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Tag Archives: movies
3 things about Fritz Lang’s WHILE THE CITY SLEEPS
While the City Sleeps [1956] 1. He uses peanuts to represent each of the three candidates. Then he eats them. 2. “Faithful as the day is long.” “If it’s the shortest day of the year. But where would women like … Continue reading
3 things about John Glen’s FOR YOUR EYES ONLY
For Your Eyes Only [1981] 1. Graham Crowden’s cameo. 2. “Now put your clothes back on, and I’ll buy you an ice cream.” 3. Rinkside tables with little urns of glühwein. 3 other things.
3 things about Lewis Gilbert’s MOONRAKER
Moonraker [1979] 1. What happens to the stewardess? 2. Behind the clockface = Hugo. 3. “Mr. Bond, you persist in defying my efforts to provide an amusing death for you.” 3 other things.
Zounds what sounds: thrilling news about the soundtrack!
Finally, I can spill the beans … I’m really excited to announce that a new tune by Royale will be featured on the soundtrack of Pause of the Clock. It was one of those serendipitous moments when you’re surfing around … Continue reading
3 things about Don Siegel’s ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ
Escape from Alcatraz [1979] 1. Shave once a day, two showers a week, a haircut every month. 2. Pet mouse as message delivery vehicle. 3. Raincoats and contact cement.
3 things about Harold Schuster’s THE GREAT ADVENTURE
The Great Adventure [1955] 1. A turkey roasting on an electric rotisserie. 2. A Scottish Canadian and an Australian do the Highland Fling. 3. “I just got a wild idea.” He looks around, as if for an eavesdropper. This 30-minute … Continue reading
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3 things about Hugo Fregonese’s ONE WAY STREET
One Way Street [1950] 1. “Afraid of getting shot?” “Let’s see if it was worth it.” They kiss. 2. He puts on the sandals. A look of distaste. 3. A brightly lit drugstore with no employees in sight.
Prick up your ears.
Some very exciting music-related news for Pause of the Clock … coming soon. Keep your eyes peeled right here.
3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s SPELLBOUND
Spellbound [1945] 1. She bites off his mustache. 2. Light under the door. 3. Cutting a ragged path through the drapes of eyes.
3 things about Peter Strickland’s BERBERIAN SOUND STUDIO
Berberian Sound Studio [2012] 1. Cabbage in a bin of water = drowning witch. 2. Nagra, Nagra, Nagra. 3. Courtesy of dubbing, he suddenly speaks Italian quite well.
