Man was this film fired up about words and images and editing and Sappho. Now I’m fired up

“The insensible bond, connecting your furthest apart and most different images, is your vision.“

Tried to get a clap going after that last tornado cleared, but alas a 90s movie does not a 90s audience make.

“And then there’s all the fighting for freedom, defending democracy, shining city on the hill stuff, which, as you know, I really buy.”
“Jesus, that’s right. You do.”

A couple of Americans chasing skirts in Spain at a time when the Spaniards hate America is a hilarious premise. Captures both the pettiness and profundity of national identity. Sure, they just want to get laid, but they also want to be loved for who they are.

Stillman’s first three films must be one of the greatest career openers ever.