A writer named Algernon (but called Harry by his friends) buys a picture of a boat on a lake, and his obsession with it renders normal life impossible. He attempts to function again by ...
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Zeph Michaelis | ... | Harry |
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Mimi Stark | ... | Wife |
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Sarah Braveman | ... | Analyst |
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Fred Sica | ... | Friend |
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Robert Uricola | ... | Singer |
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A writer named Algernon (but called Harry by his friends) buys a picture of a boat on a lake, and his obsession with it renders normal life impossible. He attempts to function again by consulting an analyst and becoming married, but eventually succumbs to his strange anxiety by disappearing into the picture. Written by Mike Arndt <clayton@hooked.net>
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16 November 1992 (Italy) See more »Also Known As:
Che sta facendo una ragazza carina come te in un posto come questo? See more »Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USACompany Credits
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Motion Picture & Radio Presentations, New York University Department of Television, Summer Motion Picture Workshop See more »
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"What's A Nice Girl Like You Doing In A Place Like This?" is Martin Scorsese's first film, a non-sequitur short in which he flexes his visual and narrative muscles and announces his dynamic presence in the world of cinema.
The plot is insignificant... the cuts are fast and aggressive, the visuals big and bold. What amazes me is how comfortable Scorsese seems with the camera, the frame, and the rhythm so early in his career... the movie is alive with his genius; it's still striking today.
HENRY (VO): What could I do? If she wanted me to I had to go back for her hat!
KAREN: A hat?
Can I rate this as a movie? Of course not... a student film like this is not intended to be a profound statement; it's an appetizer, a hint of what's to come, and Scorsese has delivered on his promise to say the least. The only people who will see this are Scorsese fans and film students, but it provides an education for anyone who considers themselves a film fan. Worth checking out.