Classic Scene: Prom Queen
“Prom Queen” Carrie (1976) directed by Brian DePalma The Scene: The dream once thought impossible has come true for shy and bullied Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) she now stands as Prom Queen alongside… Continue reading
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Classic Scene: Kirk Meets Khan Once Again
Kirk Meets Khan Once Again Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Directed by Nicholas Meyer The Scene: Once again finding himself in the captain’s chair of the Enterprise, James T. Kirk (William… Continue reading
Classic Scene: Kong atop Empire State Building
“Kong atop the Empire State Building” King Kong (1933) Directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack The Scene: While this urban jungle may be new to him, it is still a… Continue reading
Classic Scene: Klaatu’s Message
Klaatu’s message The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) Directed by Robert Wise The Scene: The moment the entire film has been leading to has finally arrived. The alien visitor Klaatu’s (Michael Rennie)… Continue reading
Classic Scene: Dueling Banjos
“Dueling banjos” Deliverance (1972) Directed by John Boorman The Scene: On the way to a rafting trip: Ed (Jon Voight), Lewis (Burt Reynolds), Bobby (Ned Beatty), and Drew (Ronny Cox) stop by a… Continue reading
Classic Scene: “Mad as Hell”
“Mad as hell” Network (1976) Directed by Sidney Lumet The Scene: Faced with declining ratings, veteran news anchor Howard Beale (Peter Finch) is given notice that his time behind the desk is coming… Continue reading
Classic Scene: Mexican Standoff
Mexican standoff The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966) directed by Sergio Leone The Scene: Even those who have never seen a western are familiar with this iconic scene. Hidden out in… Continue reading
Classic Scene: Kane for Governor
Kane for Governor Citizen Kane (1941) directed by Orson Welles The Scene: Having conquered the media landscape Charles Foster Kane (Orson Welles) has finally taken his increasingly hollow crusade for the everyman into… Continue reading
Classic Scene: The Monster and the Hermit
The Monster and the hermit Bride of Frankenstein (1935) directed by James Whale The Scene: After fleeing the abuse and intolerance of society, Frankenstein’s creation (Boris Karloff) finds a cabin in the forest… Continue reading
Classic Scene: Kissing Montage
Classic Scene: Kiss Montage Kiss Montage Cinema Paradiso (1988) Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore The Scene: Returning to Rome after the funereal of his old friend and mentor Alfredo (Philippe Noiret), the wealthy and… Continue reading
