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3 things about Norman Jewison’s THE CINCINNATI KID

The Cincinnati Kid [1965] 1. Eddie G’s fabulous purple smoking jacket. 2. He lives on Magazine Street? 3. “A reasonable bet.”

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3 things about Steve McQueen’s SMALL AXE: ALEX WHEATLE

Alex Wheatle [2020] 1. Put in a straitjacket, dumped on the floor. 2. Listening to shit. 3. As he sleeps we hear the commencement of a raid.

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3 things about Steve McQueen’s SMALL AXE: RED, WHITE AND BLUE

Small Axe: Red, White and Blue [2020] 1. Literal poster boy. 2. Tracking them through the factory. 3. On his way out, he smashes up the billiards game.

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3 things about Steve McQueen’s SMALL AXE: LOVERS ROCK

Small Axe: Lovers Rock [2020] 1. Flicking her cigarette at his backside. 2. “This is tea?” “Jamaican tea.” 3. Time to wake up for church.

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3 things about Steve McQueen’s SMALL AXE: MANGROVE

Small Axe: Mangrove [2020] 1. A small hole in the toe of his sock. 2. Her unborn child. 3. She sings a few bars of “The Tennessee Waltz.”

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3 things about Steve McQueen’s WIDOWS

Widows [2018] 1. The house is located one block inside the boundary of the ward. 2. “What I’ve learned from watching people like my father is, you reap what you sow.” “Let’s hope so.” 3. Inside the Golden House restaurant, … Continue reading

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3 things about Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.’s THE BLOB

The Blob [1958] 1. Hunting for staples. 2. The audience all laughing together at the horror movie. The Blob oozes its way through the windows of the projection booth. 3. Who knew that the last two lines of the movie … Continue reading

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3 things about Steve McQueen’s 12 YEARS A SLAVE

12 Years a Slave [2013] 1. Paddle wheel as thresher. 2. “A good meal and some rest, and your children will soon be forgotten.” 3. As he unties her, she finally drops the cake of soap.

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3 things about Norman Jewison’s THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR

The Thomas Crown Affair [1968] 1. He adjusts the ribbons on the wreath before placing in on the grave. After a moment of silence, he walks over to the garbage can and retrieves the bags of money. 2. Hal Ashy … Continue reading

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