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Tag Archives: movies
3 things about Ridley Scott’s BLADE RUNNER
Blade Runner [1982] 1. The darkness, the shadows, the water dripping from the ceilings and down thewalls in the Bradbury building. Clearly BioShock was aiming for this ambience. And how, you may ask, does Rob know anything about BioShock? Zach … Continue reading
3 things about Akira Kurosawa’s THE IDIOT
The Idiot [1951] 1. He sits slumped in the chair, the bottle of liquor on one thigh and a glass on the other. 2. Side view. She sits next to him on the piano bench. Behind them is a window, … Continue reading
3 things about Paul Thomas Anderson’s THERE WILL BE BLOOD
There Will Be Blood [2007] My second viewing. 1. “Give me the blood so I can get out of here.” 2. He coats the tip of the stick with oil and then sets it on fire with a match. 3. … Continue reading
3 things about Michael Apted’s 42: FORTY TWO UP
42: Forty Two Up [1998] 1. Karaoke: Sue does “Superstar” by the Carpenters. Her parents sit and watch, smiling. 2. Nicholas talks about how he wisheshe’d be more famous for his scientific work than for appearing in the films. “But … Continue reading
3 things about Nicholas Meyer’s STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN
Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan [1982] 1. Spock appears to be wearing eye shadow for the whole movie. This is a detail that’s hard to notice when you’re watching it on TV. 2. Capt. Terrell takes off his com … Continue reading
3 things about Alain Resnais’ LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD
Last Year at Marienbad [1961] 1. The woman slowly tears up the letter. She then puts the fragments on the tabletop in front of her, piece by piece. Later, when X arrives, she puts the fragments into an ashtray. 2. … Continue reading
3 things about David Cronenberg’s VIDEODROME
Videodrome [1982] 1. Max sticks the pin through Nicki’s earlobe, leaves it there. They kiss. 2. MS Max entering Spectacular Optical for the first time: to the right of the doorway is a small hand-written sign, “please turn off all … Continue reading
3 things about Thom Eberhardt’s NIGHT OF THE COMET
Night of the Comet [1984] 1. In the department store, the countertop mannequin: a hand and arm from the elbow up supporting a head. Used as a hat display. 2. The red dust being washed away by the rain, running … Continue reading
3 things about Richard Fleischer’s FANTASTIC VOYAGE
Fantastic Voyage [1966] 1. The bald skull marked off into sections with the miniature radar equipment rotating around it. 2. The capillary wall, resembling a batik cloth. 3. It’s 20 minutes into the movie before Raquel Welch even gets a … Continue reading
3 things about Curtis Bernhardt’s POSSESSED
Possessed [1947] 1. David slumped over the bar. He finishes a drink just as the bartender sets down a fresh drink. He immediately picks up the fresh drink and takes a slug. 2. Joan stands at the counter of the … Continue reading
