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Tag Archives: movies
3 things about Andrew Wagner’s STARTING OUT IN THE EVENING
Starting Out in the Evening [2007] 1. “If we get in an accident and die, I won’t be able to tip you well!” 2. She kisses his hand and he drops her coat. 3. The slap.
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Hail the Conquering Hero [1944] 1. “Oh, I get it, you’re Daffy-dill from Dopeyville.” “No I’m not. I’m as sane as a Dane.” 2. “Those aren’t lies, they’re campaign promises. People expect ’em.” 3. “I’m not running on a platform of … Continue reading
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Che: Part One, The Argentine [2008] 1. He thanks Senator McCarthy for the Bay of Pigs invasion. 2. “Take out your math notebook.” 3. He changes his mind about the makeup and says, “Perhaps a little powder.” Che: Part Two, Guerrilla [2008] … Continue reading
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Octopussy [1983] 1. His feet, clad in black loafers, skitter across the gravel at the side of the tracks as he hangs from the outside of the moving train. 2. “Damn it man, there’s a bomb in there!” 007 in … Continue reading
3 things about John Frankenheimer’s SEVEN DAYS IN MAY
Seven Days in May [1964] 1. “You wanna dance?” “No thank ya, honey, I just had a hernia operation.” 2. John Houseman sits alone at a round table, covered with a white tablecloth, upon which is a bottle of wine, … Continue reading
3 things about Woody Allen’s WHATEVER WORKS
Whatever Works [2009] 1. “Melodie was telling me about your theory that life is meaningless.” “Well, don’t let it spoil your evening.” 2. Patricia Clarkson seems to be channeling Diane Ladd in Wild at Heart. Her name is even the … Continue reading
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Henry Fool [1997] 1. On the kitchen counter, tupperware stacked on top of a green plastic Jell-o mold. 2. She plops a toy truck in front of the child. “Play,” she says, and walks away. He kicks it over gently. … Continue reading
3 things about George Cukor’s A STAR IS BORN
A Star Is Born [1954] 1. Judy tosses a salad. 2. He gulps down a double scotch, hunches over the bar, presses his fists into his face. 3. Jail transport elevator rises. On the left side of the frame we see … Continue reading
3 things about Martin Scorsese’s AFTER HOURS
After Hours [1985] 1. “That was rude of you, Paul.” Horst, eyeliner. 2. “Wait. Just a minute.” She quickly gets up and puts on a Joni Mitchell record. 3. He’s standing at the urinal when he notices the graffiti on … Continue reading
3 things about Bruce Pittman’s HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II
Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II [1987] 1. An awfully large neon budget for a high school prom. 2. He’s electrocuted by the computer and gore splatters across the monitor. 3. Craig’s hairdo and hair color seem to change with every … Continue reading