Monthly Archives: June 2018

3 things about Vincente Minnelli’s THE LONG, LONG TRAILER

Posted on June 30, 2018 by robchristopher

The Long, Long Trailer [1954] 1. A most cordial traffic cop. 2. Tossing the Caesar salad. 3. “You know, the actor that was married to the beautiful brunette girl that likes squirrels.”

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3 things about Guy Hamilton’s LIVE AND LET DIE

Posted on June 28, 2018 by robchristopher

Live and Let Die [1973] 1. Jazz funeral at the corner of Dumaine and Chartres. 2. “Lengthwise, if you don’t mind.” 3. Exploding leather sofa. 3 other things.

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3 things about Emilio Estevez’s “the public”

Posted on June 27, 2018 by robchristopher

the public [2018] 1. Beary White. 2. “I’m practicing portion control.” 3. He keeps his lanyard on.

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3 things about Mark Sandrich’s THE GAY DIVORCEE

Posted on June 19, 2018 by robchristopher

The Gay Divorcee [1934] 1. Fred finger-dances. 2. “Well Mrs. Glossop, I’ll work my brain to the bone for you.” 3. Motor-driven revolving doors.

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3 things about Sophie Fiennes’ GRACE JONES: BLOODLIGHT AND BAMI

Posted on June 18, 2018 by robchristopher

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami [2017] 1. Her lipstick on the mic. 2. Opening an oyster. “I wish my pussy was this tight.” 3. Mirrored bowler and green lasers.

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3 things about Guy Hamilton’s DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER

Posted on June 16, 2018 by robchristopher

Diamonds Are Forever [1971] 1. “Hit me.” Bond obliges. 2. “One of us smells like a tart’s handkerchief.” 3. The only Bond villain ever to appear in drag? 3 other things.

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3 things about George Stevens’ SWING TIME

Posted on June 15, 2018 by robchristopher

Swing Time [1936] 1. “Snow tastes just as bad as water!” 2. A pair of enormous legs. 3. Shampoo. 3 other things.

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3 things about Peter Hunt’s ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE

Posted on June 14, 2018 by robchristopher

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service [1969] 1. Crucifix on the wall at Draco’s shipping office. 2. “Just a slight stiffness coming on … due to the altitude, no doubt.” 3. Bunt delivers the hit. Blofeld drives. 3 other things.

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3 things about Charles Sturridge’s WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD

Posted on June 6, 2018 by robchristopher

Where Angels Fear to Tread [1991] 1. Purple blotches everywhere. 2. “I seem fated to pass through this life without colliding with it or moving it.” 3. Sharing the milk.

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3 things about Sidney Gilliat’s GREEN FOR DANGER

Posted on June 5, 2018 by robchristopher

Green for Danger [1946] 1. Twirling around on the stool, holding his umbrella. 2. Twin sisters. 3. CU: phonograph needle moving through the grooves of the record.

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