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3 things about Norman Jewison’s IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT

In the Heat of the Night [1967]

1. Fern root on the accelerator.
2. “Oh, now, don’t get smart, black boy. I don’t need it. No pity, thank you. No thank you!”
3. Flypaper strips hanging from the ceiling at well-spaced intervals.

3 things about Christopher Nolan’s MEMENTO

Memento [2000]

1. He briefly notices that his hand is sore but ignores it.
2. Beer mat messaging system.
3. Fat paperback without a cover.

3 things about Andrea Pallaoro’s MONICA

Monica [2023]

1. The subtlest of tears.
2. Balloons at night.
3. Pre-performance pep talk.

This film is something special.

3 things about Donald Cammell’s DEMON SEED

Demon Seed [1977]

1. “I am interested in the uncertain futures of seashores, deserts and children.”
“I refuse to accept your pessimism.”
“You refuse to accept the truth. And I refuse to assist you in the rape of the Earth.”
2. Smoldering debris on the kitchen floor.
3. They watch fascinated as he shuts himself off.

3 other things.

3 things about Peter Bogdonovich’s SANT JACK

Saint Jack [1979]

1. Marriage ruins your sense of humor.
2. Singapore Slings at the Raffles Hotel.
3. “Ah, keep it down, can’t you Froggie?”
“Keep it down? I’ve been trying all night to keep it up!”

Bonus: I will never think of “Goldfinger” in the same way ever again.

3 things about Nagisa Oshima’s MERRY CHRISTMAS, MR. LAWRENCE

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence [1983]

1. Displaying the evidence of the beatings to the court.
2. He has become a Buddhist.
3. “I wish I could sing.”

3 other things.

3 things about George Cukor’s THE WOMEN

The Women [1939]

1. Glam cowgirl duds.
2. Scratching her back..
3. “May I suggest, if you’re dressing to please Stephen, not that one. He doesn’t like such obvious effects.”
“Thanks for the tip. But when anything I wear doesn’t please Stephen, I take it off.”

3 other things.

3 things about Gina Prince-Bythewood’s THE WOMAN KING

The Woman King [2022]

1. Royal pool.
2. Portuguese boytoy.
3. They begin to dance together and briefly forget everything else.

3 things about Walt Disney’s THE SWORD IN THE STONE

The Sword in the Stone [1963]

1. Plump lady squirrel.
2. Bermuda.
3. Germ.

3 things about Anthony Mann’s BEND OF THE RIVER

Bend of the River [1952]

1. The relative softness and hardness of biscuits.
2. Knife flashing in the light.
3. Vicious water fight.

3 other things.