Monthly Archives: December 2013

3 things about Spike Jonze’s HER

Posted on December 31, 2013 by robchristopher

her [2013] 1. “I don’t want to be a puppy dog, that’s like being a wet noodle.” 2. Too much processed sugar. 3. Love: a socially acceptable form of insanity.

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3 things about Joel Schumacher’s THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN

Posted on December 31, 2013 by robchristopher

The Incredible Shrinking Woman [1981] 1. “An open mind … and an open mouth?” 2. Colonel Ed’s Breakfast Buns. 3. “Look Mom, disco!” 3 other things.

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3 things about Desmond Davis’ CLASH OF THE TITANS

Posted on December 30, 2013 by robchristopher

Clash of the Titans [1981] 1. The claw hand of Calibos himself. 2. She pushes dinner back into the pot. 3. Fingernail scratches on the pillar. 3 other things.

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3 things about Jim Henson & Frank Oz’s THE DARK CRYSTAL

Posted on December 29, 2013 by robchristopher

The Dark Crystal [1982] 1. He wipes spit off his jaw. 2. Garthim are something from an Amon Tobin album cover. 3. Writing: words that stay.

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3 things about John Huston’s THE MACKINTOSH MAN

Posted on December 28, 2013 by robchristopher

The Mackintosh Man [1973] 1. Dubious Australian accent. 2. The only telephone in town is a telephone booth. 3. Slamming into a stack of firewood.

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3 things about Larry Peerce’s TWO-MINUTE WARNING

Posted on December 27, 2013 by robchristopher

Two-Minute Warning [1976] 1. A sign on the fence: NO HORNS ALLOWED. 2. As the halftime band plays “The Girl from Impanema,” the killer rips into a Baby Ruth with his teeth. 3. A guy taking refuge in a phone … Continue reading →

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3 things about Peter Jackson’s THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG

Posted on December 24, 2013 by robchristopher

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug [2013] 1. “Kill her! Kill the She-Elf!” 2. Barrel-spinning. 3. Stephen Fry’s teeth.

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My ten favorite movies of the year, one of which is from 1967.

Posted on December 23, 2013 by robchristopher

AMOUR BEFORE MIDNIGHT BLUE JASMINE COMPUTER CHESS DOUBLE PLAY: JAMES BENNING AND RICHARD LINKLATER GRAVITY LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE THE PERVERT’S GUIDE TO IDEOLOGY PORTRAIT OF JASON 12 YEARS A SLAVE Additional annotation over at Chicagoist.

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3 things about Mitchell Leisen’s REMEMBER THE NIGHT

Posted on December 23, 2013 by robchristopher

Remember the Night [1940] 1. “Objection sustained. The jury will disregard counsel’s tempting allusion to Christmas shopping. Clearly we’d all rather be Christmas shopping.” 2. She smooths out the flannel nightgown and then leans over the bed. Her eyes glisten. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Peter Godfrey’s CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT

Posted on December 22, 2013 by robchristopher

Christmas in Connecticut [1945] 1. “Don’t worry. McGoo got you into this, McGoo will get you out.” 2. Turnip fluff diet. 3. She uses a metal plate as a gong. This movie is so contrived it goes beyond being contrived … Continue reading →

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