Monthly Archives: August 2011

3 things about Cavalcanti’s WENT THE DAY WELL?

Posted on August 12, 2011 by robchristopher

Went the Day Well? [1942] 1. The old woman pretends to fiddle with the lid of the pepper mill, then blows the contents into the face of the German soldier. She makes quick use of her hatchet. 2. Leslie Banks … Continue reading →

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3 things about Anton Corbijn’s THE AMERICAN

Posted on August 8, 2011 by robchristopher

The American [2010] 1. He reaches in through the broken car window and quickly breaks the driver’s neck. 2. “I’m no good with machines.” 3. He slips a banknote under the espresso cup. 3 other things.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s A WEDDING

Posted on August 2, 2011 by robchristopher

A Wedding [1978] 1. The bride smiles. She’s all braces. 2. “You never drink? In other words, when you wake up in the morning that’s the best you’re going to feel all day.” 3. Carol Burnett gives herself another look … Continue reading →

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3 things about Charlie Chaplin’s THE CIRCUS

Posted on August 1, 2011 by robchristopher

The Circus [1928] 1. One of the clowns wears a miniature washtub as a hat. 2. William Tell routine. He wriggles his index finger; there’s a worm in the apple. He tosses it aside, unpeels a banana, puts it on … Continue reading →

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