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I am a short story writer hoping to gain inspiration from the greatest films of all-time. I am also seeking motivation to watch these films, many of which I’ve put off seeing for years. I like to think I have achieved both of these goals, at least to a degree. I’m not a movie critic, though I do let an opinion slip out on occasion. I’m just trying to write where my motivation takes me. I’ll continue with it as long as the desire remains strong. The book I am using for my main guidance is "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die." I have the 5th edition, but there are newer editions out there.

Friday, June 15, 2012

THE UNTOUCHABLES (1987)

Chicago/Prohibition week (5 of 7)


Day 5 The Untouchables (1987)

Brian De Palma gave the old Chicago gangster film an updated treatment here to good effect.

Random thoughts: Brian De Palma is clearly a student of cinema. The best scene in the movie is the train station sequence with the baby carriage which De Palma admits was based on Battleship Potempkin. The opening scene with Capone at the barber shop reminded me a lot of Edward G. Robinson talking to the press in Smart Money.

“You want to know how to get Capone? Here’s how you get him. He pulls a gun. You pull a knife. He sends one of your to the hospital. You send one of his to the morgue. That’s the Chicago way. And that’s how you get Capone!”
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