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3 things about Don Siegel’s THE VERDICT

The Verdict [1946] 1. “There’s always a clue. If you can find it.” 2. A love note left in the pocket of the corpse. 3. He tries to move in for a kiss, then gracefully withdraws.

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3 things about Don Siegel’s THE BLACK WINDMILL

The Black Windmill [1974] 1. Blood dripping between the slats of the floor. 2. Fuzzy white necktie. 3. Quick naked Polaroid.

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3 things about Don Siegel’s THE LINEUP

The Lineup [1958] 1. Dipso. 2. Another film appearance of the Brocklebank Apartments—and the same year as Vertigo! 3. “You’re dead.”

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3 things about Don Siegel’s THE KILLERS

The Killers [1964] 1. Reagan’s hair in 1964 is exactly how it would look for the rest of his life. 2. “If I knew you were coming I would have burned the place down.” 3. He says, “Lady, I don’t … Continue reading

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3 things about Don Siegel’s TELEFON

Telefon [1977] 1. No one bothers with a Russian accent … except the child actors. 2. Fluffy pink houserobe getting dirty. 3. He kisses her and “Hip Hip Hooray” appears on the computer screen.

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3 things about Don Siegel’s RIOT IN CELL BLOCK 11

Riot in Cell Block 11 [1954] 1. “Those guys got the guts to try anything!” 2. Integrated prisoners. 3. The guards, the Colonel all standing in a line, hands tied to the length of pipe running along the wall. (Goya?)

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