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3 things about Amy Poehler’s LUCY AND DESI
Lucy and Desi [2022] 1. No retakes. 2. He practices sit-ups with the children. 3. Buster Keaton taught her the importance of props.
3 things about Questlove’s SUMMER OF SOUL
Summer of Soul [2021] 1. The stage was built facing west to achieve the best lighting for the cameras. 2. “It smelled like Afro Sheen and chicken.” 3. Awe-inspiring duet between Mahalia Jackson and Mavis Staples. Kudos to Questlove for … Continue reading
3 things about Michael Apted’s INCIDENT AT OGLALA
Incident at Oglala [1992] 1. The dowdy woman smiled at him while entering the courtroom, and that’s how he knew that things might swing their way. 2. False affidavits used for extradition. 3. Pickup or van? Red or red-and-white?
3 things about Anthony Powell’s ANTARCTICA: A YEAR ON ICE
Antarctica: A Year on Ice [2013] 1. T3 Syndrome. 2. Mummified seal. 3. He shows us the bunkhouse, spumes of frozen air piled everywhere.
3 things about Arthur Dong’s HOLLYWOOD CHINESE
Hollywood Chinese [2007] 1. Christopher Lee explains eye makeup and prosthetics. 2. Notes on Anna May Wong’s screen test for The Good Earth: “disappointing.” 3. Roger Ebert defending Better Luck Tomorrow at Sundance.
3 things about Arthur Dong’s COMING OUT UNDER FIRE
Coming Out Under Fire [1994] 1. Incompatible. 2. Using the word “darling” in a letter was a giveaway. 3. Mimeographed bulletin, “The Myrtle Bitch Beach.” Invaluable.
3 things about Theo Anthony’s ALL LIGHT, EVERYWHERE
All Light, Everywhere [2021] 1. “The eye only sees in each thing that for which it looks, and it only looks for that of which it already has an idea.” — Alphonse Bertillon 2. The plentiful trees and foliage in … Continue reading