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3 things about Jack Garfein’s THE STRANGE ONE

The Strange One [1957] 1. “She’s not entirely thin. In fact, from the right angle, she looks like a plate of Jell-O.” 2. He casually lifts his leg, and at once Simmons rushes over and begins to polish his shoe. … Continue reading

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3 things about J.C. Calciano’s IS IT JUST ME?

Is It Just Me? [2010] 1. Plain white boxers. 2. “Don’t do what you think you should do. Do what you know you should do.” 3. He walks to the door with the cold bottle of beer between his legs.

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3 things about Jennie Livingston’s PARIS IS BURNING

Paris Is Burning [1990] 1. “Everybody wanted to be Marilyn Monroe. Nobody wanted to be Lena Horne.” 2. “Having the vagina does not mean you will have a fabulous life.” 3. The 13-year old and the 15-year old, embracing openly … Continue reading

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3 things about Sean Bohary & Cinqué Lee’s BURN OUT THE DAY

Burn Out the Day [2009] 1. “I don’t even know 52 women!” 2. In order to stay hard, he chants, “Philip Glass. Philip Glass. Philip Glass.” 3. He sits on a plastic chair under the shower.

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3 things about Gus Van Sant’s MILK

Milk [2008] 1. “My bill outlines procedures for identifying homosexuals.” 2. Jack is drinking Coors. 3. The ribbon of lights stretches as far as the eye can see.

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3 Things

Sunday Bloody Sunday [1971] 1. “I know you’re not getting enough of me, but you’re getting all there is.” 2. She pours out some gravy, catching the drip from the spout of the gravy boat with her finger. She licks … Continue reading

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3 things about Tom Ford’s A SINGLE MAN

A Single Man [2009] 1. He parks the car. Janet Leigh’s enormous eyes. A billboard for Psycho. 2. Fuzzy sweater. White jeans. 3. The hammer of the gun has left marks on his skin.

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3 things about Roeland Kerbosch’s FOR A LOST SOLDIER

For a Lost Soldier [1992] 1. Birth of a calf. Hooves first. 2. Naked backside drying in the sun. 3. Bits of the wet, crumbled photo in his hand.

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3 things about Tina Mascara & Guido Santi’s CHRIS & DON. A LOVE STORY

Chris & Don. A Love Story [2007] 1. Don’s story about Anna Magnani farting. So crass, but I bet Pasolini would have appreciated it. 2. “Yes, I know Charlize Theron. But you know how I feel about her. Vacuous.” 3. … Continue reading

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