Notice how there are very few takes; Hitchcock rearranged the set during shots to shoot the film with very few edits.
25: At the party, the women talk of marriage. Phillip is asked how he cut his hand. They ask about David (the deceased). David's father (Sir Cedric Hardwicke) talks with Janet about David. Phillip is told he's a moon child and that his hands will bring him great fame. (he just choked David to death with his hands). The birth of something new.
-45: (the movie is 1:25 long): Talk of a man's honor. Rupert (James Stewart) jokes about how murder would improve society. He jokes murder should be an art and the privilege of those who commit murder should be reserved for those few who are really superior individuals. Rupert mentions cut a throat week and strangulation day (David was strangled). Cedric asks Rupert to stop, it's too morbid and asks who would decide who was superior and who was inferior. Rupert stops joking but Brandon Shaw (who planned and assisted in David's murder) believes that superior people are above moral concepts. Cedric says that line of reasoning reveals a contempt for humanity. Discovery.
45: Rupert hears from Mrs. Wilson that there was an arguement earlier and that the chest where David's body is hiding isn't normally used for serving food. Rupert asks Phillip what is going on - Rupert senses tension. There's a siren and we see a large cloud of smoke in the distance. Phillip is unraveling and mentions the book Crime and Punishment. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -25: Brandon and Phillip remove books from the chest and open it to view David's body. Someone rings. It's Rupert, he said he forgot something. Intense turbulence as Phillip cracks and Brandon urges him to hold together. Moments later Rupert arrives and eventually he learns the truth. The end of the movie occurs as we hear the police siren - we know they will arrive soon and arrest Phillip and Brandon for murder. There's no going back now and The final turning point.
Man On Fire
25: Creasy (Denzel) talks with Lisa. We see the Bible. Lisa says her daughter, Pita "just wants to be friends." Creasy says he wants to protect Pita not socialize with her and suggests Lisa hire someone friendlier. Lisa tells Creasy he's right and that she's confident he'll protect Pita. She says she'll drive with them tomorrow. Creasy plays music, drinks, and as we focus on a series of shots with VO that repeats "Think God will forgive us for what we've done?" A bullet is seen, drinks, cries, puts the gun to his head. He hears a piano and puts the gun down. Pita plays the piano. The birth of something new.
45: Pita gives Creasy a gift: a necklace with a religious figure on a medal. In his room, Creasy doesn't drink; he puts the top back on the bottle and puts it away. The next day Pita tells her father she wants to stop the piano lessons and focus on swimming. The father refuses. Creasy drives Pita to the piano teacher and tells her to belch to convince the teacher to stop teaching her. It is at the piano teacher's home where the kidnapping of Pita takes place and the scene is well shot and well acted. Now that I'm aware.
60: Jordan the lawyer (Mickey Rourke) talks to the kidnapper about how the transfer of money will happen. The kidnapper (known as "The Voice") talks about the transfer as we see the transfer taking place. An ambush happens and the kidnapper's nephew is killed. There's no going back now.
-45 (2:20 - 45 = 1:35): Creasy just caused a fire in a club, authorities and Mariana, a reporter arrives. Creasy gets Mariana to help him find those responsible for Pita's kidnapping. He asks her if she has a banking connection and she says yes. He has a credit card and a pin # and he wants to know who is putting money in the account. A man named Fuentes is mentioned and she tells him he's a well protected man. Creasy submerges himself in a pool of water and blood surrounds him. A few minutes later Rayburn (Christopher Walken) tells Manzano (Giancarlo Giannini) that Pita "showed him (Creasy) he could live again." Discovery.
-25 (2:20 - 25 = 1:55): We've just learned that Samuel, Pita's father agreed to his daughter's kidnapping because he needed money. Creasy gives him a bullet and says "Didn't work for me, maybe it'll work for you." Samuel puts the bullet in a gun. As Creasy leaves the room we hear a gunshot and know that Samuel killed himself. Moments later Creasy gets the address of "The Voice" and eventually he trades his life for Pita's life. The final turning point.
45: Pita gives Creasy a gift: a necklace with a religious figure on a medal. In his room, Creasy doesn't drink; he puts the top back on the bottle and puts it away. The next day Pita tells her father she wants to stop the piano lessons and focus on swimming. The father refuses. Creasy drives Pita to the piano teacher and tells her to belch to convince the teacher to stop teaching her. It is at the piano teacher's home where the kidnapping of Pita takes place and the scene is well shot and well acted. Now that I'm aware.
60: Jordan the lawyer (Mickey Rourke) talks to the kidnapper about how the transfer of money will happen. The kidnapper (known as "The Voice") talks about the transfer as we see the transfer taking place. An ambush happens and the kidnapper's nephew is killed. There's no going back now.
-45 (2:20 - 45 = 1:35): Creasy just caused a fire in a club, authorities and Mariana, a reporter arrives. Creasy gets Mariana to help him find those responsible for Pita's kidnapping. He asks her if she has a banking connection and she says yes. He has a credit card and a pin # and he wants to know who is putting money in the account. A man named Fuentes is mentioned and she tells him he's a well protected man. Creasy submerges himself in a pool of water and blood surrounds him. A few minutes later Rayburn (Christopher Walken) tells Manzano (Giancarlo Giannini) that Pita "showed him (Creasy) he could live again." Discovery.
-25 (2:20 - 25 = 1:55): We've just learned that Samuel, Pita's father agreed to his daughter's kidnapping because he needed money. Creasy gives him a bullet and says "Didn't work for me, maybe it'll work for you." Samuel puts the bullet in a gun. As Creasy leaves the room we hear a gunshot and know that Samuel killed himself. Moments later Creasy gets the address of "The Voice" and eventually he trades his life for Pita's life. The final turning point.
Clint Eastwood
I'm a fan of Clint Eastwood, and I was really happy and surprised to see him act in a couple films my grandfather worked on. My grandfather was a Technicolor Color Consultant on Never Say Goodbye and Away All Boats in 1956.
Even though Clint has just a few lines in Never Say Goodbye you knew he had a strong presence and a future as an actor.
Even though Clint has just a few lines in Never Say Goodbye you knew he had a strong presence and a future as an actor.
A Fistful of Dollars
This was based on Kurosawa's Yojimbo, and if you like Yojimbo see Sanjuro.
25: Joe (Clint) and his friend observe the cavalry meeting with some soldiers. We see a chest full of gold for the first time. Ramon uses a Gatling gun to mow down about 20 guys. The birth of something new.
45: Two factions shoot at each other at a cemetery thanks to Joe. Clint is in the wine cellar and finds the gold. Now that I'm aware.
-45: The mother and her son hug in the town's square as the husband runs to them and they hug. A tough guy threatens them. Clint's friend aims a shotgun at the tough guy. Clint tells the mother to leave with Ramon's men and tells the father to take his son home where he belongs. Moments later, Clint discovers how Ramon got the wife to live with him as a hostage, and how they forced the husband to accept things. Discovery.
60: Pretending to be drunk, Joe gets up from the bed and heads across some hills to reach the family that is torn apart thanks to Ramon. Clint kills about 6 guys, gives the family gold, and tells them to travel far and don't come back. There's no going back now.
-25: Clint is badly injured after a beating as he hides from Ramon's men. He crawls under a building and observes them beat up his friend. Eventually, Clint will face off against Ramon and others and resolve matters using a shield and a gun. The final turning point.
25: Joe (Clint) and his friend observe the cavalry meeting with some soldiers. We see a chest full of gold for the first time. Ramon uses a Gatling gun to mow down about 20 guys. The birth of something new.
45: Two factions shoot at each other at a cemetery thanks to Joe. Clint is in the wine cellar and finds the gold. Now that I'm aware.
-45: The mother and her son hug in the town's square as the husband runs to them and they hug. A tough guy threatens them. Clint's friend aims a shotgun at the tough guy. Clint tells the mother to leave with Ramon's men and tells the father to take his son home where he belongs. Moments later, Clint discovers how Ramon got the wife to live with him as a hostage, and how they forced the husband to accept things. Discovery.
60: Pretending to be drunk, Joe gets up from the bed and heads across some hills to reach the family that is torn apart thanks to Ramon. Clint kills about 6 guys, gives the family gold, and tells them to travel far and don't come back. There's no going back now.
-25: Clint is badly injured after a beating as he hides from Ramon's men. He crawls under a building and observes them beat up his friend. Eventually, Clint will face off against Ramon and others and resolve matters using a shield and a gun. The final turning point.
Bullitt
A classic movie for a number of reasons. First, you've got McQueen at his best. The story is structured so that you get realism and moments with McQueen looking for evidence and/or thinking, working through an investigation with people straddling a line between objectivity and callousness. Then you've got Ms. Bisset looking incredible. There's a very brave scene with McQueen, Bisset with friends at a club with no dialogue, we just listen to the live music.
Of course, there's the chase through San Francisco. Look for the green vw bug during the hill chase. There's also a cameo of a young Robert Duvall playing a cab driver.
25: Killers follow the ambulance. The wounded cop is carried into another ambulance. Bullitt learns something new: the man they think is Ross unlocked the front door to allow the killers in. The birth of something new.
45: The man they think is Ross dies. Bullitt asks the doctor for help; he doesn't want anyone to know Ross is dead. The doctor agrees to misplace a file. Bullitt and others move the body to the morgue. Now that I'm aware.
60: Bullitt calls Eddie to get info on Ross. Robert Duvall says Ross made two calls. The killers observe Bullitt. At a church, the captain with a family speaks with Chalmers and Chalmers threatens the captain to nail Bullitt or else. "Castrate him." There's no going back now.
-45 One of the best car chases in movie history starts just before -45. At -45 McQueen stops being the hunted and starts slowly following the killers. The killers burn rubber and the high speed chase begins. They go up and down hills and speed along the highway until the killers die in an explosion. Now that I'm aware.
-25: Bullitt and his partner Don Gordon discover AR (no, not augmented reality, AR are initials). This clue leads them to understand that the man Chalmers ordered them to guard wasn't Ross. The coroner reports on a body as Bullitt observes. Eventually, Bullitt will find Ross and resolve everything. The final turning point.
Of course, there's the chase through San Francisco. Look for the green vw bug during the hill chase. There's also a cameo of a young Robert Duvall playing a cab driver.
25: Killers follow the ambulance. The wounded cop is carried into another ambulance. Bullitt learns something new: the man they think is Ross unlocked the front door to allow the killers in. The birth of something new.
45: The man they think is Ross dies. Bullitt asks the doctor for help; he doesn't want anyone to know Ross is dead. The doctor agrees to misplace a file. Bullitt and others move the body to the morgue. Now that I'm aware.
60: Bullitt calls Eddie to get info on Ross. Robert Duvall says Ross made two calls. The killers observe Bullitt. At a church, the captain with a family speaks with Chalmers and Chalmers threatens the captain to nail Bullitt or else. "Castrate him." There's no going back now.
-45 One of the best car chases in movie history starts just before -45. At -45 McQueen stops being the hunted and starts slowly following the killers. The killers burn rubber and the high speed chase begins. They go up and down hills and speed along the highway until the killers die in an explosion. Now that I'm aware.
-25: Bullitt and his partner Don Gordon discover AR (no, not augmented reality, AR are initials). This clue leads them to understand that the man Chalmers ordered them to guard wasn't Ross. The coroner reports on a body as Bullitt observes. Eventually, Bullitt will find Ross and resolve everything. The final turning point.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
25: "Just out of curiosity, what is the mission?" They learn about the precious egg and accept the mission to deliver it to China. The birth of something new.
45: They case the Emperor along the streets. Rick gets on a horse and the Emperor (Jet Li) creates obstacles as they chase. Intense turbulence as they struggle to stop the Emperor. Now that I'm aware.
60: Army soldiers approach and attack and destroy things as Rick and his family, friends, and later 3 abominable snowmen fight back. There's no going back now.
-45: Rick's son Alex and Lin converse about how unlikely they will become a couple. Discovery.
-25: Rick wakes up with his wife and kisses her. Rick checks his healed wound and bonds with his son who was scared about his father dying. They hug. Lin and Zi talk about sacrifice and immortality. Eventually, they defeat the emperor. The final turning point.
45: They case the Emperor along the streets. Rick gets on a horse and the Emperor (Jet Li) creates obstacles as they chase. Intense turbulence as they struggle to stop the Emperor. Now that I'm aware.
60: Army soldiers approach and attack and destroy things as Rick and his family, friends, and later 3 abominable snowmen fight back. There's no going back now.
-45: Rick's son Alex and Lin converse about how unlikely they will become a couple. Discovery.
-25: Rick wakes up with his wife and kisses her. Rick checks his healed wound and bonds with his son who was scared about his father dying. They hug. Lin and Zi talk about sacrifice and immortality. Eventually, they defeat the emperor. The final turning point.
High Noon
Years ago I attended a forum honoring two time Oscar winner Elmo Williams, the editor of High Noon. Mr. Williams talked about several films at the forum, and I remember him mentioning that he had cut so much of High Noon that the director started to get a bit concerned. Mr. Williams said he had doubts too but felt like he had to sync things up with the clocks. He also said that as was often the case he and a small crew filmed a couple shots that ended up in the final cut.
25: Amy (Grace Kelly) enters a hotel and asks the clerk if she can wait in the lobby until the noon train arrives. The clerk replies that he's surprised she's leaving without Will, her husband and that he's looking forward to the gunfight between Miller and Will. In the church, there is singing and two men gather to talk. A clock is seen: Miller will arrive within the hour. In the sheriff's office, Will checks his watch. Herb enters and says "You can count on me," and says he'll be back loaded for bear. Will has his first volunteer to fight Miller and his three associates. The birth of something new.
-45: Will knocks on a home and asks for Sam. We know Sam's wife lies when she says Sam is in church. Will exits. Sam to his wife: "What do you want? Do you want me to be killed, is that what you want?" An unstable drinker looks desperate as he asks Will if he can help. Will says he'll call him if he needs him. Discovery.
45: Thomas Mitchell and adults in the church discuss what to do about Miller and the three gunmen. The kids leave the church. We look at the empty train tracks. We look at the three gunmen waiting. One asks the train clerk if the train is on time. The clerk replies it is. The people in the church deliver different povs so we're aware of the issues: let the politicians handle it, we're not officers - it's not our job, if we don't settle this now it's going to get worse later. Will checks his watch. Thomas Mitchell advises Will to leave town. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -25: Deputy Marshall Pell follows Will into Todd's Livery Stable. Pell fails to convince Will to saddle a horse and leave town. They fight and Will wins. Eventually, Will confronts Miller and his associates and defeats them. He leaves town with Amy. There's no going back now and The final turning point.
25: Amy (Grace Kelly) enters a hotel and asks the clerk if she can wait in the lobby until the noon train arrives. The clerk replies that he's surprised she's leaving without Will, her husband and that he's looking forward to the gunfight between Miller and Will. In the church, there is singing and two men gather to talk. A clock is seen: Miller will arrive within the hour. In the sheriff's office, Will checks his watch. Herb enters and says "You can count on me," and says he'll be back loaded for bear. Will has his first volunteer to fight Miller and his three associates. The birth of something new.
-45: Will knocks on a home and asks for Sam. We know Sam's wife lies when she says Sam is in church. Will exits. Sam to his wife: "What do you want? Do you want me to be killed, is that what you want?" An unstable drinker looks desperate as he asks Will if he can help. Will says he'll call him if he needs him. Discovery.
45: Thomas Mitchell and adults in the church discuss what to do about Miller and the three gunmen. The kids leave the church. We look at the empty train tracks. We look at the three gunmen waiting. One asks the train clerk if the train is on time. The clerk replies it is. The people in the church deliver different povs so we're aware of the issues: let the politicians handle it, we're not officers - it's not our job, if we don't settle this now it's going to get worse later. Will checks his watch. Thomas Mitchell advises Will to leave town. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -25: Deputy Marshall Pell follows Will into Todd's Livery Stable. Pell fails to convince Will to saddle a horse and leave town. They fight and Will wins. Eventually, Will confronts Miller and his associates and defeats them. He leaves town with Amy. There's no going back now and The final turning point.
Definitely, Maybe
25: Will hands Summer her diary and he admits he read it. Hampton, her beau, sleeps next to her. Will compliments Summer and in the hallway Summer kisses him. She suggests he call her for dinner or something. The birth of something new.
45: Will goes to one knee to ask Emily to marry him. Emily says no and tells Will she slept with his roommate. She tells him "I'm letting you go." They go their separate ways. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -45: Hampton is in the hospital, Summer is beside him. Will is in the hallway. Hampton wants to know if Summer loves Will. Summer won't tell him and calls him a drama queen. Later, Will is at an important political event at the Grand Hyatt. He handles pressure well as turbulence among colleagues intensifies. There's no going back now and Discovery.
-25: Will walks a bit and finds the Jane Eyre book April's father dedicated to her. He buys it and goes to her apartment to give it to her but discovers Kevin is her new live-in beau. Will decides to keep the book and leaves without saying good-bye. Eventually he'll give April the book and the movie ends with them getting back together. The final turning point.
45: Will goes to one knee to ask Emily to marry him. Emily says no and tells Will she slept with his roommate. She tells him "I'm letting you go." They go their separate ways. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -45: Hampton is in the hospital, Summer is beside him. Will is in the hallway. Hampton wants to know if Summer loves Will. Summer won't tell him and calls him a drama queen. Later, Will is at an important political event at the Grand Hyatt. He handles pressure well as turbulence among colleagues intensifies. There's no going back now and Discovery.
-25: Will walks a bit and finds the Jane Eyre book April's father dedicated to her. He buys it and goes to her apartment to give it to her but discovers Kevin is her new live-in beau. Will decides to keep the book and leaves without saying good-bye. Eventually he'll give April the book and the movie ends with them getting back together. The final turning point.
Young Frankenstein
One of my favorites. Great lines and performances, especially: "My name is Frankenstein!" Kenneth Mars' arm jokes, "Frau Blucher!" Gene Hackman and Peter Boyle's soup joke, and "Sweet mystery of life at last I've found thee."
25: Dr. Frankenstein hears music coming from behind ze bookcase. Inga and Dr. Frankenstein find a candle and we enjoy "Put the candle back" moments. They walk down the passageway, find Igor, and soon find the lab where Dr. Frankenstein makes it all happen. The birth of something new.
45: "Get ready, get set, go!" Dr. Frankenstein is high above the lab standing above The Monster trying to reanimate life. He asks Igor to throw the 2nd and 3rd switch. "Give my creation life!" The face of The Monster glows. Dr. Frankenstein asks for everything to be turned off and they bring him back down. No movement from The Monster makes them all believe they failed. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -45: Dr. Frankenstein and Inspector Kemp throw darts. Kemp is sabotaging the doctor's throws. Dr. Frankenstein pretends he expressed the "Hmmm!" and tells Kemp he has no interest in carrying on with his grandfather's work. Kemp leaves, we see the darts have hit Kemp's associate and ruined his tires. Frau Brucher sets The Monster free and he discovers interesting people, including the Blind Man. There's no going back now and Discovery.
-25: Dr. Frankenstein and The Monster perform in front of an audience. The Monster displays an ability to sing and dance to Puttin' On The Ritz. Exploding lights frighten The Monster and he runs off. Eventually Dr. Frankenstein improves The Monster's ability to communicate and all is resolved in a funny and thoughtful way. The final turning point.
25: Dr. Frankenstein hears music coming from behind ze bookcase. Inga and Dr. Frankenstein find a candle and we enjoy "Put the candle back" moments. They walk down the passageway, find Igor, and soon find the lab where Dr. Frankenstein makes it all happen. The birth of something new.
45: "Get ready, get set, go!" Dr. Frankenstein is high above the lab standing above The Monster trying to reanimate life. He asks Igor to throw the 2nd and 3rd switch. "Give my creation life!" The face of The Monster glows. Dr. Frankenstein asks for everything to be turned off and they bring him back down. No movement from The Monster makes them all believe they failed. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -45: Dr. Frankenstein and Inspector Kemp throw darts. Kemp is sabotaging the doctor's throws. Dr. Frankenstein pretends he expressed the "Hmmm!" and tells Kemp he has no interest in carrying on with his grandfather's work. Kemp leaves, we see the darts have hit Kemp's associate and ruined his tires. Frau Brucher sets The Monster free and he discovers interesting people, including the Blind Man. There's no going back now and Discovery.
-25: Dr. Frankenstein and The Monster perform in front of an audience. The Monster displays an ability to sing and dance to Puttin' On The Ritz. Exploding lights frighten The Monster and he runs off. Eventually Dr. Frankenstein improves The Monster's ability to communicate and all is resolved in a funny and thoughtful way. The final turning point.
Brick
25: Brendan looks at his dead ex-girlfriend, we see some of the same shots that started the movie. He hears someone and runs into the darkness. He's hit and floored. Several fades to black as he walks and meets his friend Brain in the library. Brain will help Brendan throughout the movie. The birth of something new.
45: Brendan arrives in a room where The Pin sits. The Pin has one foot much larger than the other. He has a cane. They threaten each other and Brendan is knocked out by Tugger. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -45: Brendan exits a van. Brendan runs to a phone booth and answers the phone. It's the guy that floored Brendan when he ran into the dark tunnel. The voice says he wants to see Brendan sweat. Brendan and The Pin walk along the beach. There's a shot of the sun and the rays are hitting The Pin much the same way they hit Brendan's ex-girlfriend when they shouted at each other on the field. There's no going back now.
-25: Tugger shoots Dode dead near the dark tunnel. Brendan awakens and Tugger talks to him about what's true. Tugger says Laura says Brendan should sleep. Eventually, Brendan will learn something about Laura that helps resolve the story. The final turning point.
45: Brendan arrives in a room where The Pin sits. The Pin has one foot much larger than the other. He has a cane. They threaten each other and Brendan is knocked out by Tugger. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -45: Brendan exits a van. Brendan runs to a phone booth and answers the phone. It's the guy that floored Brendan when he ran into the dark tunnel. The voice says he wants to see Brendan sweat. Brendan and The Pin walk along the beach. There's a shot of the sun and the rays are hitting The Pin much the same way they hit Brendan's ex-girlfriend when they shouted at each other on the field. There's no going back now.
-25: Tugger shoots Dode dead near the dark tunnel. Brendan awakens and Tugger talks to him about what's true. Tugger says Laura says Brendan should sleep. Eventually, Brendan will learn something about Laura that helps resolve the story. The final turning point.
Breaking Away
25: Dave is racing behind a a Cinzano truck on the freeway. The driver holds 5 fingers, meaning Dave's bike is going 50 mph. Soon, the driver holds up 6 fingers. The birth of something new.
45: College students are told they must allow a team from the town to enter a bike race called Little 500. "But sir, they are not good enough." At the water hole Dave, Mike, Cyril and Moocher argue amongst themselves about whether they should enter the Little 500. Now that I'm aware.
60: Dave's dad is ill so he tells his mom he's not going to race in regional bike race the Cinzano team will enter. Evelyn Stoller tells her son she has always carried a passport in her purse. She encourages her son to win and do all the things he wants to do now while he can. He decides to race and later the Cinzano team treats him roughly. There's no going back now.
-45: Dave's dad Raymond Stoller arrives at a stone cutting factory and says hello and does a little work with a hammer on a block of stone. Later he and his wife talk about their son's future. Dave works all day at the car lot and is exhausted. His father tells him to get used to it. Discovery.
-25: Dave and Raymond talk about identity. "You're not a cutter, I'm a cutter." The four friends examine the bike they will ride in the Little 500. It's in poor shape. They argue again about whether they should race. "Maybe those guys are better than us." Dave takes the bike and works on it to improve it. Eventually, that bike is ridden by the four friends and they win the race. The final turning point.
45: College students are told they must allow a team from the town to enter a bike race called Little 500. "But sir, they are not good enough." At the water hole Dave, Mike, Cyril and Moocher argue amongst themselves about whether they should enter the Little 500. Now that I'm aware.
60: Dave's dad is ill so he tells his mom he's not going to race in regional bike race the Cinzano team will enter. Evelyn Stoller tells her son she has always carried a passport in her purse. She encourages her son to win and do all the things he wants to do now while he can. He decides to race and later the Cinzano team treats him roughly. There's no going back now.
-45: Dave's dad Raymond Stoller arrives at a stone cutting factory and says hello and does a little work with a hammer on a block of stone. Later he and his wife talk about their son's future. Dave works all day at the car lot and is exhausted. His father tells him to get used to it. Discovery.
-25: Dave and Raymond talk about identity. "You're not a cutter, I'm a cutter." The four friends examine the bike they will ride in the Little 500. It's in poor shape. They argue again about whether they should race. "Maybe those guys are better than us." Dave takes the bike and works on it to improve it. Eventually, that bike is ridden by the four friends and they win the race. The final turning point.
The Right Stuff
Honorable mention: Sam Shepard's presence is as good as it gets. Mary Jo Deschanel and Ed Harris share a great scene over the phone. Quaid brings the grin, Glenn brings the grit.
25: After Yeager breaks the sound barrier he howls at the moon. Someone at the bar mentions every hot shot pilot is heading for Edwards Air Force Base. Pilots and their wives arrive at the base. The birth of something new.
45: Lyndon Johnson and Eisenhower in a board room discuss the Russians and their space program. Discovery issues include footage of Russians, talk about good and evil, "our Germans are better than their Germans" and they agree to launch a pod with a spaceman inside. They view footage of surfers, race car drivers, acrobats, and choose test pilots. Now that I'm aware.
60: Test pilots arrive at a clinic to begin secret and grueling tests to determine who will become the first US astronauts. There's no going back now.
-45: Glenn and his wife Annie tell VP Lyndon Johnson he can't enter their home for the networks and coverage. When Glenn's threatened the other astronauts back him up. Johnson learns he can't enter the home and he pounds the car: "Isn't there anybody who can deal with a housewife?" Discovery.
-25: Glenn hums a song as his capsule is engulfed in flames as it descends to earth. There's a communications blackout as people wait to see if he lives. Cut to a ticker tape parade in nyc with Glenn and Kay sitting beside Johnson. The final turning point.
25: After Yeager breaks the sound barrier he howls at the moon. Someone at the bar mentions every hot shot pilot is heading for Edwards Air Force Base. Pilots and their wives arrive at the base. The birth of something new.
45: Lyndon Johnson and Eisenhower in a board room discuss the Russians and their space program. Discovery issues include footage of Russians, talk about good and evil, "our Germans are better than their Germans" and they agree to launch a pod with a spaceman inside. They view footage of surfers, race car drivers, acrobats, and choose test pilots. Now that I'm aware.
60: Test pilots arrive at a clinic to begin secret and grueling tests to determine who will become the first US astronauts. There's no going back now.
-45: Glenn and his wife Annie tell VP Lyndon Johnson he can't enter their home for the networks and coverage. When Glenn's threatened the other astronauts back him up. Johnson learns he can't enter the home and he pounds the car: "Isn't there anybody who can deal with a housewife?" Discovery.
-25: Glenn hums a song as his capsule is engulfed in flames as it descends to earth. There's a communications blackout as people wait to see if he lives. Cut to a ticker tape parade in nyc with Glenn and Kay sitting beside Johnson. The final turning point.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
25: A vote is taken and Harry is cleared of all charges. Dumbledore walks away from Harry without answering him. Harry speaks with Sirius and Serious talks about death and war. Harry sees Voldemort briefly, then boards the train en route to Hogwarts. The birth of something new.
45: Hermione berates Ron about his eating. Harry arrives, they listen to McGonagall and Umbridge argue about medieval methods vs loyalty. Umbridge implements new proclamations and is given new powers to address standards. Now that I'm aware.
60: Harry trains the Order of the Phoenix. A boy knocks Harry down during training. Hermione puts Harry down. Ron's in denial. There's no going back now.
-45: Harry instructs the Order. Several of them use their wands to create creatures that move about the room. Umbridge destroys the wall and discovers them. Dumbledore is accused and ordered to prison, but Dumbledore uses the Phoenix to make a memorable escape. Discovery.
-25: Dolores warns Centaurs, then attacks one of them with rope. The giant picks up Umbridge and drops her, the Centaurs drag her away. Harry and the Order meet on a bridge and they decide to fly to London. Later, they confront antagonists and reveal to everyone that Valdemort is back. The final turning point.
45: Hermione berates Ron about his eating. Harry arrives, they listen to McGonagall and Umbridge argue about medieval methods vs loyalty. Umbridge implements new proclamations and is given new powers to address standards. Now that I'm aware.
60: Harry trains the Order of the Phoenix. A boy knocks Harry down during training. Hermione puts Harry down. Ron's in denial. There's no going back now.
-45: Harry instructs the Order. Several of them use their wands to create creatures that move about the room. Umbridge destroys the wall and discovers them. Dumbledore is accused and ordered to prison, but Dumbledore uses the Phoenix to make a memorable escape. Discovery.
-25: Dolores warns Centaurs, then attacks one of them with rope. The giant picks up Umbridge and drops her, the Centaurs drag her away. Harry and the Order meet on a bridge and they decide to fly to London. Later, they confront antagonists and reveal to everyone that Valdemort is back. The final turning point.
Eastern Promises
25: Nikolai and Anna talk as she tries to start her motorcycle. Nikolai drives her home and Anna talks about a pregnant teenager's death: the girl had needle marks on her arm. Nikolai tells her he's just a driver and won't discuss it. The birth of something new.
45: Nikolai conflicts with the father, Semyon, as the son observes. Nikolai: "It was the right thing." Semyon: "I decide what is the right thing." The father quiets the son and warns Nikolai that brothers of the deceased will want revenge. Nikolai says he can handle it, and later in the movie he handles the brothers after they nearly kill him. Now that I'm aware.
60: Semyon advises another what to do with killers arriving to kill Nikolai. Anna reads the dead girl's diary as we hear the dead girl's despair during a voiceover. There's no going back now.
-45: VO of dead girl as Nikolai reads the girl's diary. She talks about how others shot her up with heroin. The diary is handed over to Semyon, who talks about trust and how he can't afford to be careless in any area. The father learns that someone was killed because his son was called a drunk and gay. The father blames London. Discovery.
-25: Arrival of VIPs. Nikolai wears only briefs as VIPs talk about his past, prison time, and parents. Nikolai says he has no parents, only the code. He says he died when he was 15. The VIPs accept him and he's tattooed. Later, he'll help save the dead girl's baby and the movie ends with him reading her diary and hearing her voice. The final turning point.
45: Nikolai conflicts with the father, Semyon, as the son observes. Nikolai: "It was the right thing." Semyon: "I decide what is the right thing." The father quiets the son and warns Nikolai that brothers of the deceased will want revenge. Nikolai says he can handle it, and later in the movie he handles the brothers after they nearly kill him. Now that I'm aware.
60: Semyon advises another what to do with killers arriving to kill Nikolai. Anna reads the dead girl's diary as we hear the dead girl's despair during a voiceover. There's no going back now.
-45: VO of dead girl as Nikolai reads the girl's diary. She talks about how others shot her up with heroin. The diary is handed over to Semyon, who talks about trust and how he can't afford to be careless in any area. The father learns that someone was killed because his son was called a drunk and gay. The father blames London. Discovery.
-25: Arrival of VIPs. Nikolai wears only briefs as VIPs talk about his past, prison time, and parents. Nikolai says he has no parents, only the code. He says he died when he was 15. The VIPs accept him and he's tattooed. Later, he'll help save the dead girl's baby and the movie ends with him reading her diary and hearing her voice. The final turning point.
Righteous Kill
25: After the softball game, Turk learns from Perez and Riley the poet killer has killed again. Now we know Turk is tracking a serial killer. The birth of something new.
45: Karen tells Turk habits can be broken. Perez and Riley stake out a suspect, Perez expresses intense turbulence, he believes Turk is the killer and is misdirecting them. Now that I'm aware.
60: Therapist with Turk and Rooster. Turk offers voiceover as his stare stops youngsters from hassling a woman on a subway. Hingis restricts Turk's movements, Turk curses and stabs a desk with a knife. Rooster calms him but Turk knows the investigation is focused on him. There's no going back now.
-45: Turk coaches softball team intercut with therapist with Perez and Riley. Therapist believes killer will reveal himself in time. Female lawyer thanks Turk for visiting her in the hospital and asks him about his family, we learn about his daughter and that his wife died. Discovery.
-25: Over the phone, Spider convinces Turk to meet and discuss solving a crime. Perez and Riley reassure Spider he'll be protected. At the hospital, the killer nearly kills a victim who will identifty the serial killer. Eventually, we learn who the real killer is. The final turning point.
45: Karen tells Turk habits can be broken. Perez and Riley stake out a suspect, Perez expresses intense turbulence, he believes Turk is the killer and is misdirecting them. Now that I'm aware.
60: Therapist with Turk and Rooster. Turk offers voiceover as his stare stops youngsters from hassling a woman on a subway. Hingis restricts Turk's movements, Turk curses and stabs a desk with a knife. Rooster calms him but Turk knows the investigation is focused on him. There's no going back now.
-45: Turk coaches softball team intercut with therapist with Perez and Riley. Therapist believes killer will reveal himself in time. Female lawyer thanks Turk for visiting her in the hospital and asks him about his family, we learn about his daughter and that his wife died. Discovery.
-25: Over the phone, Spider convinces Turk to meet and discuss solving a crime. Perez and Riley reassure Spider he'll be protected. At the hospital, the killer nearly kills a victim who will identifty the serial killer. Eventually, we learn who the real killer is. The final turning point.
Hidalgo
25: The vessel carrying Frank and his horse Hidalgo reaches port, their caravan marches through the desert. This is where the race will soon begin. The birth of something new.
45: The race has begun and the first horse dies. Frank stops and is warned to keep going. They stop at an oasis. Frank nearly kills a rabbit but another rider's hawk beats him to it. Frank is impressed. Now that I'm aware.
60: Jazira visits Frank's tent to give him food and guidance. They talk about vanishing cultures. Soon, Frank will be handcuffed and possibly have his family jewels cut off because of Jazira's visit. When Jazira is kidnapped during a raid Omar Sharif, who does an excellent job in this movie, asks Frank to rescue her. There's no going back now.
-45: Frank arrives back in camp to return Jazira to Omar. Jazira and Frank talk about Hidalgo and how he is a sacred animal. Jazira asks Frank questions to get to know him better. Discovery.
-25: Antagonists hired by Lady Anne Davenport chase Frank/Hidalgo and a trap severely wounds the horse. Frank is at the point where he's thinking about shooting Hidalgo, but eventually despite the injury Hidalgo manages to keep racing and wins the race. The final turning point.
45: The race has begun and the first horse dies. Frank stops and is warned to keep going. They stop at an oasis. Frank nearly kills a rabbit but another rider's hawk beats him to it. Frank is impressed. Now that I'm aware.
60: Jazira visits Frank's tent to give him food and guidance. They talk about vanishing cultures. Soon, Frank will be handcuffed and possibly have his family jewels cut off because of Jazira's visit. When Jazira is kidnapped during a raid Omar Sharif, who does an excellent job in this movie, asks Frank to rescue her. There's no going back now.
-45: Frank arrives back in camp to return Jazira to Omar. Jazira and Frank talk about Hidalgo and how he is a sacred animal. Jazira asks Frank questions to get to know him better. Discovery.
-25: Antagonists hired by Lady Anne Davenport chase Frank/Hidalgo and a trap severely wounds the horse. Frank is at the point where he's thinking about shooting Hidalgo, but eventually despite the injury Hidalgo manages to keep racing and wins the race. The final turning point.
The Art of Soccer with John Cleese
Two hours of fun and information from John Cleese about soccer, I enjoyed it.
Tom Jones
A must see if you like costume comedy dramas. If you like this you'll like Richard Lester's 1973 remake of The Three Musketeers with Michael York and a great cast.
Honorable mention: Joan Greenwood, loved her in Kind Hearts and Coronets and The Man in the White Suit.
25: Tom Jones and Sophie, and others chase a deer and catch it. Sophie's horse runs off and Tom saves her. He fakes injury and gets her to comfort him. The romance begins. The birth of something new.
45: Sophie's parents decide Sophie should marry an unloving man. Sophie is aware of their plans for her and she's devastated. She loves Tom Jones, a man thought of as a bastard. Now that I'm aware.
60: Jones dines at an Inn where Sophie's honor is insulted by a soldier. Jones challenges the soldier and is struck on the head. Jones is pronounced dead. Our fears about Tom's fate soften when voiceover tells us "No man dies for love except for on the stage." There's no going back now.
-45: Lady Bellaston, Sophie, and Tom Jones confer and intrigue escalates. The Lady tries to marry Sophie off to an unattractive suiter. The Lady visits Tom, who skillfully directs another woman with a message from Sophie out of the room. Tom reads Sophie's message. Sophie doesn't want Tom to visit her and asks for his patience. Discovery.
-25: The famous dinner scene between Tom and Joyce Redman who plays Jenny Jones. They seductively eat lobster, chicken, oysters, fruit, and after a drink it's off to the bedroom and the extinguishing of a candle - all without dialogue. Eventually, all is amicably resolved with Tom reuniting with Sophie. The final turning point.
Honorable mention: Joan Greenwood, loved her in Kind Hearts and Coronets and The Man in the White Suit.
25: Tom Jones and Sophie, and others chase a deer and catch it. Sophie's horse runs off and Tom saves her. He fakes injury and gets her to comfort him. The romance begins. The birth of something new.
45: Sophie's parents decide Sophie should marry an unloving man. Sophie is aware of their plans for her and she's devastated. She loves Tom Jones, a man thought of as a bastard. Now that I'm aware.
60: Jones dines at an Inn where Sophie's honor is insulted by a soldier. Jones challenges the soldier and is struck on the head. Jones is pronounced dead. Our fears about Tom's fate soften when voiceover tells us "No man dies for love except for on the stage." There's no going back now.
-45: Lady Bellaston, Sophie, and Tom Jones confer and intrigue escalates. The Lady tries to marry Sophie off to an unattractive suiter. The Lady visits Tom, who skillfully directs another woman with a message from Sophie out of the room. Tom reads Sophie's message. Sophie doesn't want Tom to visit her and asks for his patience. Discovery.
-25: The famous dinner scene between Tom and Joyce Redman who plays Jenny Jones. They seductively eat lobster, chicken, oysters, fruit, and after a drink it's off to the bedroom and the extinguishing of a candle - all without dialogue. Eventually, all is amicably resolved with Tom reuniting with Sophie. The final turning point.
Casino
25: VO of Ace talking about Ginger during montage. "What a move. I fell in love right there...she knew how to take care of people and that's what Vegas is all about." The birth of something new.
45: Ace and Ginger enter their new home. Mink coat, jewelry, cash. He tells her it all means nothing without trust. They go to a bank to hide emergency cash. Now that I'm aware.
60: VO of Nicky talking about his crew and montage of how they operate. Tipsters inform him of opps. There's no going back now.
-45: Ace and Ginger talk on the phone. Ginger and Amy exit a jet and they drive home. Ginger and Ace talk at a restaurant about Lester Diamond and the $25k Ginger gave him. Ace wants a breakdown of what happened to the $25k. She isn't talking. He threatens to hurt Lester, she leaves the table. Later he listens to her talk to someone on the phone, probably Lester. They fight and he drags her to her closet. She wants money, he grabs some money in a shoebox. Discovery.
-25: Ace calls home but there's no answer. Ace leaves his table and Nicky is informed of Ace's whereabouts. Ace learns that Ginger tied Amy to the bed. Furious, Ace confronts Ginger after Nicky warns Ace to be nice. Amy looks like she's lost it; she wants him to let her go. He threatens her and they leave. Eventually, they separate. The final turning point.
45: Ace and Ginger enter their new home. Mink coat, jewelry, cash. He tells her it all means nothing without trust. They go to a bank to hide emergency cash. Now that I'm aware.
60: VO of Nicky talking about his crew and montage of how they operate. Tipsters inform him of opps. There's no going back now.
-45: Ace and Ginger talk on the phone. Ginger and Amy exit a jet and they drive home. Ginger and Ace talk at a restaurant about Lester Diamond and the $25k Ginger gave him. Ace wants a breakdown of what happened to the $25k. She isn't talking. He threatens to hurt Lester, she leaves the table. Later he listens to her talk to someone on the phone, probably Lester. They fight and he drags her to her closet. She wants money, he grabs some money in a shoebox. Discovery.
-25: Ace calls home but there's no answer. Ace leaves his table and Nicky is informed of Ace's whereabouts. Ace learns that Ginger tied Amy to the bed. Furious, Ace confronts Ginger after Nicky warns Ace to be nice. Amy looks like she's lost it; she wants him to let her go. He threatens her and they leave. Eventually, they separate. The final turning point.
Mamma Mia
My favorite song is Meryl singing winner takes it all with Pierce. Honorable mention: Benny Andersson playing the piano on the boat.
25: The guys just arrived on the island and hear Meryl. She hears them and ees themas they looked years ago - funny stuff. Meryl sings the title song. The birth of something new.
45: Amanda and Dominic on the beach singing about their love. Now that I'm aware.
-45: Party, dancing, Amanda wants to learn who her dad is so she asks Colin if he has a daughter. She reveals to Colin that she doesn't know who her father is. She talks with Stellan and money from a great aunt convincs him he's the father. She asks him "Will you give me away?" They hug. Discovery.
60: Julie falls in the water as she heads for the guy's boat. Colin and Stellan discuss secrets and it's a comedy of errors: both misunderstand what they're talking about. Meryl talks with Amanda about the marriage - will she call it off? They argue. There's no going back now.
-25: Amanda and Dominic argue, they may not marry. Pierce and Amanda talk. Meryl and Amanda sing. Eventually, the young couple decide not to marry. The final turning point.
25: The guys just arrived on the island and hear Meryl. She hears them and ees themas they looked years ago - funny stuff. Meryl sings the title song. The birth of something new.
45: Amanda and Dominic on the beach singing about their love. Now that I'm aware.
-45: Party, dancing, Amanda wants to learn who her dad is so she asks Colin if he has a daughter. She reveals to Colin that she doesn't know who her father is. She talks with Stellan and money from a great aunt convincs him he's the father. She asks him "Will you give me away?" They hug. Discovery.
60: Julie falls in the water as she heads for the guy's boat. Colin and Stellan discuss secrets and it's a comedy of errors: both misunderstand what they're talking about. Meryl talks with Amanda about the marriage - will she call it off? They argue. There's no going back now.
-25: Amanda and Dominic argue, they may not marry. Pierce and Amanda talk. Meryl and Amanda sing. Eventually, the young couple decide not to marry. The final turning point.
Dick Tracy
25: Tracy, Tess and the kid get the kid new clothes and lots of food. Tracy suggests something new: a marriage proposal to Tess. The birth of something new.
45: Madonna with Warren. Madonna says testifying against Big Boy would be dangerous. Warren reassures her. They kiss and Tess sees them kiss. Now that I'm aware.
60: Big Boy Al Pacino chastises his men; he wants Tracy dead. Mandy gets $ from Big Boy to see that Tracy dies. The kid is with the police chief at the diner. Tracy enters the diner and talks with the kid. Tess drives and reaches her mom's house outside of the city. Mandy and Madonna sing. There's no going back now.
-45: Montage of Tracy fighting crime as Madonna sings. Big Boy discovers that the police are recording his conversations. Discovery.
-25: Tracy misses Tess, the kid leaves the orphanage with the chief to see Tracy. Tess is kidnapped and Tracy is in jail. The kid has a new name: Dick Tracy, Jr. Tracy is let out of prison and starts giving orders to find Tess. Tess is tied up with No Face, who tells the police where Tess is. Eventually, Tracy gets the upper hand. The final turning point.
45: Madonna with Warren. Madonna says testifying against Big Boy would be dangerous. Warren reassures her. They kiss and Tess sees them kiss. Now that I'm aware.
60: Big Boy Al Pacino chastises his men; he wants Tracy dead. Mandy gets $ from Big Boy to see that Tracy dies. The kid is with the police chief at the diner. Tracy enters the diner and talks with the kid. Tess drives and reaches her mom's house outside of the city. Mandy and Madonna sing. There's no going back now.
-45: Montage of Tracy fighting crime as Madonna sings. Big Boy discovers that the police are recording his conversations. Discovery.
-25: Tracy misses Tess, the kid leaves the orphanage with the chief to see Tracy. Tess is kidnapped and Tracy is in jail. The kid has a new name: Dick Tracy, Jr. Tracy is let out of prison and starts giving orders to find Tess. Tess is tied up with No Face, who tells the police where Tess is. Eventually, Tracy gets the upper hand. The final turning point.
What Just Happened?
25: Jeremy the director smashes M&Ms during a studio meeting after the studio head informs him he'll have to cut the part about killing the dog. The birth of something new.
45: DeNiro dines with investors and gets a call from his ex-wife. He wants to know if she's sleeping with someone else. She refuses to tell him or see him. He's distracted seeing an agent who needs to tell Bruce Willis to lose the beard. Now that I'm aware.
60: DeNiro celebrates with Jeremy after he cut a new, happier ending for the dog movie. DeNiro urges Bruce Willis' agent to tell him to cut the beard. With his ex-wife and therapist he attempts to reveal things and hear things that will hopefully result in an amicable separation. He wants to hear her talk about the new guy in her life but there isn't time. There's no going back now.
-45: DeNiro wakes up, does yoga, and the woman he slept with the night before enters and reminds him he slept with her and offered her a movie deal. Discovery.
-25: At a funeral DeNiro learns his daughter slept with the deceased. Later DeNiro argues with the married man sleeping with his wife and later argues with Willis. Eventually Willis shaves, an indication the movie will do well. The final turning point.
45: DeNiro dines with investors and gets a call from his ex-wife. He wants to know if she's sleeping with someone else. She refuses to tell him or see him. He's distracted seeing an agent who needs to tell Bruce Willis to lose the beard. Now that I'm aware.
60: DeNiro celebrates with Jeremy after he cut a new, happier ending for the dog movie. DeNiro urges Bruce Willis' agent to tell him to cut the beard. With his ex-wife and therapist he attempts to reveal things and hear things that will hopefully result in an amicable separation. He wants to hear her talk about the new guy in her life but there isn't time. There's no going back now.
-45: DeNiro wakes up, does yoga, and the woman he slept with the night before enters and reminds him he slept with her and offered her a movie deal. Discovery.
-25: At a funeral DeNiro learns his daughter slept with the deceased. Later DeNiro argues with the married man sleeping with his wife and later argues with Willis. Eventually Willis shaves, an indication the movie will do well. The final turning point.
District 13
Lots of excellent stunts in this movie, if you like seeing guys jumping from great heights and climbing and hopping to and from this that and the other thing you'll like this one.
25: Behind a counter in a grocery store hides a casino. An undercover cop takes on all comers. The birth of something new.
-45 (120 - 45 = 35): The undercover cop learns a powerful bomb will explode in 24 hours. He says he needs more time. He's told a local guide will help him if he can convince him. It's Leito, the escape artist. Discovery.
45: Leito becomes aware there is a huge bomb that will soon explode and kill millions. Now that I'm aware.
-25: (120 - 25 = 55): The undercover cop bluffs about the money; authorities refuse to transfer the money. The cop tells Leito the authorities think he's worthless. The speak of values they both fight for. Eventually, Leito and the undercover cop trick authorities and go public with their plan to kill citizens. The final turning point.
60: The boss learns he's lost all his money. He's gunned down by his gang. There's no going back now.
25: Behind a counter in a grocery store hides a casino. An undercover cop takes on all comers. The birth of something new.
-45 (120 - 45 = 35): The undercover cop learns a powerful bomb will explode in 24 hours. He says he needs more time. He's told a local guide will help him if he can convince him. It's Leito, the escape artist. Discovery.
45: Leito becomes aware there is a huge bomb that will soon explode and kill millions. Now that I'm aware.
-25: (120 - 25 = 55): The undercover cop bluffs about the money; authorities refuse to transfer the money. The cop tells Leito the authorities think he's worthless. The speak of values they both fight for. Eventually, Leito and the undercover cop trick authorities and go public with their plan to kill citizens. The final turning point.
60: The boss learns he's lost all his money. He's gunned down by his gang. There's no going back now.
Stanley and Livingstone
25: Eve wants her father to stay away from Africa, she tries to get Stanley to help her. The next day Stanley and Walter Brennan are about to embark on a boat down a river. Eve arrives to warn him not to go that route - slave traders will try to kill him and Livingstone. Eve leaves and cries after giving him a letter she wrote for him. Stanley heads down the river. The birth of something new.
45: Stanley's caravan is attacked. Stanley fires back and people are killed. Warriors and war drums. A chase up a mountain and more warriors amass and chase the caravan. Stanley uses fire to get away. Now that I'm aware.
-45 and 60: Stanley sits down with Livingstone and tells him he can go back to London with him and if he gives his newspaper exclusive rights he can have fame and fortune, lectures, and appearances. Livingstone says he's not going back; Stanley discovers that Livingstone doesn't want to be rescued and is sad Stanley doesn't have medicine, supplies, to assist him in his work. Later that night, Stanley knocks a man down for stealing a mirror. Livingstone warns Stanley that brutality isn't the answer. The man says he's sorry and asks for a pardon. Discovery and There's no going back now.
-25: Stanley and Dr. Livingstone talk about journeying to the source of the Nile, but Stanley can't wait six months for the rain season to end. Livingstone asks Stanley that when he goes back to London he inform people he needs assistance, and Stanley promises he'll bring it. They say their farewells after Stanley tells Livingstone he admires him for continuing his duty with high spirits and faith. Stanley hands Livingstone the mirror to give to the man who sought it earlier. Later, Stanley gives a great speech to try to convince people Livingstone is still alive. The story ends with Stanley going back to explore uncharted territory. The final turning point.
45: Stanley's caravan is attacked. Stanley fires back and people are killed. Warriors and war drums. A chase up a mountain and more warriors amass and chase the caravan. Stanley uses fire to get away. Now that I'm aware.
-45 and 60: Stanley sits down with Livingstone and tells him he can go back to London with him and if he gives his newspaper exclusive rights he can have fame and fortune, lectures, and appearances. Livingstone says he's not going back; Stanley discovers that Livingstone doesn't want to be rescued and is sad Stanley doesn't have medicine, supplies, to assist him in his work. Later that night, Stanley knocks a man down for stealing a mirror. Livingstone warns Stanley that brutality isn't the answer. The man says he's sorry and asks for a pardon. Discovery and There's no going back now.
-25: Stanley and Dr. Livingstone talk about journeying to the source of the Nile, but Stanley can't wait six months for the rain season to end. Livingstone asks Stanley that when he goes back to London he inform people he needs assistance, and Stanley promises he'll bring it. They say their farewells after Stanley tells Livingstone he admires him for continuing his duty with high spirits and faith. Stanley hands Livingstone the mirror to give to the man who sought it earlier. Later, Stanley gives a great speech to try to convince people Livingstone is still alive. The story ends with Stanley going back to explore uncharted territory. The final turning point.
Cry, The Beloved Country
25: John Kumalo gives a speech on apartheid to create improvement. They end with a song. John's brother, Rev. Kumalo (James Earl Jones), doesn't sing. Rev. Kumalo is trying to find his son and John provides new info as to his location. Thunder is heard, the screen fades to black. The birth of something new.
45: Fade up from a black screen, a plane lands. Grieving family at the airport. Officers inform James Jarvis (Richard Harris) they need him to identify the body and they haven't found his son's killers. They tell James that his son was their champion. The father identifies his son's body. Now that I'm aware.
-45 (141 - 45 = 56): Richard visits the boys club that his son founded for African boys to channel their energy in a positive way. Richard starts to discover just how great his son really was. Discovery.
60: Richard reads his son's writing and continues to learn who his son was and what he thought. His son believed his parents never taught him about the plight of his fellow countrymen. There's no going back now.
-25: In the garden, Rev. Kumalo tells Jarvis: "It was my son who killed your son." Jarvis: "I understand what I did not understand - there is no anger in me." Rev. Kumalo: "I saw the boy, he had a brightness in him." Subplot: Jarvis' daughter in law coldly says she doesn't care what happened to one of her servants - the Reverend inquired to resolve a task for a friend. Eventually, the Reverend suffers through the death of his son, the continued abandonment of his daughter, and a final note talks about the dawn, the fear of bondage, and the bondage of fear. The most beautiful shots of nature I've ever seen are in this movie. The final turning point.
This is one of those films that is tough to watch but you have to see it and recommend it because it goes deep into our common challenges involving man's inhumanity to man.
45: Fade up from a black screen, a plane lands. Grieving family at the airport. Officers inform James Jarvis (Richard Harris) they need him to identify the body and they haven't found his son's killers. They tell James that his son was their champion. The father identifies his son's body. Now that I'm aware.
-45 (141 - 45 = 56): Richard visits the boys club that his son founded for African boys to channel their energy in a positive way. Richard starts to discover just how great his son really was. Discovery.
60: Richard reads his son's writing and continues to learn who his son was and what he thought. His son believed his parents never taught him about the plight of his fellow countrymen. There's no going back now.
-25: In the garden, Rev. Kumalo tells Jarvis: "It was my son who killed your son." Jarvis: "I understand what I did not understand - there is no anger in me." Rev. Kumalo: "I saw the boy, he had a brightness in him." Subplot: Jarvis' daughter in law coldly says she doesn't care what happened to one of her servants - the Reverend inquired to resolve a task for a friend. Eventually, the Reverend suffers through the death of his son, the continued abandonment of his daughter, and a final note talks about the dawn, the fear of bondage, and the bondage of fear. The most beautiful shots of nature I've ever seen are in this movie. The final turning point.
This is one of those films that is tough to watch but you have to see it and recommend it because it goes deep into our common challenges involving man's inhumanity to man.
The Pink Panther
Honorable mention: Emily Mortimer plays her part.
25: Clouseau and Ponton question Xania, we learn she has a motive for killing the coach; he was cheating on her. The birth of something new.
-45: (128 - 45 = 43): Clive Owen saves the day at the casino, Steve gets all the credit. The press hounds Kevin. Discovery.
45: Steve and Jean question a Chinese woman. Kevin sneaks into Steve's office and hides when Steve enters. Steve hits Kevin with a chair, tries to pull off Kevin's face mask, then realizes there isn't a mask. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -25: At the Waldorf hotel. Xania's room. Clouseau causes a chandelier to fall. Xania makes a move and Steve retreats to the bathroom where he causes a small flood and fire and falls through the floor. There's no going back now.
25: Clouseau and Ponton question Xania, we learn she has a motive for killing the coach; he was cheating on her. The birth of something new.
-45: (128 - 45 = 43): Clive Owen saves the day at the casino, Steve gets all the credit. The press hounds Kevin. Discovery.
45: Steve and Jean question a Chinese woman. Kevin sneaks into Steve's office and hides when Steve enters. Steve hits Kevin with a chair, tries to pull off Kevin's face mask, then realizes there isn't a mask. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -25: At the Waldorf hotel. Xania's room. Clouseau causes a chandelier to fall. Xania makes a move and Steve retreats to the bathroom where he causes a small flood and fire and falls through the floor. There's no going back now.
That Thing You Do
Honorable mention: Charlize Theron, playing her part.
25: Phil, a man we've never seen before, buys the band's record. Later he intros himself to Guy and convinces them to sign with him and he begins to get them gigs in other towns. The birth of something new.
45: Tom Hanks aka Mr. White advises the band before they go on stage. He gives them sunglasses and they do well on stage, impressing people. A montage shows their song moving up the charts as they cross the country on a nationwide tour. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -45: In Wisconsin, Mr. White informs the band they are going to Hollywood. The band walks into their first screaming group of fans as they run into the limo. They almost lose Faye who starts to cough. Guy makes sure Faye is resting on the plane. When Guy mentions Faye is ill Jimmy ignores him. Discovery and There's no going back now.
-25: Ethan Embry is on a ride with the Marines and Mickey at Disneyland. Mr. White tells the band they need to replace Ethan and intros the new bass player. Guy asks Mr. White about Faye and he replies she's fine. Faye dresses up and is escorted into the theater where the band will play live on TV. Guy's parents are excited about their son's popularity. Eventually the band will split up with each going their own way, at -25 the first departure happens. The final turning point.
25: Phil, a man we've never seen before, buys the band's record. Later he intros himself to Guy and convinces them to sign with him and he begins to get them gigs in other towns. The birth of something new.
45: Tom Hanks aka Mr. White advises the band before they go on stage. He gives them sunglasses and they do well on stage, impressing people. A montage shows their song moving up the charts as they cross the country on a nationwide tour. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -45: In Wisconsin, Mr. White informs the band they are going to Hollywood. The band walks into their first screaming group of fans as they run into the limo. They almost lose Faye who starts to cough. Guy makes sure Faye is resting on the plane. When Guy mentions Faye is ill Jimmy ignores him. Discovery and There's no going back now.
-25: Ethan Embry is on a ride with the Marines and Mickey at Disneyland. Mr. White tells the band they need to replace Ethan and intros the new bass player. Guy asks Mr. White about Faye and he replies she's fine. Faye dresses up and is escorted into the theater where the band will play live on TV. Guy's parents are excited about their son's popularity. Eventually the band will split up with each going their own way, at -25 the first departure happens. The final turning point.
X-Men
25: Logan enters Xavier's office, Xavier introduces himself and other X-Men. Xavier reads Logan's mind so Logan is impressed enough to stay. The birth of something new.
45: Rogue has left the school. "Why should Rogue be important to Magneto?" Xavier enters Cerebro to find Rogue and soon he's aware of her location. Now that I'm aware.
-45: In the train with Rogue and Wolverine, at the train station with Storm and Cyclops, at Cerebro where Mystique sabotages the machine. Battle of mutants begins on the train and at the station. Discovery.
60: Mutation flashback. What does Magneto want with Rogue? They begin to understand Magneto's evil plan. There's no going back now.
-25: Wolverine with Cyclops, Storm, Jean in the jet rising from the ground, they fly to the Statue of Liberty and confront Magneto's colleagues. Eventually, the evil plan is undone. The final turning point.
45: Rogue has left the school. "Why should Rogue be important to Magneto?" Xavier enters Cerebro to find Rogue and soon he's aware of her location. Now that I'm aware.
-45: In the train with Rogue and Wolverine, at the train station with Storm and Cyclops, at Cerebro where Mystique sabotages the machine. Battle of mutants begins on the train and at the station. Discovery.
60: Mutation flashback. What does Magneto want with Rogue? They begin to understand Magneto's evil plan. There's no going back now.
-25: Wolverine with Cyclops, Storm, Jean in the jet rising from the ground, they fly to the Statue of Liberty and confront Magneto's colleagues. Eventually, the evil plan is undone. The final turning point.
4: Rise of the Silver Surfer
25: Reed and Susan are about to marry but Reed gets new data warning. Soon, the wedding is postponed; the silver surfer causes a helicopter to spin out of control. Susan and Ben rescue people from the chopper. Johnny chases after the surfer. The birth of something new.
45 and -45: The fantastic four view a massive hole in the Thames River. General Hager authorizes Victor to assist in the capture of the surfer. Victor's recording reveals that the energy originates from the silver surfboard. Now they are aware they must separate the man from the board. Now that I'm aware and Discovery.
60: The military capture the surfer and control the surfboard. There's no going back now.
-25: The torturer informs the silver surfer he's going to be tortured. The fantastic four discuss whether or not to talk to the silver surfer. Why did the surfer protect Susan? Is the surfer the destroyer or is he telling the truth? Soon, they free the silver surfer, get the surfboard from Victor, and the surfer stops the destroyer from destroying Earth. The final turning point.
45 and -45: The fantastic four view a massive hole in the Thames River. General Hager authorizes Victor to assist in the capture of the surfer. Victor's recording reveals that the energy originates from the silver surfboard. Now they are aware they must separate the man from the board. Now that I'm aware and Discovery.
60: The military capture the surfer and control the surfboard. There's no going back now.
-25: The torturer informs the silver surfer he's going to be tortured. The fantastic four discuss whether or not to talk to the silver surfer. Why did the surfer protect Susan? Is the surfer the destroyer or is he telling the truth? Soon, they free the silver surfer, get the surfboard from Victor, and the surfer stops the destroyer from destroying Earth. The final turning point.
The Lady Vanishes
One of Hitchcock's early movies.
25: Iris says good-bye to her friends - she's off to marry someone she's not thrilled about. Miss Froy, a kindly old woman, asks a question, drops something, and walks away. Iris picks up the item and as she hands it to her she's hit on the head by a fallen object meant to kill Miss Froy. Iris is hurt but they board the train. Miss Froy assures Iris's friends she'll take care of Iris. The birth of something new.
45: Iris can't find Miss Froy, Froy is replaced by someone else who lies about helping Iris. Dr. Hartz misdirects Iris - he tells her she's only imagining Ms. Froy. Gilbert escorts Iris as they meet someone who also lies, causing Iris to believe Miss Froy doesn't exist. Now that I'm aware.
-45: (50): We see the word "Froy" on the window as Iris talks with Gilbert. Gilbert attempts to lay on the charm but Iris tells him she's to be married. Gilbert talks about his father, Iris remembers her talk about tea with Miss Froy. Fun banter here: Him: "Do you like me?" Her: "Not much." When Iris discovers "Froy" on the window she starts raising her voice "She's on the train!" and reaching out to passengers to stop the train. She pulls a handle and stops the train. Discovery.
60: Iris and Gilbert fight off the magician and place him in a large box. They know he is involved in Miss Froy's kidnapping. The magician escapes through a false bottom. They decide to go to Dr. Hartz for help. Iris notices the nun's high heels, the nun sits beside a person with her face hidden - could this be Miss Froy? Dr. Hartz stops them from finding out. There's no going back now.
-25: Dr. Hartz tells the nun Iris and Gilbert know she's not a nun. Dr. Hartz pulls a gun on Iris and Gilbert and tells them their drinks were drugged. They collapse and Dr. Hartz leaves. Gilbert faked it and climbs into another compartment. Eventually Miss Froy is found and Iris and Gilbert become a pair. The final turning point.
25: Iris says good-bye to her friends - she's off to marry someone she's not thrilled about. Miss Froy, a kindly old woman, asks a question, drops something, and walks away. Iris picks up the item and as she hands it to her she's hit on the head by a fallen object meant to kill Miss Froy. Iris is hurt but they board the train. Miss Froy assures Iris's friends she'll take care of Iris. The birth of something new.
45: Iris can't find Miss Froy, Froy is replaced by someone else who lies about helping Iris. Dr. Hartz misdirects Iris - he tells her she's only imagining Ms. Froy. Gilbert escorts Iris as they meet someone who also lies, causing Iris to believe Miss Froy doesn't exist. Now that I'm aware.
-45: (50): We see the word "Froy" on the window as Iris talks with Gilbert. Gilbert attempts to lay on the charm but Iris tells him she's to be married. Gilbert talks about his father, Iris remembers her talk about tea with Miss Froy. Fun banter here: Him: "Do you like me?" Her: "Not much." When Iris discovers "Froy" on the window she starts raising her voice "She's on the train!" and reaching out to passengers to stop the train. She pulls a handle and stops the train. Discovery.
60: Iris and Gilbert fight off the magician and place him in a large box. They know he is involved in Miss Froy's kidnapping. The magician escapes through a false bottom. They decide to go to Dr. Hartz for help. Iris notices the nun's high heels, the nun sits beside a person with her face hidden - could this be Miss Froy? Dr. Hartz stops them from finding out. There's no going back now.
-25: Dr. Hartz tells the nun Iris and Gilbert know she's not a nun. Dr. Hartz pulls a gun on Iris and Gilbert and tells them their drinks were drugged. They collapse and Dr. Hartz leaves. Gilbert faked it and climbs into another compartment. Eventually Miss Froy is found and Iris and Gilbert become a pair. The final turning point.
Stagecoach
One of the 1939 movies, known as the best movie year ever.
25: Stagecoach has stopped. Cavalry escorting the stagecoach leaves to help others. Travelers vote whether to keep going. Ringo calls Dallas a lady and she's impressed. The birth of something new.
45: Apache wife scares a passenger. Doc Boone (Thomas Mitchell won Oscar for this) sobers up and gets pails of water to start assisting pregnant woman give birth. Now that I'm aware.
-45: (1:39 - 45 = 54): Ringo is warned not to go to town. Ringo and Dallas talk at the fence and do some mutual discovering: She asks why he doesn't escape. He tells her his father and brothers were killed and he has to go to town to confront the murderers. Dallas says her parents were killed. Ringo invites Dallas to live with him at his ranch. Dallas: "But you don't know me, you don't know who I am." Discovery.
60: Doc tells Ringo to go to the kitchen, Ringo finds Dallas in the kitchen. She tells him to escape. He tells her to go to his ranch and wait for him. She warns him that 3 against 1 means death. He tells her some things you just can't run away from. There's no going back now.
-25: They're in the stagecoach and an arrow kills a passenger. Indians attack, it looks like they're all done for until the cavalry arrive. Later, Ringo will go to town and take care of three guys and ride off with Dallas. The final turning point.
25: Stagecoach has stopped. Cavalry escorting the stagecoach leaves to help others. Travelers vote whether to keep going. Ringo calls Dallas a lady and she's impressed. The birth of something new.
45: Apache wife scares a passenger. Doc Boone (Thomas Mitchell won Oscar for this) sobers up and gets pails of water to start assisting pregnant woman give birth. Now that I'm aware.
-45: (1:39 - 45 = 54): Ringo is warned not to go to town. Ringo and Dallas talk at the fence and do some mutual discovering: She asks why he doesn't escape. He tells her his father and brothers were killed and he has to go to town to confront the murderers. Dallas says her parents were killed. Ringo invites Dallas to live with him at his ranch. Dallas: "But you don't know me, you don't know who I am." Discovery.
60: Doc tells Ringo to go to the kitchen, Ringo finds Dallas in the kitchen. She tells him to escape. He tells her to go to his ranch and wait for him. She warns him that 3 against 1 means death. He tells her some things you just can't run away from. There's no going back now.
-25: They're in the stagecoach and an arrow kills a passenger. Indians attack, it looks like they're all done for until the cavalry arrive. Later, Ringo will go to town and take care of three guys and ride off with Dallas. The final turning point.
A Clockwork Orange
One of the movies in the early 70s that really made an impact. Facing death threats, Kubrick pulled the picture from theaters.
Listen to the commentary by Malcolm McDowell. Some of his comments: Darth Vader actor David Prowse is in Clockwork; he's the muscular man with the author who carries both Alex and the author. Also, he trained Christopher Reeve to bulk up for Superman.
Notice the opening shot of the first 3 scenes: each time there's a camera pulling back: the camera pulls away from Alex, then pulls away from the man in the alley, then pulls away from the theatre interior, then the next scene is with them in the car: camera holds but the road pulls away from us.
Another key technical aspect: Kubrick used pen mikes so all audio was realistic, no post production audio from actors needed. Malcolm said his acting wasn't realistic but it was real.
Malcolm McDowell reveals that improv played an important role in the movie. He did improv during his reaction to the photos at the end with the nurse. Malcolm said he went off on tangients.
Also, Malcolm said "I understood the feeling of the times - there was rebellion in the air." Actors, creatives: know the feeling of the times.
25: A school admin arrives at Alex's apartment and warns him to stay out of the dirt. He wants to save Alex from himself and asks if there's a devil inside Alex. The admin drinks from a glass with teeth in it. The birth of something new.
45: Alex resists interrogation, he's accused of murder. The school admin arrives and says it's the end of the line for him. Alex realizes he's going to prison. Now that I'm aware.
60: A new treatment is discussed between Alex and a minister. Alex is warned about serious dangers but wants to be good. Minister: "Will this technique make a man good? When a man cannot choose he ceases to be a man." There's no going back now.
-45: In his old apartment, Alex realizes he's been replaced. He tries to fight but gets too sick to attack. His snake is dead. "What's to happen to me?" Joe says he's to suffer bkz he made others suffer. Discovery.
-25: In the writer's home, Alex is in the tub singing "Singing in the rain," and the author (played by the extraordinary Patrick Magee) realizes Alex raped his wife and ruined his former life. The author later causes Alex to attempt suicide and this snowballs into a public scene with Alex being "cured." The final turning point.
Listen to the commentary by Malcolm McDowell. Some of his comments: Darth Vader actor David Prowse is in Clockwork; he's the muscular man with the author who carries both Alex and the author. Also, he trained Christopher Reeve to bulk up for Superman.
Notice the opening shot of the first 3 scenes: each time there's a camera pulling back: the camera pulls away from Alex, then pulls away from the man in the alley, then pulls away from the theatre interior, then the next scene is with them in the car: camera holds but the road pulls away from us.
Another key technical aspect: Kubrick used pen mikes so all audio was realistic, no post production audio from actors needed. Malcolm said his acting wasn't realistic but it was real.
Malcolm McDowell reveals that improv played an important role in the movie. He did improv during his reaction to the photos at the end with the nurse. Malcolm said he went off on tangients.
Also, Malcolm said "I understood the feeling of the times - there was rebellion in the air." Actors, creatives: know the feeling of the times.
25: A school admin arrives at Alex's apartment and warns him to stay out of the dirt. He wants to save Alex from himself and asks if there's a devil inside Alex. The admin drinks from a glass with teeth in it. The birth of something new.
45: Alex resists interrogation, he's accused of murder. The school admin arrives and says it's the end of the line for him. Alex realizes he's going to prison. Now that I'm aware.
60: A new treatment is discussed between Alex and a minister. Alex is warned about serious dangers but wants to be good. Minister: "Will this technique make a man good? When a man cannot choose he ceases to be a man." There's no going back now.
-45: In his old apartment, Alex realizes he's been replaced. He tries to fight but gets too sick to attack. His snake is dead. "What's to happen to me?" Joe says he's to suffer bkz he made others suffer. Discovery.
-25: In the writer's home, Alex is in the tub singing "Singing in the rain," and the author (played by the extraordinary Patrick Magee) realizes Alex raped his wife and ruined his former life. The author later causes Alex to attempt suicide and this snowballs into a public scene with Alex being "cured." The final turning point.
Manhattan
One of the top movies of the 70s.
25: Isaac walks with Mary after her friend's party. They talk about divorce, Mary felt her identity was suffocated. Isaac reveals his wife left him for another woman. Mary scoffs at Isaac's relationship with a teenager named Tracy. Mary invites Isaac to a semi-date walking her dog, Isaac wants to know if Mary is serious with Yale, a married man. Isaac may leave Tracy for Mary so this is new. The birth of something new.
45: Mary with Yale as Mary moves into new apartment. Tense and turbulent Mary doesn't want Yale to touch her. He asks if he can visit her, she says no. Isaac supervises the move. Now that I'm aware.
-45 (1:37 - 45 = 52): Isaac with Tracy. Isaac wants Tracy to go to London. He wants to break up, she's upset. She gives him tickets. Discovery.
60: Isaac with Tracy, Tracy gives Isaac a harmonica. Isaac tells Tracy they should break up. She says she's in love with him. He says he's in love with someone else. She's hurt. There's no going back now.
-25: Mary runs into her ex-husband, Isaac isn't impressed with him. Mary types up a novelization as Isaac tells her to do fiction. Yale calls Mary to meet, she declines and lies to Isaac about who called. We go back to Yale standing at the phone and sense Yale and Mary will get back together. Eventually, Mary and Isaac split and Isaac gets back together with Tracy, who asks Isaac that he have a little faith in people. The final turning point.
25: Isaac walks with Mary after her friend's party. They talk about divorce, Mary felt her identity was suffocated. Isaac reveals his wife left him for another woman. Mary scoffs at Isaac's relationship with a teenager named Tracy. Mary invites Isaac to a semi-date walking her dog, Isaac wants to know if Mary is serious with Yale, a married man. Isaac may leave Tracy for Mary so this is new. The birth of something new.
45: Mary with Yale as Mary moves into new apartment. Tense and turbulent Mary doesn't want Yale to touch her. He asks if he can visit her, she says no. Isaac supervises the move. Now that I'm aware.
-45 (1:37 - 45 = 52): Isaac with Tracy. Isaac wants Tracy to go to London. He wants to break up, she's upset. She gives him tickets. Discovery.
60: Isaac with Tracy, Tracy gives Isaac a harmonica. Isaac tells Tracy they should break up. She says she's in love with him. He says he's in love with someone else. She's hurt. There's no going back now.
-25: Mary runs into her ex-husband, Isaac isn't impressed with him. Mary types up a novelization as Isaac tells her to do fiction. Yale calls Mary to meet, she declines and lies to Isaac about who called. We go back to Yale standing at the phone and sense Yale and Mary will get back together. Eventually, Mary and Isaac split and Isaac gets back together with Tracy, who asks Isaac that he have a little faith in people. The final turning point.
Murder on the Orient Express
Watch Ingrid Bergman, there's a reason why she won the Oscar. Watch her eyes when she can't hold back her fear of being caught when she's first questioned. Everyone does an excellent job here. Some may think Lauren overdoes it and that's not so - watch her final scene when she's calm and quietly talking - earlier she purposely overacted because her character was acting a part. Sean and Vanessa make a red hot couple - it's sad not seeing more of them together.
25: Hercule declines to protect Richard Widmark. Richard thinks someone's going to kill him. The birth of something new.
45: Richard's death is examined by the doctor, Hercule and his friend. We become aware of a number of things: we learn that the stab wounds are different, that there are "Too many clues in this room." Soon they discover the identity of Richard Widmark's character and his connection to the Daisy Armstrong kidnapping; it is believed that he is responsible for 5 deaths. Now that I'm aware.
60: Hercule is told that the inquiry must end before the train leaves the snow. Lauren Bacall found a button, later it is learned the button is not missing. Hercule thanks Ms. Bacall for playing her part. The identity of a handkerchief is in question. There's no going back now.
-45: Sean Connery is questioned. Hercule discovers that the Royal Scots connects Sean to the Armstrong kidnapping. Discovery.
-25: We learn Jacqueline Bisset, who plays the late Daisy Armstrong's sister, is on the train. We learn the princess owns the mysterious handkerchief. We learn the cook in the Armstrong house is on the train. Eventually, we learn that 12 people on the train have reason to want Richard Widmark's character dead. The evidence keeps escalating as Albert Finney plays the final monologue like nobody else could. Somehow he makes it plausible, inevitable, acceptable. The final turning point.
25: Hercule declines to protect Richard Widmark. Richard thinks someone's going to kill him. The birth of something new.
45: Richard's death is examined by the doctor, Hercule and his friend. We become aware of a number of things: we learn that the stab wounds are different, that there are "Too many clues in this room." Soon they discover the identity of Richard Widmark's character and his connection to the Daisy Armstrong kidnapping; it is believed that he is responsible for 5 deaths. Now that I'm aware.
60: Hercule is told that the inquiry must end before the train leaves the snow. Lauren Bacall found a button, later it is learned the button is not missing. Hercule thanks Ms. Bacall for playing her part. The identity of a handkerchief is in question. There's no going back now.
-45: Sean Connery is questioned. Hercule discovers that the Royal Scots connects Sean to the Armstrong kidnapping. Discovery.
-25: We learn Jacqueline Bisset, who plays the late Daisy Armstrong's sister, is on the train. We learn the princess owns the mysterious handkerchief. We learn the cook in the Armstrong house is on the train. Eventually, we learn that 12 people on the train have reason to want Richard Widmark's character dead. The evidence keeps escalating as Albert Finney plays the final monologue like nobody else could. Somehow he makes it plausible, inevitable, acceptable. The final turning point.
Kramer vs. Kramer
One of my favorites. Notice how the movie's important scenes involve elevator doors and walking through doors. After watching the movie, turn off the sound and replay Meryl Streep's courtroom crying scene and Dustin's scene when he gets fired.
25: Dustin boxes Meryl's things. At the office, Dustin does something new: he doesn't stay for a drink to listen to his boss tell a story, he has to be with his son. The birth of something new.
45: He helps his son ride a bike, he takes a photo and says "Don't go too far." He listens and converses with his son on the way to school. Unnoticed, Meryl observes. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -45: He's fired from his job, he begs his boss but he's let go. He knows he'll lose his son if he's unemployed. "Shame on you." Sounds of the street as he walks home - no music needed to dramatize the situation. There's no going back now and Discovery.
-25: Meryl gives her reasoning why the child should be with her. She knows leaving him was terrible but at that time she was incapable of functioning. She didn't know if she could take care of him. Her five and a half years of parenting ought to outweigh his eighteen months of parenting. Meryl wins the court case but decides that the best home for the child is the home he's in now. The final turning point.
25: Dustin boxes Meryl's things. At the office, Dustin does something new: he doesn't stay for a drink to listen to his boss tell a story, he has to be with his son. The birth of something new.
45: He helps his son ride a bike, he takes a photo and says "Don't go too far." He listens and converses with his son on the way to school. Unnoticed, Meryl observes. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -45: He's fired from his job, he begs his boss but he's let go. He knows he'll lose his son if he's unemployed. "Shame on you." Sounds of the street as he walks home - no music needed to dramatize the situation. There's no going back now and Discovery.
-25: Meryl gives her reasoning why the child should be with her. She knows leaving him was terrible but at that time she was incapable of functioning. She didn't know if she could take care of him. Her five and a half years of parenting ought to outweigh his eighteen months of parenting. Meryl wins the court case but decides that the best home for the child is the home he's in now. The final turning point.
The Manchurian Candidate
25: Raymond Shaw (Lawrence Harvey) shoots his innocent fellow soldier in the face at point blank range, the nightmare/recollection of this act is shared by several soldiers, Al and Frank Sinatra's character Marco. Al decides to do something new: contact Shaw and find out if the nightmare really happened. The birth of something new.
45: Janet Leigh and Frank Sinatra talk while riding on the train. He is tense, turbulent, she patiently soothes and questions him. Soon, she give him her address and phone number. Now that I'm aware.
60: Sinatra with Shaw. Shaw knows about the nightmare, Sinatra finds out Al told Shaw. Sinatra wants to know about Al's letter. Sinatra goes to Washington DC and looks at photos. He identifies two people. Al in Alaska identified the same two men. There's no going back now.
-45: Shaw's mother (Angela Lansbury never looked so evil) doesn't want her Senator husband to think. Angela begins to establish control over Shaw: she invites him to a ball and Shaw attends because Senator Jordan and Jocelyn, his daughter will attend. Discovery.
-25: Frank Sinatra gets a call from Shaw, who sits across from the political convention. Tense and turbulent Shaw reveals that he's had nightmares. We're getting the sense that he's realizing he's being manipulated and has committed murder. We learn that the Vice Presidency has gone to Angela's husband, Senator Iselin. Eventually, Shaw will kill his mother and the Senator because they were involved in his previous murders and mind control. Shaw takes his own life. The final turning point.
45: Janet Leigh and Frank Sinatra talk while riding on the train. He is tense, turbulent, she patiently soothes and questions him. Soon, she give him her address and phone number. Now that I'm aware.
60: Sinatra with Shaw. Shaw knows about the nightmare, Sinatra finds out Al told Shaw. Sinatra wants to know about Al's letter. Sinatra goes to Washington DC and looks at photos. He identifies two people. Al in Alaska identified the same two men. There's no going back now.
-45: Shaw's mother (Angela Lansbury never looked so evil) doesn't want her Senator husband to think. Angela begins to establish control over Shaw: she invites him to a ball and Shaw attends because Senator Jordan and Jocelyn, his daughter will attend. Discovery.
-25: Frank Sinatra gets a call from Shaw, who sits across from the political convention. Tense and turbulent Shaw reveals that he's had nightmares. We're getting the sense that he's realizing he's being manipulated and has committed murder. We learn that the Vice Presidency has gone to Angela's husband, Senator Iselin. Eventually, Shaw will kill his mother and the Senator because they were involved in his previous murders and mind control. Shaw takes his own life. The final turning point.
American Graffiti
25: Curt talks with a professor at the dance. The professor says "maybe I was scared" and encourages Curt to leave and "experience life, have some fun." A school girl calls the professor Bill and they go off and speak intimately. Curt hopes to meet the blonde in the t-bird but makes a mistake. Milner drives with Carol. The birth of something new.
45: THX 138 on Milner's parked car at Mel's. Milner and Carol eat. Al asks for car help. Tension and turbulence as Milner and Carol argue and Carol leaves. Milner tracks Carol down and they drive off. Tiger/Toad gets a bottle from the thief robbing the liquor store. Now that I'm aware.
60: Milner and Carol attack the girls who threw the water balloon. Milner takes the air out, Carol sprays shaving cream. Johnny B. Goode plays. There's no going back now.
-45: Curt is with the Pharaohs. Curt speaks to the men financing his college tuition and the Pharaohs steal coins from the pinball machines. Discovery.
-25: Harrison Ford and Cindy Williams get together. Music: "...since I don't have you..." Music helps tell the story. Cindy to HF: "Don't say anything and we'll get along just fine." Carol and John say good-night. Later, HF sings Some Enchanted Evening. At the end, Milner wins the race against HF and Curt leaves. Epilogues tell their future. The final turning point.
45: THX 138 on Milner's parked car at Mel's. Milner and Carol eat. Al asks for car help. Tension and turbulence as Milner and Carol argue and Carol leaves. Milner tracks Carol down and they drive off. Tiger/Toad gets a bottle from the thief robbing the liquor store. Now that I'm aware.
60: Milner and Carol attack the girls who threw the water balloon. Milner takes the air out, Carol sprays shaving cream. Johnny B. Goode plays. There's no going back now.
-45: Curt is with the Pharaohs. Curt speaks to the men financing his college tuition and the Pharaohs steal coins from the pinball machines. Discovery.
-25: Harrison Ford and Cindy Williams get together. Music: "...since I don't have you..." Music helps tell the story. Cindy to HF: "Don't say anything and we'll get along just fine." Carol and John say good-night. Later, HF sings Some Enchanted Evening. At the end, Milner wins the race against HF and Curt leaves. Epilogues tell their future. The final turning point.
Rocky
25: Rocky's in a bar with the bartender looking at Apollo on TV. Rocky: Apollo "took his best shot." The bartender takes a shot of alcohol. Rocky walks with a girl and tries to improve her, she insults him, making Rocky feel like a "creepo." Rocky has reached a new low. The birth of something new.
45: Rocky and Adrian on a date. Rocky calls himself dumb, moronic, and a bum. Rocky says he's proud his nose has never been broken. He invites her in and they deepen their relationship. Now that I'm aware.
60: Rocky watches himself on TV at the press conference, Adrian says Rocky's got a good chance to defeat Apollo. Paulie complains. Rocky leaves and says press ridicule bothers him. There's no going back now.
-45: Rocky trains: eats raw eggs, starts to run and he can barely walk up the steps to view Philadelphia. He walks back down, hurt and out of shape. Discovery.
-25: Rocky trains: runs faster and faster at the dock in front of the ships. He runs up the same steps as before and throws his arms up, he's in better shape. Music reaches a peak. He won't win but he went the distance. The final turning point.
45: Rocky and Adrian on a date. Rocky calls himself dumb, moronic, and a bum. Rocky says he's proud his nose has never been broken. He invites her in and they deepen their relationship. Now that I'm aware.
60: Rocky watches himself on TV at the press conference, Adrian says Rocky's got a good chance to defeat Apollo. Paulie complains. Rocky leaves and says press ridicule bothers him. There's no going back now.
-45: Rocky trains: eats raw eggs, starts to run and he can barely walk up the steps to view Philadelphia. He walks back down, hurt and out of shape. Discovery.
-25: Rocky trains: runs faster and faster at the dock in front of the ships. He runs up the same steps as before and throws his arms up, he's in better shape. Music reaches a peak. He won't win but he went the distance. The final turning point.
Burn After Reading
25: Katie and Harry discuss something new: Katie is going to leave her spouse and wants to know if Harry will do the same so they can get married. Harry looks uncertain. At the gym, Chad shows Linda something new: a CD a colleague found. Chad believes the CD has "raw intelligence" and is "highly classified." The birth of something new.
45: The meeting between Ozzie and Chad ends in a bloody nose for Chad. Chad realizes he's not going to get money for the CD. Now that I'm aware.
-45: Plan B: Linda drives into the Russian embassy and along with Chad discuss the CD with the Russians. They want money for the CD. The Russians take the CD and start an analysis. Discovery.
60: Chad breaks into Katie's brownstone and reads Harry's credit card info. Harry jogs, realizing he's still being followed. Harry enters Kate's house and Chad hides in the closet. Soon, Harry shoots Chad dead. There's no going back now.
-25: Two CIA guys discuss the Russians, Linda, Harry, the sex, the shooting, surveillance, what happened to Chad's body, and come to the conclusion they don't know what anybody's after. These same two guys give another "clear it all up for us" report that ends the movie "when it all makes sense." The final turning point.
45: The meeting between Ozzie and Chad ends in a bloody nose for Chad. Chad realizes he's not going to get money for the CD. Now that I'm aware.
-45: Plan B: Linda drives into the Russian embassy and along with Chad discuss the CD with the Russians. They want money for the CD. The Russians take the CD and start an analysis. Discovery.
60: Chad breaks into Katie's brownstone and reads Harry's credit card info. Harry jogs, realizing he's still being followed. Harry enters Kate's house and Chad hides in the closet. Soon, Harry shoots Chad dead. There's no going back now.
-25: Two CIA guys discuss the Russians, Linda, Harry, the sex, the shooting, surveillance, what happened to Chad's body, and come to the conclusion they don't know what anybody's after. These same two guys give another "clear it all up for us" report that ends the movie "when it all makes sense." The final turning point.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
One of the best scenes in screen history: when Jeff sorts through the letters and Saunders yells "Stop, Jeff, stop!" During the moments of silence it's all gold. Jeff talks about lost causes, "the only causes worth fighting for" and then "...the simple rule about love thy neighbor..."
25: At Jeff Smith's new Senate office Diz and Saunders wonder where Jeff is. Diz suggests to Saunders that they get married. Jeff knocks and asks if this is Jefferson Smith's office, Saunders misdirects him, then runs after him, finding out he's her new boss. The birth of something new.
45: Jeff meets Susan Paine. We stay on Jeff's hat and watch his nervous fingers. The hat drops to the floor. The hat falls several times, he trips and tips over stuff. He exits. Sen. Paine and his daughter Susan laugh. Susan calls Jeff Honest Abe. Sen. Paine is aware of Jeff's goodness and replies: "With Honest Abe's ideals. A rare man these days, Susan." Now that I'm aware.
60: Efficiency bill talk as Sen. Paine is in the cab with Eugene Pallette (good character actor, watch him in My Man Godfrey). Sen. Paine gets an idea: he'll use Susan to prevent Jeff from interfering with passage of a corrupt bill. Jeff receives letters from boys in gratitude for his boy's camp bill. He starts bonding with Saunders. There's no going back now.
-45: Sen. Paine accuses Jeff of profiting off the boys, Jeff is booed by the Senate. Jeff discovers that Sen. Paine and others are trying to destroy him. Discovery.
-25: Jeff stands alone as he speaks; he's established a foothold on the Senate floor and he keeps it until he collapses at the end of the movie. Diz, Saunders, and kids assist Jeff to spread the word. It's quite a battle and at the end good defeats evil. The final turning point.
25: At Jeff Smith's new Senate office Diz and Saunders wonder where Jeff is. Diz suggests to Saunders that they get married. Jeff knocks and asks if this is Jefferson Smith's office, Saunders misdirects him, then runs after him, finding out he's her new boss. The birth of something new.
45: Jeff meets Susan Paine. We stay on Jeff's hat and watch his nervous fingers. The hat drops to the floor. The hat falls several times, he trips and tips over stuff. He exits. Sen. Paine and his daughter Susan laugh. Susan calls Jeff Honest Abe. Sen. Paine is aware of Jeff's goodness and replies: "With Honest Abe's ideals. A rare man these days, Susan." Now that I'm aware.
60: Efficiency bill talk as Sen. Paine is in the cab with Eugene Pallette (good character actor, watch him in My Man Godfrey). Sen. Paine gets an idea: he'll use Susan to prevent Jeff from interfering with passage of a corrupt bill. Jeff receives letters from boys in gratitude for his boy's camp bill. He starts bonding with Saunders. There's no going back now.
-45: Sen. Paine accuses Jeff of profiting off the boys, Jeff is booed by the Senate. Jeff discovers that Sen. Paine and others are trying to destroy him. Discovery.
-25: Jeff stands alone as he speaks; he's established a foothold on the Senate floor and he keeps it until he collapses at the end of the movie. Diz, Saunders, and kids assist Jeff to spread the word. It's quite a battle and at the end good defeats evil. The final turning point.
The Seven Year Itch
When I lived on Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles I lived on the same block where Marilyn Monroe was buried. Someone always placed fresh flowers with a red rose beside her. Seeing this movie you understand why people won't forget her. There are a number of stars buried at this tiny cemetary: http://www.seeing-stars.com/Buried2/PierceBros.shtml
25: He's invited Marilyn Monroe to join him for a drink at his place. He's smoking, he drinks some alcohol, he plays Rachmaninoff and fantasizes for the first time with Marilyn. The birth of something new.
45: They drink champagne and she becomes aware he's married. She's glad he's married because "...it can never get drastic." She wonders why guys always ask her to marry. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -45: He speaks with a psychiatrist who says he's in serious trouble because he has the seven year itch and the tendency is to scratch. His advice is to not attempt to seduce her. There's no going back now and Discovery.
-25: He: "There are no accidents." She talks about how to keep cool. He talks about love as he suggestively squirts a couple streams of soda into a glass. He says "we're all savages." She says she wants to "stay with you tonight. I'd like to sleep here." She stays, but at the end of the movie he's running back to his wife with flowers in his hand. The final turning point.
25: He's invited Marilyn Monroe to join him for a drink at his place. He's smoking, he drinks some alcohol, he plays Rachmaninoff and fantasizes for the first time with Marilyn. The birth of something new.
45: They drink champagne and she becomes aware he's married. She's glad he's married because "...it can never get drastic." She wonders why guys always ask her to marry. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -45: He speaks with a psychiatrist who says he's in serious trouble because he has the seven year itch and the tendency is to scratch. His advice is to not attempt to seduce her. There's no going back now and Discovery.
-25: He: "There are no accidents." She talks about how to keep cool. He talks about love as he suggestively squirts a couple streams of soda into a glass. He says "we're all savages." She says she wants to "stay with you tonight. I'd like to sleep here." She stays, but at the end of the movie he's running back to his wife with flowers in his hand. The final turning point.
The Wizard of Oz
My grandfather William Fritzsche worked on The Wizard of Oz as a Technicolor color consultant. No one believed my grandfather when he said Dorothy could open the door in black and white and walk into the Technicolor land of Oz in the same shot. He nearly got fired for making his point, but the shot worked thanks to his stubbornness.
25: A few minutes after landing in Oz, Dorothy sits in a carriage as the munchkins celebrate something that just happened: the death of the witch. The birth of something new.
45: Dorothy asks the Tin Man to join her and the Scarecrow as they head toward Emerald City and the great and powerful Oz. The wicked witch shows up on a roof, threatens them, and throws a ball of fire at the Scarecrow. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -45: They're in Emerald City. Led by a horse of a different color, Dorothy is in another carriage, this time with her friends and Frank Morgan is driving. They enter the wash and brush up company and prepare for some challenges ahead. There's no turning back now and Discovery.
-25: Dorothy's dog Toto is taken away, the wicked witch demands Dorothy's red slippers. The witch can't touch the shoes as long as Dorothy lives. Toto escapes and jumps across the drawbridge. The witch flips the sands of time, Dorothy cries. Eventually, Toto (symbolizing instinct), will help Dorothy escape and get back to Kansas. The final turning point.
25: A few minutes after landing in Oz, Dorothy sits in a carriage as the munchkins celebrate something that just happened: the death of the witch. The birth of something new.
45: Dorothy asks the Tin Man to join her and the Scarecrow as they head toward Emerald City and the great and powerful Oz. The wicked witch shows up on a roof, threatens them, and throws a ball of fire at the Scarecrow. Now that I'm aware.
60 and -45: They're in Emerald City. Led by a horse of a different color, Dorothy is in another carriage, this time with her friends and Frank Morgan is driving. They enter the wash and brush up company and prepare for some challenges ahead. There's no turning back now and Discovery.
-25: Dorothy's dog Toto is taken away, the wicked witch demands Dorothy's red slippers. The witch can't touch the shoes as long as Dorothy lives. Toto escapes and jumps across the drawbridge. The witch flips the sands of time, Dorothy cries. Eventually, Toto (symbolizing instinct), will help Dorothy escape and get back to Kansas. The final turning point.
The Day The Earth Stood Still
25: The man from outer space is introduced to new people at a new apartment building, including Bobby and Helen. The next morning the radio blares: "Where is he, what is he up to, what are the terrors he can unleash at will? " The sound of the radio contrasts with the sight of Klaatu calmly sitting at the table reading the paper. The birth of something new.
45: He meets with the great Sam Jaffe, who plays a top scientist. Sam suggests Klaatu give a demo to dramatize the seriousness and scale of the situation. Klaatu: "Something dramatic but not destructive." Now that I'm aware.
-45: Klaatu to Helen: "Everyone seems so jittery." They talk about Bobby, then Helen's beau arrives and starts asking questions like "What do you know about Klaatu?" Discovery.
60: Helen and Klaatu talk at her office. Helen's beau calls for lunch. Klaatu to Helen: "Did you believe what Bobby told you?" They enter an elevator, Helen asks what Klaatu wants. The elevator stops abruptly. Helen realizes Klaatu caused the global blackout. We see that Klaatu's impact is global. There's no going back now.
-25: Helen makes a call, can't reach him. The military meet about stopping the robot and Klaatu. They believe they'll be able to contain the robot. They get Klaatu but the robot rescues him eventually, allowing Klaatu to give a final warning. The final turning point.
45: He meets with the great Sam Jaffe, who plays a top scientist. Sam suggests Klaatu give a demo to dramatize the seriousness and scale of the situation. Klaatu: "Something dramatic but not destructive." Now that I'm aware.
-45: Klaatu to Helen: "Everyone seems so jittery." They talk about Bobby, then Helen's beau arrives and starts asking questions like "What do you know about Klaatu?" Discovery.
60: Helen and Klaatu talk at her office. Helen's beau calls for lunch. Klaatu to Helen: "Did you believe what Bobby told you?" They enter an elevator, Helen asks what Klaatu wants. The elevator stops abruptly. Helen realizes Klaatu caused the global blackout. We see that Klaatu's impact is global. There's no going back now.
-25: Helen makes a call, can't reach him. The military meet about stopping the robot and Klaatu. They believe they'll be able to contain the robot. They get Klaatu but the robot rescues him eventually, allowing Klaatu to give a final warning. The final turning point.
Robocop
25: He's pronounced dead, the screen goes black, and when we fade up we're looking through the eyes of a cyborg. Robocop is born. The birth of something new.
45: He has nightmares, flashbacks of his murder while handlers ignore the monitors and the tension/turbulence. His former partner approaches him and calls him Murphy. He becomes aware of his old identity. Now that I'm aware.
60: The exec in charge of the Robocop initiative is murdered by the antagonists. There's no going back now.
-45: A gas station explodes, Robocop stops the motorcyclist, one of the people who killed him. Robocop uses this murderer's identity to discover the identity of others he will seek, find and kill. Discovery.
-25: Robocop fights off a larger robot, his human eye is seen, he eventually overcomes all who try to stop him. The final turning point.
45: He has nightmares, flashbacks of his murder while handlers ignore the monitors and the tension/turbulence. His former partner approaches him and calls him Murphy. He becomes aware of his old identity. Now that I'm aware.
60: The exec in charge of the Robocop initiative is murdered by the antagonists. There's no going back now.
-45: A gas station explodes, Robocop stops the motorcyclist, one of the people who killed him. Robocop uses this murderer's identity to discover the identity of others he will seek, find and kill. Discovery.
-25: Robocop fights off a larger robot, his human eye is seen, he eventually overcomes all who try to stop him. The final turning point.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
25: Charlie's mom finishes her song with the words "Just be glad you're you." Only one golden ticket left, Mike TV watches TV. The birth of something new.
45: Willy Wonka approaches the winners at the gate. He loses his cane, flips forward after falling, and welcomes the winners. We are aware that Mr. Wonka isn't in need of a cane and is unpredictable. Now that I'm aware.
-45 (139 - 45 = 54): Willy Wonka bows and the winners run into the candy garden and begin discovering all the goodies they can eat. Wonka sings. Discovery.
60: Wonka says good-bye to Augustus and his mother. Oompa Loompas finish singing their first song. Augustus won't be back. There's no going back now.
-25: Violet rolls out of the room followed by her father. Wonka asks if decisions are best made with the heart or head. They lick the wall. Veruca: "Snozberries? Whoever heard of...?" Wonka: "We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams." Charlie's dream comes true: he gets to runs the chocolate factory. The final turning point.
45: Willy Wonka approaches the winners at the gate. He loses his cane, flips forward after falling, and welcomes the winners. We are aware that Mr. Wonka isn't in need of a cane and is unpredictable. Now that I'm aware.
-45 (139 - 45 = 54): Willy Wonka bows and the winners run into the candy garden and begin discovering all the goodies they can eat. Wonka sings. Discovery.
60: Wonka says good-bye to Augustus and his mother. Oompa Loompas finish singing their first song. Augustus won't be back. There's no going back now.
-25: Violet rolls out of the room followed by her father. Wonka asks if decisions are best made with the heart or head. They lick the wall. Veruca: "Snozberries? Whoever heard of...?" Wonka: "We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams." Charlie's dream comes true: he gets to runs the chocolate factory. The final turning point.
Point Blank
Point Blank offers many unexpected touches: Marvin tearing up the car, shooting a phone, flashbacks with different couples in bed, Angie turning on all the appliances, Angie and Marvin not talking when they're on a date, staying at Brewster's house while he's away. Mel Gibson starred in a remake called Payback.
25: Walker (Lee Marvin) gets his first lead after meeting with someone new: a car salesman. Walker tears up the car with the salesman in it to get information about Reese, the man who betrayed him. The birth of something new.
45 and -45 (131 -45 = 146): Angie starts to seduce Reese. Lee sits with two men and calls the police. Lee has one of the men tell the police that he's being attacked. Lee leaves, Angie and Reese start to undress. Now that I'm aware and Discovery.
60: The car salesman leaves Carter's office and drives off with a package meant for Walker. Walker ignores the car salesman and enters Carter's office. Walker whispers in the admin's ear, pistol whips a guard, and tells Carter "I want you to pay me personally." There's no going back now.
-25: Yost and Walker stand near the pool at Brewster's home. Yost informs Walker where Brewster will be and when: at his house, where they happen to be standing. Later, Walker and Angie will pair up and Brewster is killed. Whether or Walker gets his money is left to the imagination. The final turning point.
25: Walker (Lee Marvin) gets his first lead after meeting with someone new: a car salesman. Walker tears up the car with the salesman in it to get information about Reese, the man who betrayed him. The birth of something new.
45 and -45 (131 -45 = 146): Angie starts to seduce Reese. Lee sits with two men and calls the police. Lee has one of the men tell the police that he's being attacked. Lee leaves, Angie and Reese start to undress. Now that I'm aware and Discovery.
60: The car salesman leaves Carter's office and drives off with a package meant for Walker. Walker ignores the car salesman and enters Carter's office. Walker whispers in the admin's ear, pistol whips a guard, and tells Carter "I want you to pay me personally." There's no going back now.
-25: Yost and Walker stand near the pool at Brewster's home. Yost informs Walker where Brewster will be and when: at his house, where they happen to be standing. Later, Walker and Angie will pair up and Brewster is killed. Whether or Walker gets his money is left to the imagination. The final turning point.
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