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Tag Archives: war
3 things about Christopher Nolan’s DUNKIRK
Dunkirk [2017] 1. His expression as he decides how he will answer the soldier’s question. 2. “No no, I’m fairly confident it’s just the gauge.” 3. Futility of plugging the holes.
3 things about Robert Kenner’s COMMAND AND CONTROL
Command and Control [2016] 1. “Anytime I want to I can close my eyes and see it.” 2. After receiving the phone call, he looked out the window at the street outside. Wondering what to do. 3. Even when asked … Continue reading
3 things about Michael Curtiz’ CASABLANCA
Casablanca [1942] 1. “Only one answer can take care of all our questions.” 2. A trio of coupe glasses on top of the piano. 3. Their footprints reveal puddles on the tarmac. 3 other things.
3 things about Robert Altman’s STREAMERS
Streamers [1983] 1. He’s reading Ariel by Sylvia Plath. 2. “I talk bad, I don’t do bad.” 3. Top bunk/bottom bunk footsie.
3 things about J. Lee Thompson’s THE GUNS OF NAVARONE
The Guns of Navarone [1961] 1. Unconvincing Australian accent by Richard Harris. 2. “I’ve inspected this vessel, and I think you ought to know that I can’t swim.” 3. His undershirt is red.
3 things about David Lean’s THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI
The Bridge on the River Kwai [1957] 1. No to the corned beef, yes to the whiskey. 2. “It’s worth having a go for the train, don’t you think?” “By all means. Good hunting. Good show. Jolly good fun.” 3. … Continue reading
3 things about Robert Wise’s RUN SILENT RUN DEEP
Run Silent Run Deep [1958] 1. “That’s strange, Jim. I never even thought of failing.” 2. He chastely pats the pin-up. 3. The Japanese crew watches stoically as the torpedoes approach their sub.
