3 things about Andrea Pallaoro’s MONICA

Posted on May 26, 2023 by robchristopher

Monica [2023]

1. The subtlest of tears.
2. Balloons at night.
3. Pre-performance pep talk.

This film is something special.

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3 things about Donald Cammell’s DEMON SEED

Posted on May 25, 2023 by robchristopher

Demon Seed [1977]

1. “I am interested in the uncertain futures of seashores, deserts and children.”
“I refuse to accept your pessimism.”
“You refuse to accept the truth. And I refuse to assist you in the rape of the Earth.”
2. Smoldering debris on the kitchen floor.
3. They watch fascinated as he shuts himself off.

3 other things.

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3 things about Peter Bogdonovich’s SANT JACK

Posted on May 21, 2023 by robchristopher

Saint Jack [1979]

1. Marriage ruins your sense of humor.
2. Singapore Slings at the Raffles Hotel.
3. “Ah, keep it down, can’t you Froggie?”
“Keep it down? I’ve been trying all night to keep it up!”

Bonus: I will never think of “Goldfinger” in the same way ever again.

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3 things about Nagisa Oshima’s MERRY CHRISTMAS, MR. LAWRENCE

Posted on May 21, 2023 by robchristopher

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence [1983]

1. Displaying the evidence of the beatings to the court.
2. He has become a Buddhist.
3. “I wish I could sing.”

3 other things.

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3 things about George Cukor’s THE WOMEN

Posted on May 18, 2023 by robchristopher

The Women [1939]

1. Glam cowgirl duds.
2. Scratching her back..
3. “May I suggest, if you’re dressing to please Stephen, not that one. He doesn’t like such obvious effects.”
“Thanks for the tip. But when anything I wear doesn’t please Stephen, I take it off.”

3 other things.

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3 things about Gina Prince-Bythewood’s THE WOMAN KING

Posted on May 17, 2023 by robchristopher

The Woman King [2022]

1. Royal pool.
2. Portuguese boytoy.
3. They begin to dance together and briefly forget everything else.

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3 things about Walt Disney’s THE SWORD IN THE STONE

Posted on May 15, 2023 by robchristopher

The Sword in the Stone [1963]

1. Plump lady squirrel.
2. Bermuda.
3. Germ.

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3 things about Anthony Mann’s BEND OF THE RIVER

Posted on May 14, 2023 by robchristopher

Bend of the River [1952]

1. The relative softness and hardness of biscuits.
2. Knife flashing in the light.
3. Vicious water fight.

3 other things.

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3 things about Axel Danielson and Maximilien Van Aertryck’s AND THE KING SAID, WHAT A FANTASTIC MACHINE

Posted on May 12, 2023 by robchristopher

And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine [2023]

1. A scientific explanation of how seeing images can produce adrenaline and dopamine, immediately followed by a startling example.
2. In order to preserve an illusion, certain things must remain hidden.
3. Unable (or unwilling) to unplug his livestreamed existence.

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3 things about Kogonada’s AFTER YANG

Posted on May 7, 2023 by robchristopher

After Yang [2021]

1. Eating ramen at the same time but not together.
2. He tells her that he’s been watching a documentary.
3. Working, sleeping at the office.

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