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Tag Archives: music
3 things about Alex Cox’s SID AND NANCY
Sid and Nancy [1986] 1. “That looks like it hurts,” he says, noticing the scratches on her knuckles. “So does this.” He bashes his head against the wall. She seems impressed. 2. A box of free kittens at Max’s Kansas … Continue reading
3 things about Neil Young’s RUST NEVER SLEEPS
Rust Never Sleeps [1979] 1. The “road eyes”: Tatooine stagehands. 2. He dips the harmonica in a vat of water, shakes it dry, sticks it into his rig. 3. A big woohoo from the audience during “After the Gold Rush” … Continue reading
3 things about John Badham’s SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Saturday Night Fever [1977] 1. “No, Tony, you can’t fuck the future. The future fucks you.” 2. She begs him to kiss her. He complies. She shrieks, “I just kissed Al Pacino!” 3. He tells her all about the bridge. … Continue reading
3 things about Todd Haynes’ I’M NOT THERE.
I’m Not There. [2007] 1. “Mr Quinn, Mr. Quinn, do you have a word for your fans?” “Astronaut.” 2. Painted wooden seesaw. 3. He blows the dust away. It’s caked on like flour. 3 other things.
3 things about Mark Landsman’s THUNDER SOUL
Thunder Soul [2010] 1. “We didn’t have uniforms. Just white shirts and white pants. They would see us coming and say, ‘Why are there all these milkmen?’” 2. 70’s fashion montage. “It was the Superfly look.” “Then it was, tight … Continue reading
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9/11.
My own memories of 9/11 are (blessedly, considering what’s come later) self-contained. Working a full day at the coffeehouse, not wanting/wanting to be there, spending a few hours at home glued to the TV, then going to a Laurie Anderson … Continue reading
3 things about Rob Reiner’s THIS IS SPINAL TAP
This Is Spinal Tap [1984] 1. The bread won’t fold over properly. 2. Barbershop raga. 3. The Patron Saint of Quality Footwear.
3 things about Jacques Demy’s THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg [1964] 1. The train pulls away. A man walks by carrying a rolled umbrella. 2. She sings about the drabness of the shop, while standing in front of riotously colorful wallpaper. 3. Deep blue sky with … Continue reading
Properly Sauced: Speedy’s Special
What sort of cocktail do I mix up when there’s some bourbon handy and steel guitar wizard Speedy West is on my stereo? Speedy’s Special of course.
3 things about Daniel Kraus’ MUSICIAN
Musician [2007] 1. Composing using a black felt-tip pen and Liquid Paper. Later, a bug calls across the sheet music. 2. Ken wears Chuck Taylors. His wife wears Chuck Taylors. 3. One note, played in a host of variations, becomes … Continue reading
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