Tag Archives: Jane Fonda

3 things about Francine Parker’s FTA

FTA [1972] 1. Jane wears her Klute haircut. 2. The only film in the history of motion pictures to feature a song called “I’m Tired of Bastards Fuckin’ Over Me.” 3. Disturbingly cheerful narration at atomic bomb museum in Hiroshima.

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3 things about Colin Higgins’ NINE TO FIVE

Nine to Five [1980] 1. “Thanks, Roz, I know just where to stick it.” 2. While he fidgets, she ties the scarf around his neck and adjusts it. 3. “And if I want to have an affair, or play sex … Continue reading

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3 things about Garry Marshall’s GEORGIA RULE

Georgia Rule [2007] 1. “For a smart girl, you do stupid well.” 2. She unplugs the phone, sets it on the counter, and drapes a dishtowel over it. 3. Old lady with Kleenex sticking out of her ears.

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3 things about Robert Luketic’s MONSTER-IN-LAW

Monster-in-Law [2005] 1. Unfunny dog humping joke. 2. “I think you displaced my vagina.” 3. Upswept hair, tiger stripe dress, air kisses with Remy.

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s THE MORNING AFTER

The Morning After [1986] 1. “He had a heart attack?” “Yeah, from the knife in his chest.” 2. She gets a check for $200 cashed by Bruce Vilanch. 3. Between the modular sofa and the jacuzzi is a gas fireplace … Continue reading

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3 things about Norman Jewison’s AGNES OF GOD

Agnes of God [1985] 1. “I’m obsessed with smoking. One day I’ll be obsessed with something else, and I’ll quit smoking.” 2. Two nuns in an elevator. A third woman uses the shiny door as a mirror and puts on … Continue reading

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3 things about Alan J. Pakula’s ROLLOVER

Rollover [1981] 1. Huge brown drapes. 2. Ominous mustard. 3. A 4-digit password.

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s HURRY SUNDOWN

Hurry Sundown [1967] 1. The only movie in existence where Mike Brady (Robert Reed) and Mr. Magoo (Jim Backus) face off in a courtroom battle presided over by The Penguin (Burgess Meredith). 2. He walks through the door intending to … Continue reading

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3 things about Sydney Pollack’s THE ELECTRIC HORSEMAN

The Electric Horseman [1979] 1. Of course Wilford Brimley is in this movie. How could Wilford Brimley not be in this movie? 2. “You’re just walking around to cut down on funeral expenses.” 3. Jane Fonda’s rolled-up jeans/spike-heeled boots ensemble.

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3 things about Herbert Ross’ CALIFORNIA SUITE

California Suite [1978] 1. Pictures by David Hockney over the opening credits. 2. She makes her way down the hallway, foraging for snacks among the room service carts. A drumstick, a bagel, a large bottle of Lowenbrau. 3. “A hysterectomy. … Continue reading

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