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Tag Archives: movies
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I’ve just finished my first assembly edit. 93 minutes. In the grand scheme of things, that means very little. But it feels worth noting.
So Long Hudson punch.
Last night we hosted our annual Oscars party, a wistful occasion because it’ll be the last one in our current apartment. We moved here in 2002. When our lease is up in May, we’re decamping to new digs. So for … Continue reading
3 things about Sydney Pollack’s ABSENCE OF MALICE
Absence of Malice [1981] 1. “And the other’s I’m gonna have somebody’s ass in my briefcase.” 2. Spilled coffee, computer printouts. 3. He’s a connoisseur of fine wines but when it comes to beer, he exclusively drinks Budweiser.
3 things about Joe Dante’s THE ‘BURBS
The ‘Burbs [1989] 1. “I’m going to go do something productive. I’m going to go watch television.” 2. The sound of sardines. 3. Credit cards melted together.
Memory believes before knowing remembers.
“Memory believes before knowing remembers. Believes longer than recollects, longer than knowing even wonders.” —William Faulkner, Light in August I wrote this treatment before logging all the footage of the film. Now that I’ve finished syncing all the shots and … Continue reading
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3 things about George Cukor’s THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
The Philadelphia Story [1940] 1. A belted swimming robe. Only the belt fastens with a clasp. 2. “C.K. Dexter Haven, I would like to talk to you.” “Well, let’s go in the talking room.” 3. Can’t quite seem to get … Continue reading
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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s REAR WINDOW
Rear Window [1954] 1. A truck sprinkles water on the pavement. A group of children follow the truck and play in the water. 2. He almost gets hit by a car, glaring at the driver as it goes past. 3. … Continue reading
3 things about Howards Hawks’ SCARFACE
Scarface [1932] 1. He tosses the gun into the hamper and covers it up with a few towels. 2. Boris Karloff’s only attempt at an American accent? 3. She enters the room dressed all in black. Seriously, except for swear … Continue reading
3 things about Edward Dmytryk’s THE SNIPER
The Sniper [1952] 1. The crowd disperses and it’s just an empty sidewalk with bits of glass. 2. She puts the doll to bed and pours herself a nightcap. A bullet shatters the window and she crumples to the floor. … Continue reading
3 things about Preston Sturges’ UNFAITHFULLY YOURS
Unfaithfully Yours [1948] 1. “You’ve got it, boy. You don’t have to yearn for it.” 2. He nonchalantly breaks the record in half and pockets it. 3. Cabinets filled with light bulbs and carved figurines.
