Monthly Archives: March 2022

3 things about Dorothy Arzner’s MERRILLY WE GO TO HELL

Posted on March 28, 2022 by robchristopher

Merrily We Go to Hell [1932] 1. He explains that he’s on the wagon. Immediately she mentions that if he needs it, there’s a bottle in the closet. 2. She’s powdering her nose. “I spent the morning realizing that we’re … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s DRIVE MY CAR

Posted on March 27, 2022 by robchristopher

Drive My Car [2021] 1. The design of the atrium preserves a direct line to the sea. 2. “You don’t need to be better.” 3. Mellow jazz bar with a turntable.

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3 things about Michelangelo Antonioni’s L’ECLISSE

Posted on March 25, 2022 by robchristopher

L’Eclisse [1962] 1. The arm sticking out. 2. “I wish I didn’t love you or that I loved you much more.” 3. How did the barrel develop a leak?

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3 things about Questlove’s SUMMER OF SOUL

Posted on March 20, 2022 by robchristopher

Summer of Soul [2021] 1. The stage was built facing west to achieve the best lighting for the cameras. 2. “It smelled like Afro Sheen and chicken.” 3. Awe-inspiring duet between Mahalia Jackson and Mavis Staples. Kudos to Questlove for … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Altman’s McCABE & MRS. MILLER

Posted on March 19, 2022 by robchristopher

McCabe & Mrs. Miller [1971] 1. Cat on the gaming table. 2. “Then you weren’t very far apart, were you?” 3. Four fried eggs, some of that stew, and hot tea. 3 other things.

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3 things about Edward Yang’s A BRIGHTER SUMMER DAY

Posted on March 18, 2022 by robchristopher

A Brighter Summer Day [1991] 1. “That’s a sword for a girl.” 2. The cueball flies off into a corner. After a pause, he stands up and retrieves it. 3. A ring from Elvis.

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3 things about A. Edward Sutherland’s MURDERS IN THE ZOO

Posted on March 14, 2022 by robchristopher

Murders in the Zoo [1933] 1. Bloody stitches. 2. Everything from soup to nuts. 3. Boa constrictor. It’s astonishing how much Kathleen Burke resembles Marion Cotillard in this movie.

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3 things about William A. Seiter’s HOT SATURDAY

Posted on March 13, 2022 by robchristopher

Hot Saturday [1932] 1. Rare sighting of Cary Grant in a white suit. 2. Lights on the dance floor which illuminate the ladies’ legs. 3. The biggest flask I’ve ever seen.

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3 things about Carl Franklin’s DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS

Posted on March 12, 2022 by robchristopher

Devil in a Blue Dress [1995] 1. “This is my adopted son, Jesus.” 2. Crowbar to the bar. 3. They say their farewells outside Griffith Observatory.

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3 things about Robert G. Putka’s MISTER LIMBO

Posted on March 11, 2022 by robchristopher

Mister Limbo [2021] 1. Sand-drifted payphone. 2. Fake moose head. 3. Clipboard.

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