tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post7554647277431884344..comments2024-03-13T06:28:44.715-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: My Favorite Scene: The Usual SuspectsAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-64674783070560765022023-08-25T09:43:18.644-04:002023-08-25T09:43:18.644-04:00Thanks so much, I really appreciate this! I've...Thanks so much, I really appreciate this! I've always latched on to that scene and that line. So happy to find other people who like exploring the movie in this way as well.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-73068116741950606122023-08-25T09:42:28.202-04:002023-08-25T09:42:28.202-04:00It's so damn good. I actually haven't seen...It's so damn good. I actually haven't seen it in years. Need to put it on again!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-50111846937263063572023-08-19T09:24:10.695-04:002023-08-19T09:24:10.695-04:00Just discovered this post when I searched the line...Just discovered this post when I searched the line "In my opinion, it can't be done." For some reason Byrne's delivery of that line always sticks in my head. Anyway, this was a really great analysis/deconstruction of this scene, which I agree is a really good moment of relative calm and reflection with some great dialogue. Particularly liked your description of the "raining in New York" moment, which helps give some context as to why it's there . Great job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-92037935738682672752023-05-07T05:30:28.592-04:002023-05-07T05:30:28.592-04:00I reckon this is my all time favourite movie, it w...I reckon this is my all time favourite movie, it won an Oscar for Best Screenplay, love watching it over again Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-17697219840753685482022-01-11T11:21:06.490-05:002022-01-11T11:21:06.490-05:00Ohh that's a great point, I totally agree.Ohh that's a great point, I totally agree.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-87557068351560293062022-01-09T01:52:16.603-05:002022-01-09T01:52:16.603-05:00Love that line. It's like a Terrence Malick sc...Love that line. It's like a Terrence Malick scene.Sleepyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504963385582004429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-69500933423490479882020-07-10T16:57:25.687-04:002020-07-10T16:57:25.687-04:00I love this! Thanks so much for taking the time to...I love this! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this comment. I know it can be a pain, but I LOVE stories like this. So cool to find someone else who connected with that line. Thanks again!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-21696897889408417582020-07-10T16:11:31.612-04:002020-07-10T16:11:31.612-04:00my boyfriend found your blog this morning after i ...my boyfriend found your blog this morning after i checked the day's weather where i am (in SF) and then in NY. i quoted my favorite line from one of my very favorite movies, and said 'the news said it's raining in NY'. since seeing this movie in the theater 7 times, i've always found it to be the most important, the turning point of the film. and you! thank you, Alex, you perfectly captured why i've always loved it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08341817812335676620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-64483978235028873402017-12-18T10:03:36.840-05:002017-12-18T10:03:36.840-05:00Thanks so much!Thanks so much!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-18435141594415315852017-12-10T14:40:15.340-05:002017-12-10T14:40:15.340-05:00Great post, you nailed itGreat post, you nailed itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01126446246983108443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-38774571164134977872017-03-31T20:38:04.803-04:002017-03-31T20:38:04.803-04:00Yep, sure is. Very interesting point there. It'...Yep, sure is. Very interesting point there. It's hard to comprehend any of these guys having any sort of family that they care about.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-47815570453068438392017-03-28T10:21:42.307-04:002017-03-28T10:21:42.307-04:00I had always assumed that McManus's nephew &q...I had always assumed that McManus's nephew "David" lived in New York and that he was thinking about the reasons they were all stuck making this decision. Yet another level to consider.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-73907259536955602192016-11-01T14:13:11.916-04:002016-11-01T14:13:11.916-04:00SO happy you like this scene as well. It has alway...SO happy you like this scene as well. It has always stood out to me so intensely. The calm before the storm. Thanks for the comment!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-47545675296937779082016-10-27T22:12:56.140-04:002016-10-27T22:12:56.140-04:00Wow. I have always loved that scene too. And I agr...Wow. I have always loved that scene too. And I agree completely. And it's only now that I looked up that phrase for some reason, and to hear the same thoughts on that scene is awesome. I took it as a guy just wanting to be home listening to the rain in comfort, peace and familiarity rather than being across the country facing the unknown danger, uncertainty and possible death that is in front of him and his partners. Love Love that scene. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03130838462840148774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-62179004102902841852016-10-27T22:11:51.832-04:002016-10-27T22:11:51.832-04:00Wow. I have always loved that scene too. And I agr...Wow. I have always loved that scene too. And I agree completely. And it's only now that I looked up that phrase for some reason, and to hear the same thoughts on that scene is awesome. I took it as a guy just wanting to be home listening to the rain in comfort, peace and familiarity rather than being across the country facing the unknown danger, uncertainty and possible death that is in front of him and his partners. Love Love that scene. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03130838462840148774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-2113184568548578942015-12-07T15:27:53.608-05:002015-12-07T15:27:53.608-05:00Thanks so much! So happy you like this scene as we...Thanks so much! So happy you like this scene as well.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-48333761047765373742015-12-05T05:54:53.437-05:002015-12-05T05:54:53.437-05:00I loved this scene, specifically for that quote; a...I loved this scene, specifically for that quote; and found this review.<br />10/10 would read againAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-14947024479957991182015-07-22T15:29:03.962-04:002015-07-22T15:29:03.962-04:00I honestly have no idea what this exchange between...I honestly have no idea what this exchange between Richard and I is. I mean, I know I wrote it, but I have no clue.<br /><br />"Chop" (in that context) usually means heavy waves in the ocean. Like "choppy water."Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-88274309488351611082015-07-20T09:47:31.932-04:002015-07-20T09:47:31.932-04:00What does Chop mean?What does Chop mean?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-82930138663673828242014-06-12T18:39:06.498-04:002014-06-12T18:39:06.498-04:00Thanks bud! Yeah man, this is definitely one of my...Thanks bud! Yeah man, this is definitely one of my all-time favorite crime flicks. Love it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-57524023202798517232014-06-12T12:39:21.190-04:002014-06-12T12:39:21.190-04:00Great write up of a great scene from a great flick...Great write up of a great scene from a great flick! Gotta be one of the best crime flicks ever made.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394045103473759585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-7062200940546197222014-06-11T22:07:36.640-04:002014-06-11T22:07:36.640-04:00Thanks buddy! I honestly never thought people woul...Thanks buddy! I honestly never thought people would be remotely interested in my fascination with these little moments from great films. But I love them so much!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-53873287628238927762014-06-11T16:13:01.398-04:002014-06-11T16:13:01.398-04:00As always, brilliant choice man. That's a scen...As always, brilliant choice man. That's a scene I overlooked, but it really is a great one. Great job at shining the spotlight on this little moment of genius in the film.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-57770003072828145992014-06-11T14:22:18.180-04:002014-06-11T14:22:18.180-04:00That's what I get for trying to update my layo...That's what I get for trying to update my layout! Haha. But seriously, thanks for the catch, I do appreciate it.<br /><br />You must see this movie ASAP. It's such an ingenious little thriller.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-10813644534655554292014-06-11T14:20:50.596-04:002014-06-11T14:20:50.596-04:00No chop on the west side.No chop on the west side.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.com