schifrin’s score. Plucked strings, harpsichord. … Continue reading
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The Men Who Stare at Goats [2009] 1. “What’s with the air quotes? Are you implying that I’m only capable of ironically strangling you?” 2. “The silence of the goats.” 3. He demonstrates the Predator. Pretty good! I think it … Continue reading
3 Things
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan [2006] 1. He throws down the bag and the hen squawks. 2. “Let’s go back to New York, at least there are no Jews there.” 3. He comes … Continue reading
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Black Sunday [1960] 1. Bulging eyeballs. 2. Her face transforms, ages. 3. Behind the torn canvas is a lever which operates the door to the secret passageway.
3 things about Georges Franju’s EYES WITHOUT A FACE
Eyes Without a Face [1960] 1. Forceps. 2. He pours a small glass of port then grabs her. 3. “Smile. Not too much.”
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The Seventh Victim [1943] 1. They unlock the door. In the room is a single chair and, hanging from the ceiling, a noose. 2. “I’ve always wanted to die.” 3. Flickering overhead light in the hall.
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Fiend Without a Face [1958] 1. Mental vampire. 2. The fiend is like a cross between the baby in Eraserhead and a mugwump from Naked Lunch. 3. The corpse, and beside the half-open coffin a pipe.
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Detroit 9000 [1973] 1. Kissing asses, busting asses. 2. Big suede hat with a gold belt around the brim. 3. Scatman Crothers frowns at his drink, puts it down.
