Monthly Archives: February 2010

3 things about THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

Posted on February 28, 2010 by robchristopher

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo [2009] 1. The computer geek cradles his bottle of Coke as he looks over Lisbeth’s shoulder at her computer screen. 2. He’s wearing the same sweater in both photos? Really? 3. Dozens of polaroids, … Continue reading →

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3 things about CLEOPATRA

Posted on February 27, 2010 by robchristopher

Cleopatra [1963] 1. “I am the Nile.” 2. He washes his face and hands, then tosses some powder into the fire. 3. “The soup is hot. The soup is cold. Mark Antony lives. Mark Antony is dead.”

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3 things about BLUEBEARD

Posted on February 25, 2010 by robchristopher

Bluebeard [2009] 1. The headless body of a duck flaps around on the grass. She can’t turn her eyes away. 2. She uses ashes from the fireplace to try to clean the bloody key, to no avail. 3. The final … Continue reading →

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3 things about Edward Cline’s MILLION DOLLAR LEGS

Posted on February 22, 2010 by robchristopher

Million Dollar Legs [1932] 1. In Klopstokia everyone is named either George or Angela. 2. Ben Turpin as coat-rack. 3. A lever marked “Ham on Rye.” Another marked “With Mustard.”

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3 things about STEELYARD BLUES

Posted on February 22, 2010 by robchristopher

Steelyard Blues [1973] 1. Peter Boyle munches on a pane of broken glass. 2. Peter Boyle does a Brando impression. 3. Peter Boyle holds up the bullet which he’s removed from the machine gun. “I just wanted to see where … Continue reading →

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3 things about TOM ZE: ASTRONAUTA LIBERTADO

Posted on February 21, 2010 by robchristopher

Tom Zé: Astronauta Libertado [2009] 1. “You’ve got to make music that people will listen to while they do the dishes.” 2. He appeared on the Brazilian TV show “Ladder to Success” playing a song called “Ramp to Failure.” 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about THE AMERICANIZATION OF EMILY

Posted on February 20, 2010 by robchristopher

The Americanization of Emily [1964] 1. Dialog I never thought I’d hear Julie Andrews say: “I’m sticky, Charlie. I’m sticky as hell.” 2. He carefully drapes the coat on the coat-stand before tending to the rear admiral’s sanity. 3. “The only … Continue reading →

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3 things about THE BAD SLEEP WELL

Posted on February 19, 2010 by robchristopher

The Bad Sleep Well [1960] 1. A single black rose sticks out of a window on the seventh floor. 2. The taxi driver makes a token attempt to give him his change, then smiles and pockets it before driving away. … Continue reading →

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3 things about THE BLUES BROTHERS

Posted on February 19, 2010 by robchristopher

The Blues Brothers [1980] 1. She gently blows on her freshly painted nails and then carefully opens the flamethrower manual. 2. “Who wants an Orange Whip? Orange Whip? Orange Whip? Get us three Orange Whips.” 3. He removes a slice … Continue reading →

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3 things about GUY AND MADELINE ON A PARK BENCH

Posted on February 19, 2010 by robchristopher

Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench [2009] 1. On the crowded subway car, she slips her fingers into his pocket. 2. “I’m sick and tired of talking about Britney Spears and Lindsey Lohan.” 3. They look over at the … Continue reading →

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