Monthly Archives: April 2015

3 things about Ben Steinbauer’s WINNEBAGO MAN

Posted on April 15, 2015 by robchristopher

Winnebago Man [2009] 1. “Will you do me a kindness?” 2. He goes for a walk using a guideline: a rope strung between stakes. 3. Trouble in front of Walmart.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s BEYOND THERAPY

Posted on April 11, 2015 by robchristopher

Beyond Therapy [1987] 1. Periodic offscreen car crashes. 2. “I don’t think we’ve been properly introduced. My name is Bob.” “I get off in five minutes.” “I’ll be sitting here with my mother.” 3. While everyone else eats dessert, she … Continue reading →

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Luck, arrangements.

Posted on April 9, 2015 by robchristopher

“Today, talent needs the kind of luck that favors the incompetent; in fact, if a skilled man rejects the vile arrangements that bring success to rampant mediocrity, he will never get on at all.” — Honoré de Balzac, “Z. Marcas,” … Continue reading →

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3 things about Roberto Rossellini’s GERMANY YEAR ZERO

Posted on April 8, 2015 by robchristopher

Germany Year Zero [1948] 1. The truck goes over some potholes, jolting a few lumps of coal onto the road. A small crowd dashes over to pick them up. 2. The recording of a Hitler speech echoes through the ruins. … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Lynch’s DUNE

Posted on April 5, 2015 by robchristopher

Dune [1984] 1. The ducal pug. 2. “Remember, walk without rhythm and you won’t attract the worm.” 3. Snack time. He rips off a chunk of flesh from a dead cow (horse?) suspended upside down from the ceiling. 3 other … Continue reading →

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3 things about Francis Ford Coppola’s APOCALYPSE NOW

Posted on April 4, 2015 by robchristopher

Apocalypse Now [1979] 1. The inside of the trailer could be anywhere in America. 2. “I don’t see any method at all, sir.” 3. Neck slice.

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3 things about Lucrecia Martel’s THE HEADLESS WOMAN

Posted on April 3, 2015 by robchristopher

The Headless Woman [2008] 1. Two kid-sized handprints on the window. 2. She never says “Please” or “Thank you.” 3. The shirts are all too small. He takes them anyway. 3 other things.

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3 things about John Cassavetes’ A BUNCH OF BANANAS

Posted on April 1, 2015 by robchristopher

A Bunch of Bananas [1975] 1. He starts stomping around the room in a rage. She joins in, then takes his hand. They begin an impromptu softshoe dance. 2. “What in God’s green … why in hell didn’t you tell … Continue reading →

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