Monthly Archives: March 2011

3 things about Oliver Stone’s PLATOON

Posted on March 28, 2011 by robchristopher

Platoon [1986] 1. “White Rabbit” sunset. 2. “What happened today is just the beginning.” 3. A staff topped with a coil of barbed wire.

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3 things about Abbas Kiarostami’s CERTIFED COPY

Posted on March 27, 2011 by robchristopher

Certified Copy [2010] 1. They get into her car. He gingerly removes a pair of red high-heeled shoes from the front seat. 2. “I’m afraid that living simple isn’t simple.” 3. Jean-Claude Carrière pulls him aside and offers some advice. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Michael Haneke’s FUNNY GAMES

Posted on March 26, 2011 by robchristopher

Funny Games [1997] 1. His wink changes everything. 2. The hands of the clock in the kitchen are stopped at 10:10. 3. John Zorn.

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3 things about Louis Malle’s MY DINNER WITH ANDRE

Posted on March 25, 2011 by robchristopher

My Dinner with Andre [1981] 1. “We’re having a lovely, comfortable time with our electric blankets and our chicken, and meanwhile we’re starving, because we’re so cut off from contact with reality that we’re not getting any real sustenance.” 2. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Josef von Sternberg’s UNDERWORLD

Posted on March 23, 2011 by robchristopher

Underworld [1927] 1. He extinguishes his cigarette in the champagne bucket. 2. Cow light fixture surrounded by empty bottles of booze. 3. An exodus from the tenement–bathrobes, dressing gowns, pajamas, long underwear.

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3 things about Alan Arkin’s LITTLE MURDERS

Posted on March 22, 2011 by robchristopher

Little Murders [1971] 1. “This must be the first time in your life you’re having the time of your life.” 2. He eats a carrot stick. The salt shaker looks like a small strawberry. 3. “It’s dangerous to challenge a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s CASINO

Posted on March 19, 2011 by robchristopher

Casino [1995] 1. In the bank vault, she shows off all her jewelry to the baby. 2. “From now on, I want you to put an equal amount of blueberries in each muffin.” 3. A hole in the ground. Blood. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Walter Hill’s 48 HRS.

Posted on March 12, 2011 by robchristopher

48 Hrs. [1982] 1. Proverbial early-80’s soundtrack: soprano sax and steel drums. 2. “Jack, tell me a bedtime story.” “Fuck you.” “Aww, that’s one of my favorites.” 3. Where did the bus come from?

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3 things about Claire Denis’ 35 SHOTS OF RUM

Posted on March 11, 2011 by robchristopher

35 Shots of Rum [2008] 1. Nighttime. A train goes by, green and yellow windows. 2. His 17-year-old cat has died. He picks it up by the scruff of its neck and puts it into a plastic bag. You can … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ray Milland’s PANIC IN YEAR ZERO!

Posted on March 7, 2011 by robchristopher

Panic in Year Zero! [1962] 1. Shortly before 4 o’clock in the morning. In a moment of solitude he tries out his fishing rod. 2. “Somebody dropped the Bomb, Dad. Crazy scene!” 3. At gunpoint, the doc orders him to … Continue reading →

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