Elina Lowensohn, Bill Sage and Martin Donovan in Hal Hartley’s “Simple Men”, 1992 The scene is a definite homage to Jean-Luc Godard, as a woman and two men casually dance in a restaurant. Elina begins a strange dance alone, one that offers a mix of verve and stiffness. She stomps, and the men around her are mesmerized, hovering and then joining in when they understand the steps. It’s the organic version of the impromptu dance sequence that would become the centerpiece of many films. It’s also a