Monthly Archives: October 2018

3 things about Eric Weston’s EVILSPEAK

Posted on October 16, 2018 by robchristopher

Evilspeak [1981] 1. “I hope we have the financial resources to do right by him.” “Oh, I’m sure you will, Colonel. I’ll have a talk with the Senator tonight. He’s very big on military causes, especially tax-exempt ones.” 2. Speed … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jayne Loader & Kevin Rafferty & Pierce Rafferty’s THE ATOMIC CAFE

Posted on October 10, 2018 by robchristopher

The Atomic Cafe [1982] 1. Sign: “If you wouldn’t tell Stalin, don’t say it!” 2. James Gregory (Senator Iselin from The Manchurian Candidate) as a patriotic army man warning of the dangers of enemy propaganda. 3. Recommended: an ample supply … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ken Russell’s THE DEVILS

Posted on October 9, 2018 by robchristopher

The Devils [1971] 1. Eye socket maggots. 3. The box is empty. 3. An empty road, bordered by several Catherine wheels, stretching into the distance.

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3 things about Freddie Francis’ TALES FROM THE CRYPT

Posted on October 8, 2018 by robchristopher

Tales from the Crypt [1972] 1. The wisdom of murdering one’s husband on Christmas Eve while one’s child is upstairs in bed waiting for Santa. 2. Every part of him will be alive forever. 3. As he makes his way … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Fincher’s SEVEN

Posted on October 8, 2018 by robchristopher

Se7en [1995] 1. “It’s always impressive to see a man feeding off his emotions.” 2. Still alive. Even after a year. 3. The climax takes place amidst high-tension wires.

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3 things about David Lean’s OLIVER TWIST

Posted on October 7, 2018 by robchristopher

Oliver Twist [1948] 1. He impulsively hugs her. 2. Chimney pot splashing into the canal. 3. “If the law supposes that, the law is a ass! A idiot!”

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

Posted on October 6, 2018 by robchristopher

The Dark Crystal [1982] 1. “Rotten!” 2. Red blood, black blood. 3. Baby Podling. 3 other things.

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3 things about Alexandre O. Philippe’s 78/52: HITCHCOCK’S SHOWER SCENE

Posted on October 1, 2018 by robchristopher

78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene [2017] 1. A mixture of cassava and sirloin. 2. Syrup spatters. 3. Mrs. Bates’ blackface. A shade above a DVD special feature, but irresistible …

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