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Tag Archives: movies
29 backers.
With 31 days left to go, that’s nothing to sneeze at. But I need more. I know you like to read my blog; the stats tell the story. So, consider your pledge for the film akin to dropping some money … Continue reading
3 things about Walter Lang’s GREENWICH VILLAGE
Greenwich Village [1944] 1. “Men with long hair and women with short hair.” 2. Lime green tape on the bottom corner of the bass. 3. Flower vase water drink.
12% funded.
“Wow. Rob’s film looks pretty cool. I really ought to give him a few bucks. Why not? Gotta remember to do that …” Wait no longer, please! The faster my funding rolls in, the more momentum gets generated, encouraging on-the-fence … Continue reading
3 things about Vincenzo Natali’s NOTHING
Nothing [2003] 1. Keyboard guitar solo. 2. Davelandia has a flag. 3. Nobody hates Stan.
3 things about Joe Dante’s SMALL SOLDIERS
Small Soldiers [1998] 1. Password? Gizmo. 2. “There’s nothing in windows. There’s stuff outside them.” 3. A row of plastic corn cob holders stuck in his leg.
My film can wet your whistle.
No, really! With your pledge of $100 or more, you’ll receive this splendid custom-made Pause of the Clock pint glass. It’s perfect for your favorite beer, soda, iced tea, lemonade, or just good old thirst-quenching H2O. Or pair it with … Continue reading
“It’s that sort of conversation across the decades that has really interested me, now, as I finish the film.”
Pause of the Clock received a nice writeup on Chicagoist. Check it out!
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?)
How Alain Delon ended up in my movie.
I’m referring of course to “Alain Delon,” a track by my friend Steven Pate that appears on the soundtrack of Pause of the Clock. (What–you thought I meant the actor?!) During the editing of a dinner party scene I was … Continue reading
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3 things about Joe Swanberg’s HAPPY CHRISTMAS
Happy Christmas [2014] 1. “I am so sorry. I’m going to go take care of this right now. We’ll be out of your house in five to seven minutes.” 2. A dog named Mr. Pants. 3. She can’t bring herself … Continue reading
