Monthly Archives: April 2020

3 things about Robert Wise’s THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN

Posted on April 14, 2020 by robchristopher

The Andromeda Strain [1971] 1. A sliver of paper between the clapper and the bell. 2. Mass human casualties, a variety of dying animals, and a naked lady in a G-rated movie. 3. Green lasers. 3 other things.

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3 things about John Sturges’ THE SATAN BUG

Posted on April 13, 2020 by robchristopher

The Satan Bug [1965] 1. Opening: we transition from veins in a human body to an aerial view of a desert road. 2. Eager beavers trapped in a bootleg kerosene lair. 3. Lonely flask on the edge of the seat. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Mattie Do’s THE LONG WALK

Posted on April 12, 2020 by robchristopher

The Long Walk [2019] 1. Regardless of specific events, the outcome is always a smashed pane of glass. 2. They need a tractor. The NGO instead installs solar panels. 3. Foil-and=plastic packets of dehydrated noodles. Something special.

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3 things about Paul Verhoeven’s TOTAL RECALL

Posted on April 11, 2020 by robchristopher

Total Recall [1990] 1. Copious cereal spillage. 2. “Get your ass on Mars.” 3. Bugeyes.

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3 things about Paul Verhoeven’s ROBOCOP

Posted on April 10, 2020 by robchristopher

RoboCop [1987] 1. Leeza Gibbons! Along with three Twin Peaks cast members. 2. Baby food jars. 3. Video real estate agent.

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3 things about Lorene Scafaria’s HUSTLERS

Posted on April 6, 2020 by robchristopher

Hustlers [2019] 1. “Come into my fur.” 2. Three twenties. 3. She angrily shuts off the voice recorder; the film’s soundtrack drops out until she slams the door shut.

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3 things about Steve James’s STEVIE

Posted on April 5, 2020 by robchristopher

Stevie [2002] 1. A disastrous outing at Excalibur. 2. Offer of protection from the Aryan Brotherhood. 3. Because he did not demonstrate remorse, ten years instead of six.

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3 things about Errol Morris’s A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME

Posted on April 4, 2020 by robchristopher

A Brief History of Time [1991] 1. Eleven ways to get into the house. 2. Spaghetti. 3. Developing a new set of tools that no one else knows how to use.

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3 things about Kenji Mizoguchi’s UGETSU

Posted on April 2, 2020 by robchristopher

Ugetsu [1953] 1. An admonition amidst the fog. 2. Sanskrit characters on smooth skin. 3. Suddenly, a fire in the hearth.

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