Monthly Archives: March 2010

3 things about GUN CRAZY

Posted on March 15, 2010 by robchristopher

Gun Crazy [1950] 1. He licks his thumb before firing the gun. 2. They both look over their shoulders, at us, the audience. They sense that someone is watching them. 3. “Two people dead, just so we can live without … Continue reading →

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3 things about Luis Buñuel’s DEATH IN THE GARDEN

Posted on March 14, 2010 by robchristopher

Death in the Garden [1956] 1. A huge snake, still writhing, covered with a swarm of ants. 2. “I’ll see them, but by the book.” The soldiers fire their guns to disperse the crowd. 3. He steps on her bootlaces … Continue reading →

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3 things about COLOSSUS: THE FORBIN PROJECT

Posted on March 14, 2010 by robchristopher

Colossus: The Forbin Project [1970] 1. “THAT IS TOO MUCH VERMOUTH.” 2. Her breasts are partially hidden by the wineglasses. 3. The bodies are left in plain view for 24 hours, then cremated.

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3 things about STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Posted on March 12, 2010 by robchristopher

Standard Operating Procedure [2008] 1. “If someone keeps jabbing their finger into your chest, eventually you do whatever it takes to get them to stop.” 2. The razor slowly, methodically shaves off the eyebrow. 3. “If we leave, they kill … Continue reading →

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3 things about THE JAZZ SINGER

Posted on March 9, 2010 by robchristopher

The Jazz Singer [1927] 1. “New York! Broadway! Home! Mother!” 2. Myrna Loy as a curly-haired chorus girl. 3. “Perhaps he’s fallen in love with a shiksa.”

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3 things about YELLOW SUBMARINE

Posted on March 7, 2010 by robchristopher

Yellow Submarine [1968] 1. Frankenstein’s cheeks puff in and out, then he blows up and turns into John Lennon, who says, “I’ve just had the strangest dream.” 2. The advancing dial skips from 1950 to 2000. 3. “Nothing is Beatleproof.”

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3 things about BROTHERHOOD

Posted on March 5, 2010 by robchristopher

Brotherhood [2009] 1. “You’re beautiful,” he tells the victim. Then his pals emerge from the shadows and begin beating the guy to a pulp. 2. I’m sorry, but you don’t wear an argyle sweater to your neo-Nazi initiation ceremony. 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about I AM LOVE

Posted on March 4, 2010 by robchristopher

I Am Love [2009] 1. Tilda Swinton in an electric blue dress. 2. A mottled breast. 3. He enters the chapel. Some raindrops visible on the shoulders of his jacket.

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3 things about Ian Fitzgibbon’s A FILM WITH ME IN IT

Posted on March 3, 2010 by robchristopher

A Film with Me in It [2008] 1. “Don’t go vegetarian on me now.” 2. He hurriedly wipes away the blood from the window frame. 3. While staring at the policewoman he threateningly munches on the toast.

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3 things about THE HURT LOCKER

Posted on March 2, 2010 by robchristopher

The Hurt Locker [2008] 1. A black circle on his abs. 2. Too many padlocks. 3. He stands alone in the cereal aisle, thoroughly bewildered.

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