Monthly Archives: September 2019

3 things about Ida Lupino’s THE BIGAMIST

Posted on September 30, 2019 by robchristopher

The Bigamist [1953] 1. On the bus tour of Hollywood, the guide points out the house of Edmund Gwenn. 2. She extols the virtues of the deep freeze. 3. “I don’t even want to shake your hand. Yet I almost … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ramin Bahrani’s FAHRENHEIT 451

Posted on September 29, 2019 by robchristopher

Fahrenheit 451 [2018] 1. Cigarette papers. 2. Contraband turntable. 3. Why does there happen to be a hole in the roof of the barn? A valiant effort, but …

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s PSYCHO

Posted on September 28, 2019 by robchristopher

Psycho [1960] 1. Photo on the wall in Marion’s bedroom: her parents? 2. Among the junk piled up behind the motel is a mop. 3. Shower curtain hooks. 3 other things.

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3 things about William Wellman’s NIGHT NURSE

Posted on September 23, 2019 by robchristopher

Night Nurse [1931] 1. Chewing gum during the recitation of the oath. 2. “I’m a dipsomaniac and I’m proud of it! You hear? I’m a dipsomaniac and I like it!” 3. An offscreen murder, and everyone lives happily every after. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 22, 2019 by robchristopher

The Dark Crystal [1982] 1. Surveillance drones. 2. Short-lived beauty treatment. 3. At the finale, a new castle. 3 other things.

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3 things about Howard Hawks’ HATARI!

Posted on September 21, 2019 by robchristopher

Hatari! [1962] 1. A film set in Africa without an African in a speaking role. 2. “Who does she belong to?” 3. Muddy waterhole with three elephants. Unexpectedly disquieting. It’s colorful but so shapeless, and while not exactly racist it’s … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jim Jarmusch’s PATERSON

Posted on September 20, 2019 by robchristopher

Paterson [2016] 1. Doc looks down at the chessboard. “I’m gettin’ my ass kicked today.” “Who are you playing?” “Myself.” 2. A one-on-one conversation at the other end of the room. A woman flipping through the jukebox. Sitting alone, he … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nick Alonzo’s DECAF DON

Posted on September 19, 2019 by robchristopher

Decaf Don [2019] 1. Background cat. 2. Large orange chicken and crab rangoon. 3. “Which is it, Don? Did you quit … or were you fired? Sigh. “I was let go.”

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3 things about Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY

Posted on September 14, 2019 by robchristopher

2001: A Space Odyssey [1968] 1. Close up. The color of the teeth and the color of the meat. 2. Tight plaid suit. 3. “Dave. I really think I’m entitled to an answer to that question.” 3 other things.

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ROY’S WORLD is finished!

Posted on September 10, 2019 by robchristopher

Yes indeed, the film is done! The total running time is 75 minutes and the theatrical version sports a 5.1 surround sound mix! Stay tuned for even more exciting news … soon …