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3 things about Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

Young Frankenstein [1974] 1. It begins to rain. 2. “There. Now I’ve touched it. Are you happy?” 3. Sssst!

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3 things about Andrei Tarkovsky’s IVAN’S CHILDHOOD

Ivan’s Childhood [1962] 1. Chicken on a chain. 2. Suddenly, a blinding flash on the water. 3. Hanging from the rafters is a line of wire nooses.

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3 things about Gregor Jordan’s THE INFORMERS

The Informers [2008] 1. Looping, looping, looping. How much of this movie was dubbed because of bad location sound? 2. Mickey Rourke’s unconvincing mustache. 3. Is the final shot supposed to be some kind of weird, inappropriate homage to Whatever … Continue reading →

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3 things about Edgar G. Ulmer’s DETOUR

Detour [1945] 1. “What’d you do? Kiss him with a wrench?” 2. The torn label of the liquor bottle. 3. “You hurt me.” For the briefest of moments she appears bewildered and astonished.

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George Clooney: cold-blooded, crinkly charm

The American is uneven but, because of George Clooney’s canny performance, still worthwhile. And here are 3 things.

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3 things about Anton Corbijn’s THE AMERICAN

The American [2010] 1. “Don’t make friends. You used to know that, Jack.” 2. They stroll past a pair of lovers on a bench, kissing. The priest says, “I wonder how many bastards have been made here.” 3. He carefully … Continue reading →

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3 things about Lone Scherfig’s AN EDUCATION

An Education [2009] 1. She places the wrapped package on top of the book she’s just been given. The package is the exact shape and size of the book. 2. “David! I don’t want to lose my virginity to a … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Lean’s THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI

The Bridge on the River Kwai [1957] 1. “I have already given the order.” Unspeakable weariness. 2. Night. In the center of the river, a glowing green rock. 3. He drops his stick; the spell is broken.

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3 things about Alfonso Cuarón’s CHILDREN OF MEN

Children of Men [2006] 1. “This is the country we live in.” 2. “Pull my finger.” 3. “I’m going to name her Dylan, it’s a girl’s name too.”

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3 things about Luis Buñuel’s THE BRUTE

The Brute [1953] 1. The old woman lies in bed smoking a cigarette, pleading for money to buy medicine. 2. One by one she snips the heads off the flowers. 3. The old man waddles past his son’s corpse to … Continue reading →

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