Monthly Archives: May 2020

3 things about Saul Bass’ PHASE IV

Posted on May 10, 2020 by robchristopher

Phase IV [1974] 1. Triple flesh-tunnels. 2. Combating yellow with adaptation to yellow. 3. Rows of holes, from which dirt is pouring. 3 other things.

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s ADVISE AND CONSENT

Posted on May 9, 2020 by robchristopher

Advise & Consent [1962] 1. He hands him the newspaper. “How do you feel about this lollapalooza?”2. The shocking moment when Gene Tierney utters the word “bitch.”3. Slowly, over the course of the film, Leffingwell, a man of genuine integrity, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Lewis Gilbert’s DAMN THE DEFIANT!

Posted on May 6, 2020 by robchristopher

Damn the Defiant! [1962] 1. “Get those wretched women off the ship!” 2. Bread with maggots and worms. 3. Passing by, he cuts the rope and causes the body to plunge into the sea.

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3 things about Robert Parrish’s THE MOB

Posted on May 5, 2020 by robchristopher

The Mob [1951] 1. John Marley as a union racketeer. 2. White wine and beer. 3. Bizarre ending in which our hero passionately kisses another man’s wife while the husband and his own girlfriend watch approvingly.

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3 things about Fred Newmeyer & Sam Taylor’s THE FRESHMAN

Posted on May 4, 2020 by robchristopher

The Freshman [1925] 1. Crossword puzzle. 2. Taking back the $10. 3. Replacement sweater.

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3 things about Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s CURE

Posted on May 2, 2020 by robchristopher

Cure [1997] 1. The sound of an empty washing machine. 2. An abrupt darkening of the room. On the ceiling above his head, a black spot appears. 3. Silently, the waitress picks up a knife and walks across the room.

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