Tag Archives: Buñuel

The Phantom of Liberty [1974] 1. “Why the sea? The sea’s no longer the sea.” 2. “One thing. I’d like to make a small incision. Sheer medical curiosity.” 3. Two police commissioners equal one police commissioner. 3 other things.

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie [1972] 1. Don Rafael speaks in a mixture of French and Spanish. 2. “Tastes like Quasi-Cola.” 3. The maid is 52.. 3 other things.

That Obscure Object of Desire [1977] 1. The judge ponders his question for a moment and answers, “Probably.” 2. After they pass from one bedroom to the other, their clothing is different. 3. Eyes fastened on the needle of the … Continue reading →

Tristana [1970] 1. “Even if you have nightmares, it’s good to dream. The dead don’t dream.” He stares at her cleavage. As he stands up from the chair, he closes the front of her nightgown and bids her goodnight. 2. … Continue reading →

El [1953] 1. The priest tenderly kisses the boy’s foot. 2. The valet has his way with the chambermaid, then is told by the master of the house to fire her. To which the valet agrees with pleasure. 3. Laughingstock … Continue reading →

That Obscure Object of Desire [1977] 1. “I have a friend who loves women very much, but he claims they’re sacks of excrement.” 2. He kisses her hair through the bars of the window, burying his face. 3. The woman … Continue reading →