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Tag Archives: movies
3 things about Mark Osborne & John Stevenson’s KUNG FU PANDA
Kung Fu Panda [2008] 1. The dumpling/chopstick fight sequence. Very clever, also hilarious. 2. The turtle slowly dissolves into peach blossoms and floats off into the sky. 3. The slo-mo/freeze frame effects. Also very funny. Conclusion? Animal voices in so-mo … Continue reading
3 things about William Wyler’s THE LETTER
The Letter [1940] 1. In the beginning of the movie, to calm her nerves, they give Bette Davis a drink. It’s black as molasses, almost looks like grape juice. What drink is it supposed to be? It’s too dark for … Continue reading
3 things about William Wyler’s THE LITTLE FOXES
The Little Foxes [1941] 1. “Go ahead, say it. Say it and see what happens.” 2. The ornate, cut-glass pitcher of elderberry wine. Birdie drinks steadily. During the single scene she has four glasses. 3. Bette Davis stares off in … Continue reading
3 things about Chris Marker’s SANS SOLEIL
Sans Soleil [1983] 1. A giraffe is shot in the neck. Two pulsing jets of blood. The animal runs for several seconds, almost as if it’s unharmed. Another shot. The giraffe stumbles, falls to the ground. Cut to a closer … Continue reading
3 things about Sofia Coppola’s MARIE ANTOINETTE
Marie Antoinette [2006] 1. During the shoe montage, there is a split-second shot where you can see, in the background, a pair of baby blue Chuck Taylors. 2. When Marie takes a bath she has to wear a sort of … Continue reading
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
