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Tag Archives: movies
3 things about William Wyler’s THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES
The Best Years of Our Lives [1946] 1. She points to the smoky smudges in the aerial photograph and asks, “What are those?” He smiles and replies, “Little black flowers that grow in the sky.” 3. Using the tines of … Continue reading
3 things about Robert Altman’s QUINTET
Quintet [1979] 1. Vaseline smeared on the lenses. The entire film. 2. Money-skewer murder weapon. 3. Starfish sewn on the brim of Fernando Rey’s hat. This movie just doesn’t work. But it has something …
3 things about Fritz Lang’s RANCHO NOTORIOUS
Rancho Notorious [1952] 1. Not one of the all-time greatest movie songs: “Legend of Chuck-A-Luck.” On the other hand “Love Me Tender” does appear in an instrumental version during one scene. 2. He kisses her. She smiles and says, “That’s … Continue reading
3 things about Paul Feig’s BRIDESMAIDS
Bridesmaids [2011] 1. She sits in the sink and shouts, “Look away! Look away!” 2. “I just want to watch The Daily Show without being penetrated.” 3. “It is a great tub. I slept in that tub on my thirtieth … Continue reading
3 things about David Lynch’s ERASERHEAD
Eraserhead [1977] 1. “Do I just–cut them up like regular chickens?” “Sure, just cut ’em up like regular chickens.” 2. Sock on the radiator. 3. Rubber eye rub. 3 other things.
3 things about Nicole Holofcener’s PLEASE GIVE
Please Give [2010] 1. She has a fleeting vision of the dead woman sitting in her chair, the one she’s just purchased. 2. A dented can of juice spilled all over the kitchen floor is the the first sign that … Continue reading
3 things about Mike Mills’ BEGINNERS
Beginners [2010] 1. “We had the good fortune to feel a kind of sadness our parents didn’t have time for.” 2. On the wall above his couch is a still from Andy Warhol’s Empire. 3. He asks her how she … Continue reading
3 things about F.W. Murnau’s THE LAST LAUGH
The Last Laugh [1924] 1. He comes in to get out of the rain for a moment, sits down. His leg is acting up again. The bellboy gives him a quick drink. Meanwhile, the manager shakes his head disapprovingly and … Continue reading
3 things about Robert Altman’s 3 WOMEN
3 Women [1977] 1. Dr. Maas shakes the timecard as if it were a Polaroid. 2. The wines for the evening: Tickled Pink and Lemon Satin. 3. On the corkboard in the bedroom, a cutout from a magazine declares: “Clean … Continue reading
3 things about Alexander Mackendrick’s SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
Sweet Smell of Success [1957] 1. He snaps one, two, three and the bass player swings into action. The camera pans across the band. 2. Car exhaust on his pant leg. 3. “What am I, a bowl of fruit? A … Continue reading
