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Tag Archives: movies
3 things about David Gordon Green’s PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
Pineapple Express [2008] 1. While watching 227 on TV he pops a strawberry into his mouth. 2. He spits out cat litter. 3. “Fuck Jeff Goldblum, man!”
William Friedkin’s THE FRENCH CONNECTION & Otto Preminger’s ANATOMY OF A MURDER (Classic Revival) Doc Films (University of Chicago) – Showtimes noted below To juxtapose is to connect, and to see these two masterpieces so close together is an awesome … Continue reading
3 things about David Lynch’s BLUE VELVET
Blue Velvet [1986] 1. The pendulum of the clock in the Williams’ house never moves. 2. The neon sign in the window: THIS IS IT 3. Ben’s eyes widening as he utters the word “fuck.”
3 Things
Simon of the Desert [1965] 1. His hands are restored. Almost immediately he smacks his daughter on the back of her head. 2. “I just realized that I don’t always realize what I’m saying.” 3. He puffs on his pipe, … Continue reading
Folk Art of the 21st Century
Here I write a bit about copyright vs. copyleft.
3 Things
On Golden Pond [1981] 1. Loons. Loons. And, yes, loons. 2. “We’ve been peeing indoors for forty years.” 3. He stumbles some distance before finally dropping the box of dishes.
3 things about the Maysles Brothers’ GREY GARDENS
Grey Gardens [1975] 1. Feeding the raccoons Wonder bread and cat food. 2. “This is concentrated ground.” “Consecrated.” 3. Jerry lies across the bed. Bored? Stoned?
3 things about Charlie Chaplin’s THE GOLD RUSH
The Gold Rush [1925] 1. Charlie’s back to the camera. He watches all the dancers. 2. He pours the canteen into the stove to help start the fire. 3. Charlie takes a look at all the snow piled in front … Continue reading
3 things about Joon-ho Bong’s THE HOST
The Host [2006] 1. His hand shaking, holding the bucket of change. 2. They take a flesh sample from his shoulder. 3. She dies at the end. In a different film, she wouldn’t.
