Monthly Archives: April 2012

3 things about Claudio Fragasso’s TROLL 2

Posted on April 14, 2012 by robchristopher

Troll 2 [1990] 1. Her favorite song: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.” (Public domain.) 2. As she takes the chainsaw to his trunk, he laughs in ecstasy. 3. The byproduct of their passion is popcorn. A lot of it.

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3 things about Robert Hamer’s KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS

Posted on April 9, 2012 by robchristopher

Kind Hearts and Coronets [1949] 1. On the reverse side of the painting, he’s attached a family tree. He crosses out the names as the family members are eliminated. 2. He shoots an arrow in the air … 3. Suddenly, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Wong Kar-wai’s CHUNGKING EXPRESS

Posted on April 7, 2012 by robchristopher

Chungking Express [1994] 1. He eats 30 cans of pineapple, all with an expiration date of May 1, 1994. 2. The power goes out at the restaurant because she hasn’t paid the electric bill. They light candles everywhere. The cooks sing … Continue reading →

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3 things about Walt Disney’s PINOCCHIO

Posted on April 5, 2012 by robchristopher

Pinocchio [1940] 1. Bedtime is 9 o’clock. 2. Hands turn into hooves. 3. Rotoscoped Blue Fairy.

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3 things about Andrew Davis’ STONY ISLAND

Posted on April 3, 2012 by robchristopher

Stony Island [1978] 1. Dennis Franz as a hustling exotic fish salesman (!) 2. A muddy hardwood floor. A refrigerator with its door ripped off. The kitchen door opens onto the back stairway. He stands there and surveys the empty … Continue reading →

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3 things about DAREDEVIL

Posted on April 2, 2012 by robchristopher

Daredevil [2003] 1. Raindrop sonar. 2. She preps for the big fight by slicing open lots of sandbags in her apartment. I hope she pays the maid generously. 3. A fly pinned to the wall with a hypodermic needle. Andy … Continue reading →

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