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sanfrancisco

The Sniper (Edward Dmytryk, 1952)

Oct

4

The Sniper (1952)

Man's hands, one bandaged, holding a rifle. DP: Burnett Guffey.

“I'm gonna be happy for a change.”

– Edward Miller

The White Rose [The White Rose: Jay DeFeo’s Painting Removed by Angelic Hosts] (Bruce Conner, 1967)

Nov

9

1965

The White Rose (1967)

we are not what we seem

– words inscribed in the bottom of DeFeo's painter's stool

The Sniper (Edward Dmytryk, 1952)

Jul

21

chow mein

The Sniper (1952)

Dr. James G. Kent (Richard Kiley) discussing the case during lunch at a Chinese restaurant. After scratching his temple with his chopsticks, he attempts to eat his noodles with the utensils' grip. DP: Burnett Guffey.

“You know how much coffee I've had today? 17 cups. The Brazilians ought to give me a medal.”

– ER doctor

Vertigo (Alfred Hitchcock, 1958)

May

27

Golden Gate Bridge

Vertigo (1958)

A pensive Novak in black in front of a sunlit Golden Gate Bridge. DP: Robert Burks.

A bridge to celebrate the 1937 Golden Gate Bridge opening.

“Here I was born, and there I died. It was only a moment for you; you took no notice.”