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Tag Archives: movies
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
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
