Monthly Archives: April 2011

3 things about François Ozon’s POTICHE

Posted on April 30, 2011 by robchristopher

Potiche [2010] 1. She opens up a desk drawer, takes out a can of hairspray, and gives herself a quick touchup. 2. A suede-wrapped telephone? 3. She suddenly appears in the market, surrounded by members of the press. He looks … Continue reading →

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3 things about Woody Allen’s MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY

Posted on April 28, 2011 by robchristopher

Manhattan Murder Mystery [1993] 1. “I can’t listen to that much Wagner. I start to get the urge to conquer Poland.” 2. A tight, thick skirt. And booties. With little socks. 3. The men watch Angelica Huston as she walks … Continue reading →

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3 things about Aram Avakian’s 11 HARROWHOUSE

Posted on April 28, 2011 by robchristopher

11 Harrowhouse [1974] 1. Candice Bergen driving a fast red sports car, a copy of the I Ching on the seat beside her. 2. John Gielgud shouts, “I don’t care if they’re on pot!” 3. Champagne bottle nestled in the box … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Cronenberg’s EASTERN PROMISES

Posted on April 24, 2011 by robchristopher

Eastern Promises [2007] 1. “You might want to leave room.” He puts the cigarette out on his tongue, throws his tie over his shoulder, and takes up the pliers. He begins to snip off the corpse’s fingers. 2. He delicately … Continue reading →

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3 things about Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger’s THE SMALL BACK ROOM

Posted on April 23, 2011 by robchristopher

The Small Back Room [1949] 1. Jazz screams all around him. He sits alone in a tight little corner. 2. The empty picture frame displays a reflection of his own face. 3. He thinks it’s Wednesday. She tells him it’s … Continue reading →

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3 things about Herbert Ross’ CALIFORNIA SUITE

Posted on April 23, 2011 by robchristopher

California Suite [1978] 1. Pictures by David Hockney over the opening credits. 2. She makes her way down the hallway, foraging for snacks among the room service carts. A drumstick, a bagel, a large bottle of Lowenbrau. 3. “A hysterectomy. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Kelly Reichardt’s MEEK’S CUTOFF

Posted on April 22, 2011 by robchristopher

Meek’s Cutoff [2010] 1. A very slow dissolve: for a moment a horseman appears to be riding in the sky. 2. She throws the clock, then the rocking chair out the back of the wagon. They’re just dead weight. 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s THE BIRDS

Posted on April 18, 2011 by robchristopher

The Birds [1963] 1. “They get a sort of hangdog expression.” 2. When Tippi Hedren says “thank you” to Suzanne Pleshette she mirrors Gene Tierney saying “thank you” to Vincent Price in Laura. 3. He doesn’t bother to close the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Guillermo del Toro’s PAN’S LABYRINTH

Posted on April 17, 2011 by robchristopher

Pan’s Labyrinth [2006] 1. He pops an eyeball into the palm of his hand. 2. The root unfurls. 3. Shades of The Shining.

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3 things about Frank Capra’s PLATINUM BLONDE

Posted on April 15, 2011 by robchristopher

Platinum Blonde [1931] 1. “He looks stupid, doesn’t he? But oh how smart he gets when he bends over a typewriter.” 2. Passionate necking as viewed through a glass water sculpture. 3. She scratches at a stain on his tie. … Continue reading →

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