Monthly Archives: May 2011

3 things about Mike Mills’ BEGINNERS

Posted on May 13, 2011 by robchristopher

Beginners [2010] 1. “We had the good fortune to feel a kind of sadness our parents didn’t have time for.” 2. On the wall above his couch is a still from Andy Warhol’s Empire. 3. He asks her how she … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

3 things about F.W. Murnau’s THE LAST LAUGH

Posted on May 12, 2011 by robchristopher

The Last Laugh [1924] 1. He comes in to get out of the rain for a moment, sits down. His leg is acting up again. The bellboy gives him a quick drink. Meanwhile, the manager shakes his head disapprovingly and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Robert Altman’s 3 WOMEN

Posted on May 11, 2011 by robchristopher

3 Women [1977] 1. Dr. Maas shakes the timecard as if it were a Polaroid. 2. The wines for the evening: Tickled Pink and Lemon Satin. 3. On the corkboard in the bedroom, a cutout from a magazine declares: “Clean … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

3 things about Alexander Mackendrick’s SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS

Posted on May 2, 2011 by robchristopher

Sweet Smell of Success [1957] 1. He snaps one, two, three and the bass player swings into action. The camera pans across the band. 2. Car exhaust on his pant leg. 3. “What am I, a bowl of fruit? A … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

3 things about Darryl F. Zanuck’s THE LONGEST DAY

Posted on May 2, 2011 by robchristopher

The Longest Day [1962] 1. “Wounds my heart with a monotonous languor.” 2. Click-click of the rifle. 3. The end credits take great care to let us know that everything is “alphabetically listed.” Bonus: the presence of two Bond villains … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment