Two Great Movie Scenes
Last night "When Harry Met Sally" was on tv. That is one of those movies that is so ingrained in my life that I could walk up to my sister and say "Who is supposed to be the dog in this scenario?" and she would immediately respond "I am the dog? I am the dog?"
But it reminded me that there are certain movies scenes that are so amazingly choreographed that I could watch them over and over and still be amazed at the timing.
One of those scenes is in "When Harry Met Sally." It is close to the end of the movie, right after Harry and Sally "do it" and he leaves to go home. Both of them immediately call their best friends, who happen to be a couple. The writing and timing is so great for that scene. I would've put a link to a clip online but apparently people are much more interested in putting a clip of the fake orgasm scene.
The next really great scene is the train scene in "The Untouchables."
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2932661216466771305&q=untouchables+train+station&total=3&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0
I have heard that this was stolen by DePalma (the director) from other movies but I don't care. The purposely slow drawn out timing is so compelling. The sound choices are very interesting.
Anyway - I just wanted to share the joy whenever I watch those 2 scenes. There are probably better complete movies and other great scenes but those are the ones that I enjoy.
But it reminded me that there are certain movies scenes that are so amazingly choreographed that I could watch them over and over and still be amazed at the timing.
One of those scenes is in "When Harry Met Sally." It is close to the end of the movie, right after Harry and Sally "do it" and he leaves to go home. Both of them immediately call their best friends, who happen to be a couple. The writing and timing is so great for that scene. I would've put a link to a clip online but apparently people are much more interested in putting a clip of the fake orgasm scene.
The next really great scene is the train scene in "The Untouchables."
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2932661216466771305&q=untouchables+train+station&total=3&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0
I have heard that this was stolen by DePalma (the director) from other movies but I don't care. The purposely slow drawn out timing is so compelling. The sound choices are very interesting.
Anyway - I just wanted to share the joy whenever I watch those 2 scenes. There are probably better complete movies and other great scenes but those are the ones that I enjoy.
posted by Portia | 11/17/2007 04:46:00 PM
1 Comments:
I believe the line is, "Is one of us supposed to be a dog in this scenario?"
But the love is shared. I must've seen this movie (or, more truthfully, the second half of this movie, whenever I would pick it up on cable before TiVo) more times than any other film.
Well, except maybe It's a Wonderful Life, but that's an annual tradition.
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