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Tag Archives: documentaries
3 things about Ron Fricke’s SAMSARA
Samsara [2011] 1. Bog mummy with the stubble still visible on its chin. 2. A vast crowd in Mecca circulating like molecules. 3. Shopping cart loaded with bath tissue.
3 things about Jafar Panahi’s THIS IS NOT A FILM
This Is Not a Film [2011] 1. He suddenly stops. Frustrated. “If we could tell a film, why make a film?” 2. The iguana scampers up the back of the bookcase. 3. “Don’t come out here, Mr. Panahi. They will … Continue reading
3 things about Barbara Kopple’s HARLAN COUNTY U.S.A.
Harlan County U.S.A. [1976] 1. An elderly woman declares, “They can shoot me, but they can’t shoot the union out of me.” 2. With a straight face, a coal company attorney claims that black lung is no more common among … Continue reading
3 things about Johan Grimonprez’s DOUBLE TAKE
Double Take [2009] 1. A plane crashes into the Empire State Building. Everyone looks up. 2. Folgers is mountain-grown. 3. The two elderly Hitchcock look-alikes, arms linked, walk slowly away.
3 things about Patrice Leconte’s DOGORA
Dogora [2004] 1. A ladybug slowly crawls along the bicycle’s handlebar. 2. The orchestra and singers are black and white blobs. The conductor, however, is in focus. 3. Stacks of multicolored plastic plates. Lots of pretty images, but this movie … Continue reading
3 things about Kartemquin Films’ HOME FOR LIFE
Home for Life [1967] 1. For Vegas Night, the head of physical therapy runs a blackjack table. 2. “My future is behind me.” 3. She chews nuts using her gums; she has no teeth left.
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3 things about Steve James’ and Alex Kotlowitz’s THE INTERRUPTERS
The Interrupters [2011] 1. The anti-violence procession takes place on a street with many boarded-up buildings. A scuffle breaks out. 2. His mother says, “You need to get your hair cut.” “I’m getting dreads,” he replies. She looks down, shakes … Continue reading
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3 things about Werner Herzog’s CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS
Cave of Forgotten Dreams [2010] 1. A gallery of horses. One has its mouth open. You can almost hear it whinny. 2. On the cave’s floor: the footprint of an eight-year-old boy next to the footprint of a wolf. Was … Continue reading
3 things about Errol Morris’ THE THIN BLUE LINE
The Thin Blue Line [1988] 1. Portraits in newspapers. Benday dots. 2. The trajectory of the chocolate malt is neatly plotted on the crime scene diagram. 3. He reaches up to scratch his head, revealing his handcuffs.
3 things about Wim Wenders’ TOKYO-GA
Tokyo-Ga [1985] 1. The movie showing on the plane is On Golden Pond. 2. There is no name on Ozu’s grave. Just an old Chinese character, mu, which means “nothingness.” 3. Life-sized Colonel Sanders in wax.
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