The Perfect Scene

Rarely does a superhero movie scene emit such power that it produces tears like what resulted from the so-called “No Man’s Land” moment in 2017’s Wonder Woman. That is exactly what occurred across the world when Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) refused to wait for a better time to engage the […]

The Perfect Scene #3: Wonder Woman Enters No Man’s Land

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With our second installment of The Movie Mensch’s monthly column that looks at cinematic perfection personified, The Perfect Scene points its spotlight at Steven Spielberg and his Jurassic Park. What strikes first about the two scenes we’re saluting, is that last month’s selection—Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights—utilized Rick Springfield’s smash […]

The Perfect Scene #2: A T-Rex Attacks Jurassic Park

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Welcome to a new column here at The Movie Mensch, something we affectionately call The Perfect Scene. Starting off this look at these impeccable moments that are orchestrated by a priceless collaboration of directors, cinematographers, editors, performers, production designers, and music is a scene from Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights. […]

The Perfect Scene #1: Boogie Nights Rocks Jessie’s Girl

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