Category Archives: Scenes I Love

Brad’s Scene of the Day – “Let’s Go Clean ‘Em Up” from ROLLING THUNDER!

Posted on by Bradley Crain

In celebration of William Devane’s 86th birthday, I’m sharing a scene from one of my favorite revenge films, ROLLING THUNDER (1977). In my opinion, this is the high water mark in Devane’s 60 year career. And we all need a friend like Tommy Lee Jones’ character here… someone who’s always ready to go at the drop of a hat. Things are about to get violent right after they leave, but the calmness of the two men as they get ready to unleash violent hell on a group of murderous bastards makes this scene a standout.

Happy Birthday, Bill!

Scenes That I Love: Aguirre Declares Himself To Be The Wrath of God

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

In honor of Werner Herzog’s birthday, today’s scene that I love comes from one of his best films.  1972’s Aguirre, The Wrath of God not only established Herzog as a major filmmaker but it also showed that he was the director who could get the best out of the notoriously difficult Klaus Kinski.

In this scene, Kinski plays the mad conquistador, Aguirre.  Lost with his men in the Amazon, Aguirre establishes control over the dwindling expedition.

Scene That I Love: Queeg Cracks in The Caine Mutiny

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

The Caine Mutiny (1954, dir by Edward Dmytryk, DP: Franz Planer)

Today’s scene that I love comes from 1954’s The Caine Mutiny.

In this scene, Captain Queeg (Humphrey Bogart) is cross-examined by Barney Greenwald (Jose Ferrer).  The court martial concerns whether or not an officer under Queeg’s command was justified in taking over the ship from Queeg.  Greenwald, tasked with defending the head mutineer, knows that the only way to win the case is to expose Queeg himself as a paranoid and unstable officer.  Greenwald does his job but he’s not happy about it.

This scene, directed by Edward Dmytryk, features both Bogart and Ferrer at their absolute best.

Scenes That I Love: The Ramones Play Rock ‘n’ Roll High School

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

To go along with Brad’s book review and my tribute to Ron Howard, I really wanted to share a scene of Clint Howard as Mr. Eaglebauer in the 1979 film, Rock ‘n’ Roll High School.  Unfortunately, I really couldn’t find any Eaglebauer scenes on YouTube but I did find this upload of the Ramones performing at the end of the film.

If you look closely, you’ll see Clint Howard dancing to the song.  His face isn’t visible but you’ll spot the hair easily.

I love this movie!

Scenes That I Love: Keanu Reeves in John Wick

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, we wish a happy sixty-first birthday to the one and only Keanu Reeves!

Today’s scene that I love comes from the film that made Keanu an icon for a whole generation of moviegoers who had blocked The Matrix sequels from their collective memories, John Wick.  In this scene, Keanu explains that it wasn’t just a dog that he lost.

There’s not a pet owner in the world who doesn’t understand exactly what John Wick is saying here.  And it must be said that Keanu, who has definitely grown a good deal as an actor over the years, really sells the emotions in this scene.

Scenes I Love: The Birds Attack in Birdemic: Shock and Terror

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, the Shattered Lens wishes a happy birthday to director James Nguyen!  Today’s scene that I love comes from Nguyen’s masterpiece, 2010’s Birdemic: Shock and Terror!

Those who claim that Brian De Palma stole too much from Hitchcock obviously never met James Nguyen.

Scenes That I Love: Elsa Lanchester as Mary Shelley in Bride of Frankenstein

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

The writer Mary Shelley was born on this date in 1797.  Shelley, of course, is best-known for writing Frankenstein, a book that some claim is the first science fiction novel.  (That’s debatable but it was still a major literary achievement.)

In this scene from 1936’s Bride of Frankenstein, Elsa Lanchester appears as Mary Shelley, continuing her story.  (Of course, Lanchester also played the Bride herself.)

Scenes That I Love: The End Of The French Connection

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, the Shattered Lens celebrates what would have been birthday oif the great William Friedkin.  As a director, William Friedkin revolutionized both the horror genre and the crime genre.  The car chase from 1971’s The French Connection has been much imitated but rarely equaled.

That said, as impressive as the car chase is, the ending of the French Connection is a perfect example of the bleakness of 70s cinema.  Between the seemingly crazed Doyle firing his weapon into the void to the end cards that leave us wondering if any of this was worth it, the final minutes of The French Connection still pack an undeniable punch.

Scenes That I Love: James Bond Meets Pussy Galore In Goldfinger

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today’s scene that I love features Sean Connery, born on this day 95 years ago.  In this scene from 1964’s Goldfinger, Connery needs only one simple line — “I must be dreaming,” — to create an iconic moment.

Daniel Craig, as good as an actor as he is, could not have pulled this off.  Only Sean Connery could have made this scene unforgettable and that’s why Sean Connery will continue to be the Bond to which all others should be compared.