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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s KUNDUN

Kundun [1997] 1. An enomous parasol made from peacock feathers. 2. He listens to the patriotic Communist songs being blasted through the loudspeaker, and says, “They’ve taken away our silence.” 3. Mao moves through the room langourously. The cut of … Continue reading

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3 things about Burt Balaban & Stuart Rosenberg’s MURDER, INC.

Murder, Inc. [1960] 1. Sarah Vaughan seems to chew the end of each syllable. 2. He points to the map and says, “Every pin is an unsolved murder. What do I do about this?” Tobin shrugs. “Send for more pins.” … Continue reading

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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s CASINO

Casino [1995] 1. In the bank vault, she shows off all her jewelry to the baby. 2. “From now on, I want you to put an equal amount of blueberries in each muffin.” 3. A hole in the ground. Blood. … Continue reading

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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s THE AGE OF INNOCENCE

The Age of Innocence [1993] 1. Dissolving into slow motion and then back again. 2. He picks up the parasol and lifts the handle to his nose. Later he finds out it isn’t hers. 3. She laughs bitterly. “Have you … Continue reading

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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s CAPE FEAR

Cape Fear [1991] 1. Missing piano wire. 2. Robert Mitchum drawls, “Well, pardon me all over the place.” 3. The giant rock smacks the mud where his head had been only a few seconds before. Seeing it again for the … Continue reading

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3 things about THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST

The Last Temptation of Christ [1988] 1. Dogs lick the blood spattered on the grate of the drain. 2. “It simply doesn’t matter how you want to change things, we don’t want them changed.” 3. He reads the invisible words … Continue reading

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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s THE COLOR OF MONEY

The Color of Money [1986] 1. “You’re an incredible flake.” The look on Cruise’s face: he’s been unmasked. 2. Forest Whitaker as a pool shark. 3. Lincoln Tap Room. Slushy street.

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3 things about Woody Allen & Francis Ford Coppola & Martin Scorsese’s NEW YORK STORIES

New York Stories [1989] 1. He gasps, clamps his hand to his mouth. His hand is smeared with green paint. 2. During the robbery, Zoe and the bellhop are flattened against the floor, and on the floor is the book … Continue reading

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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

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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s THE KING OF COMEDY

The King of Comedy [1983] 1. “The more scribbled the name, the larger the fame!” 2. He’s just freed himself and advances on her. The look on Masha’s face: lustful anticipation, he’s about to ravish me. He smacks her, hard, … Continue reading

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