Tag Archives: Survival
Wolf
Wolf (dir. Mike Nichols, 1994) “They looked at each other bleakly, and laughed. Then they announced—they admitted—what weighed on them. It was the innocence of these husbands—the hearty, decent, firm, contented innocence. That is a wearying and finally discouraging thing. It makes intimacy a chore.” – Alice Monroe “Mike Nichols has chosen to do things […]
Livin’ On The Edge
The Edge (dir. Lee Tamahori, 1997) “You’re thoughts have a kind of Eastern flavor to them…” “Well, I’ve lived in New Jersey my whole life.” – The Sopranos “The Edge has been criticized for his efforts to build five luxury mansions on a 156 acre plot of land in Malibu, California” – Wikipedia entry on […]
Under the Skin
Under the Skin (dir. Johnathan Glazer, 2014) “I’m only human, baby. Won’t you forgive me for that?” – Luther Vandross (one of the great R&B vocalists and creator of the most American piece of food since apple pie, the LUTHER BURGER) “The most terrifying fact about the universe is not that it is hostile but that […]
Eat, Prey, Love
So here’s my first semi-review gang. Enjoy. Or at least be slightly amused. The Naked Prey (dir. Cornel Wilde 1966) “Ain’t no need of even askin brah, the best women all reside in Africa, and that’s real.” – Ludacris, Pimpin’ All Over the World. (This quote doesn’t really have anything to do with The Naked Prey […]
grain&noise 