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Tag Archives: war
3 things about Spike Lee’s MIRACLE AT ST. ANNA
Miracle at St. Anna [2008] 1. On the shell is written: HARLEM SPECIAL. 2. “Arriva-damn-derci.” 3. The German officer bends down and says, in English, “Defend yourself.” He places a gun in his hands.
3 things about Claude Lanzmann’s SHOAH, PART I
Shoah (Part I) [1985] 1. A line of small stones on a railroad tie. 2. Under the pile of bodies was a cesspool, three inches deep, of blood, worms, and shit. Jews preferred to be shot rather than have to … Continue reading
3 things about Frank Perry’s LADYBUG LADYBUG
Ladybug Ladybug [1963] 1. The little girl goes to her room and closes the door. Afraid. She works her jaw open and shut like a fish trying to breathe. 2. William Daniels’ crisp cadence. 3. He throws himself to the … Continue reading
3 things about Armando Iannucci’s IN THE LOOP
1. “This is a sacred place! Now maybe you don’t believe that, and I don’t believe that, but by God it’s a useful hypocrisy.” 2. He calculates the number of troops using a child’s plastic calculator. It makes funny noises. … Continue reading
3 things about Kôji Wakamatsu’s CATERPILLAR
Caterpillar [2010] 1. The newspaper yellows over time. 2. Eggshells and goo all over their faces. 3. He stares as his reflection in the water. This film is screening as part of the Chicago International Film Festival.
3 things about Franklin J. Schaffner’s PATTON
Patton [1970] 1. “We’re going to grab them by the nose, kick them in the ass, and go through them faster than crap through a goose.” 2. Patton directs traffic. 3. Karl Malden’s comb-over.
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 Andrei Tarkovsky’s IVAN’S CHILDHOOD
Ivan’s Childhood [1962] 1. Chicken on a chain. 2. Suddenly, a blinding flash on the water. 3. Hanging from the rafters is a line of wire nooses.
3 things about David Lean’s THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI
The Bridge on the River Kwai [1957] 1. “I have already given the order.” Unspeakable weariness. 2. Night. In the center of the river, a glowing green rock. 3. He drops his stick; the spell is broken.
3 things about THE HURT LOCKER
The Hurt Locker [2008] 1. A black circle on his abs. 2. Too many padlocks. 3. He stands alone in the cereal aisle, thoroughly bewildered.
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