Monthly Archives: July 2020

3 things about Barry Jenkins’ IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK

Posted on July 11, 2020 by robchristopher

If Beale Street Could Talk [2018] 1. Corelle coffee cup. 2. Coltrane, as ever, the music of tenderness. 3. Customers and her hand.

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3 things about Kelly Reichardt’s FIRST COW

Posted on July 10, 2020 by robchristopher

First Cow [2019] 1. He gently flips over the newt and continues foraging. 2. A drizzle of honey and a dusting of cinnamon. Chief Factor takes possession of the pastry with a handkerchief. 3. Lying side by side.

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3 things about David Swift’s HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING

Posted on July 7, 2020 by robchristopher

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying [1967] 1. In the mailroom, a 3M box. (3M also provided the office machines seen in the film.) 2. Pom pom stitch. 3. On a shelf in his office: a Pyrex catalog. … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Badham’s WARGAMES

Posted on July 6, 2020 by robchristopher

WarGames [1983] 1. “A strange game. The only winning move is not to play.” 2. A kiss on the ferry. 3. He ruffles David’s hair, smiles at the group, awkwardly walks away. And then immediately gets fired offscreen?

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3 things about Kirsten Johnson’s CAMERAPERSON

Posted on July 5, 2020 by robchristopher

Cameraperson [2016] 1. He needs oxygen. There is no oxygen. 2. Cut from the receptacle of ashes to her mother, still living. 3. She asks about the woman’s sense of personal style.

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