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Tag Archives: George Clooney
3 things about George Clooney’s THE MIDNIGHT SKY
The Midnight Sky [2020] 1. A second bowl of cereal. 2. “I just point.” 3. Wolf blur.
3 things about George Clooney’s THE MONUMENTS MEN
The Monuments Men [2014] 1. Historical inaccuracy: when she sings “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” she uses the revised lyrics to the song. Lyrics that didn’t appear until the 1950’s. 2. “If it was not for you, I might … Continue reading
3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s OCEAN’S ELEVEN
Ocean’s Eleven [2001] 1. He weighs the ring in his hand, not sure what to do with it. 2. They meet for a drink at Emmit’s Pub. 3. “Ted Nugent called, he wants his shirt back.”
3 things about George Clooney’s THE IDES OF MARCH
The Ides of March [2011] 1. Final shot. The look on his face rivals Garbo’s at the end of Queen Christina. 2. He insists on reading a hard copy. Later he tells them to write something, then “I’ll put it … Continue reading
3 things about Alexander Payne’s THE DESCENDANTS
The Descendants [2011] 1. “Paradise? Paradise can go fuck itself.” 2. He berates his daughter publicly for doing exactly what he just did privately. 3. Ashes. Plastic liner. Bucket. The gray smudge on the surface of the water slowly sinks, … Continue reading
3 things about Anton Corbijn’s THE AMERICAN
The American [2010] 1. He reaches in through the broken car window and quickly breaks the driver’s neck. 2. “I’m no good with machines.” 3. He slips a banknote under the espresso cup. 3 other things.
George Clooney: cold-blooded, crinkly charm
The American is uneven but, because of George Clooney’s canny performance, still worthwhile. And here are 3 things.
3 things about Anton Corbijn’s THE AMERICAN
The American [2010] 1. “Don’t make friends. You used to know that, Jack.” 2. They stroll past a pair of lovers on a bench, kissing. The priest says, “I wonder how many bastards have been made here.” 3. He carefully … Continue reading
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