Monthly Archives: August 2013

3 things about Sam Peckinpah’s BRING ME THE HEAD OF ALFREDO GARCIA

Posted on August 31, 2013 by robchristopher

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia [1974] 1. After picking out some crabs, he pours the bottle of tequila down his boxer shorts. 2. “You guys are definitely … on my shitlist.” 3. A unique carry on. Hopefully the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Richard Linklater’s WAKING LIFE

Posted on August 30, 2013 by robchristopher

Waking Life [2001] 1. A very large record collection, and on top of one of the cabinets the “His Master’s Voice” dog. 2. “You just lost two and a half million dollars.” 3. The same house, porch, car at the … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Farrow’s NIGHT HAS A THOUSAND EYES

Posted on August 29, 2013 by robchristopher

Night Has a Thousand Eyes [1948] 1. Robinson steps out of the frame and the camera slowly dollies back. An empty room. Voiceover: “Somebody wrote a poem once. Something about, every man kills the thing he loves. He could have … Continue reading →

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3 things about David France’s HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE

Posted on August 28, 2013 by robchristopher

How to Survive a Plague [2012] 1. Larry Kramer: “Plague! 40 million infected is a fucking plague!” 2. AZT = $10,000 a year. 3. A giant yellow condom on Jesse Helms’ house. He stands there staring at it, holding a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Neill Blomkamp’s ELYSIUM

Posted on August 27, 2013 by robchristopher

Elysium [2013] 1. “Don’t breathe on me! I’ve told you that before!” 2. She takes off her bandage and wraps it around his wrist. 3. “These will keep you functioning normally until you die.”

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3 things about Jean Negulesco’s THE MASK OF DIMITRIOS

Posted on August 27, 2013 by robchristopher

The Mask of Dimitrios [1944] 1. The Colonel asks him if he would like to see the stab wound. He answers no. But he looks at it anyway. 2. Peter Lorre in pajamas. 3. As he descends the staircase, three … Continue reading →

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3 things about Andrew Dosunmu’s MOTHER OF GEORGE

Posted on August 22, 2013 by robchristopher

Mother of George [2013] 1. On the dance floor, the wedding guests hover around the bride and literally shower her with money. 2. She stirs vigorously. Stray bits of food cling to the edge of the saucepan. 3. He stands … Continue reading →

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3 things about Bernardo Bertolucci’s LAST TANGO IN PARIS

Posted on August 20, 2013 by robchristopher

Last Tango in Paris [1972] 1. Multicolored concierge cackling behind pebbled glass. 2. “Get the butter.” 3. He moons the dancefloor.

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3 things about Philip Kaufman’s GOLDSTEIN

Posted on August 19, 2013 by robchristopher

Goldstein [1964] 1. 1964: an at-home abortion in Marina City. 2. She hula-hoops the pearls around her neck. 3. He keeps handing her money, which she tucks into her cleavage. “Thank you.” Bonus: Nelson Algren tells a baseball story. In … Continue reading →

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3 things about Peyo’s THE SMURFS AND THE MAGIC FLUTE

Posted on August 18, 2013 by robchristopher

The Smurfs and the Magic Flute [1976] 1. “You, Lady Gripe? You really danced?” 2. Seesaw woodchop. 3. The women kick up their heels and hitch up their skirts, revealing striped socks. I much prefer the original title: La flûte … Continue reading →

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