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Tag Archives: movies
3 things about Max Opuls’ CAUGHT
Caught [1949] 1. He places the breakfast tray near the edge of the bed, where it could easily fall off, and then lolls about at her feet. 2. James Mason to Robert Ryan: “Stop clenching your fists at me.” 3. As … Continue reading
3 things about David Cronenberg’s NAKED LUNCH
Naked Lunch [1991] 1. “He left.” “Not before cumming, I hope.” “He’s on junk. He doesn’t cum.” “Not before you came, I hope.” “I’m on bug powder. I don’t need to cum.” 2. Dr. Benway drapes half of the mask … Continue reading
3 things about George A. Romero’s DAWN OF THE DEAD
Dawn of the Dead [1978] 1. Signs at the mall indicate a Christmas Clearance Sale. 2. High-tech turntable. 3. Fran exchanges a melancholy look with Baseball Zombie.
3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
The Man Who Knew Too Much [1956] 1. “Sewing machines! It looks just like on television.” 2. Bernard fixes her a drink. She brings the glass to her lips but doesn’t take a sip. Then she puts the glass down … Continue reading
3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
The Man Who Knew Too Much [1956] 1. “Sewing machines! It looks just like on television.” 2. Bernard fixes her a drink. She brings the glass to her lips but doesn’t take a sip. Then she puts the glass down … Continue reading
3 things about Brian De Palma’s THE UNTOUCHABLES
The Untouchables [1987] 1. Roosevelt University as the stand-in for the Lexington Hotel. 2. Nitti carries a card from the Mayor. 3. “I told him his name was in the ledger.”
3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s OUT OF SIGHT
Out of Sight [1998] 1. Snowflakes drifting down, as seen through the windows of the hotel bar. 2. Whiteboy Bob liberates an armful of steaks from the fridge. 3. “You wanted to tussle so we tussled.”
3 things about Matt Ogens’ CONFESSIONS OF A SUPERHERO
Confessions of a Superhero [2007] 1. “Marilyn Monroe” bitching about the lack of tips from a group of “oriental” tourists. 2. Bonnie poses next to a Crystal Gale album cover. 3. Chris/Superman gives Bonnie a Superman engagement ring.
3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s POWAQQATSI
Powaqqatsi [1988] 1. In the pit, “third world” people wearing “first world” clothes. 2. A phosphorescent red dot on a child’s forehead. 3. Human-powered Ferris wheel.
3 things about Lewis Allen’s DESERT FURY
Desert Fury [1947] 1. Mary Astor’s squiggle blouse. 2. The glowing red edges of the steering wheel. 3. “She only calls me that when she wants something from me.” “I do want something from you! I want you to kiss me!” … Continue reading
