Monthly Archives: December 2015

3 things about Shirley Clarke’s THE CONNECTION

Posted on December 30, 2015 by robchristopher

The Connection [1962] 1. On the floor against the wall, a reel to reel tape recorder silently running. 2. “It’s not the shit that does you in, it’s the lack of it.” 3. He clears away the broken cup and … Continue reading →

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3 things about Quentin Tarantino’s THE HATEFUL EIGHT (70mm Roadshow)

Posted on December 29, 2015 by robchristopher

The Hateful Eight [2015] 1. Bruce Dern sits in the same chair for the entire film. Until he finally stands up. 2. Missing front teeth. 3. They let the rope go taut, wrenching the bedframe.

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3 things about J.J. Abrams’ STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

Posted on December 27, 2015 by robchristopher

Star Wars: The Force Awakens [2015] 1. “Okay, stay calm, stay calm.” “I am calm.” “I’m talking to myself.” 2. Just like Golem. 3. Leia’s giant belt buckle.

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3 things about Frank Capra’s IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Posted on December 25, 2015 by robchristopher

It’s a Wonderful Life [1946] 1. $17.50. 2. The miniature skull-and-chain desk ornament in Potter’s office. 3. The newspaper weather report is accurate. Merry Christmas! 3 other things.

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3 things about Billy Wilder’s THE APARTMENT

Posted on December 23, 2015 by robchristopher

The Apartment [1960] 1. “The mirror, it’s broken.” “I know. I like it this way. Makes me look the way I feel.” 2. An Ella Fitzgerald LP in Baxter’s apartment. 3. Their lovers’ hideaway is Rickshaw, a tiki bar/restaurant. From … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Keighley’s THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER

Posted on December 21, 2015 by robchristopher

The Man Who Came to Dinner [1942] 1. Fake octopus. 2. “Oh, it’s snowing. Isn’t that wonderful? I’ve never felt so much like Christmas in all my life. Don’t you, Sherry?” “Shut your nasty little face!” 3. He throws his … Continue reading →

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Winter Sequence.

Posted on December 21, 2015 by robchristopher

Every December I try to freshen up my holiday listening by adding some new music to the rotation. This year it’s a piece by Leonard Feather and Ralph Burns, “Winter Sequence, A Seasonal Suite for Rhythmic Reindeer.” Dating from 1954, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Francine Parker’s FTA

Posted on December 19, 2015 by robchristopher

FTA [1972] 1. Jane wears her Klute haircut. 2. The only film in the history of motion pictures to feature a song called “I’m Tired of Bastards Fuckin’ Over Me.” 3. Disturbingly cheerful narration at atomic bomb museum in Hiroshima.

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3 things about Lewis Seiler’s DOLL FACE

Posted on December 14, 2015 by robchristopher

Doll Face [1945] 1. Faux hipster number “Hubba Hubba Hubba,” which includes a throwaway lyric about firebombing Tokyo. 2. “He was out there playing mouse and cat!” 3. The anesthetized face of Perry Como. Pretty dire. Even at 80 minutes … Continue reading →

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3 things about Frederick Wiseman’s THE STORE

Posted on December 12, 2015 by robchristopher

The Store [1983] 1. “The bigger the cereal bowl, the better. And I need a cup and saucer too.” 2. A missing Waterford crystal chandelier. 3. Singing telegram chicken stripper.

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