Monthly Archives: October 2022

3 things about Edgar G. Ulmer’s THE BLACK CAT

Posted on October 30, 2022 by robchristopher

The Black Cat [1934] 1. Abstract radio dial. 2. Narcotic sleepwalking. 3. Intact chartroom. 3 other things.

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3 things about Curtis Harrington’s WHAT’S THE MATTER WITH HELEN?

Posted on October 29, 2022 by robchristopher

What’s the Matter with Helen? [1971] 1. Congenitally unable to close the front door. 2. Nauseating kiddie Mae West. 3. She ends up in the spotlight.

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3 things about Blake Edwards’ VICTOR VICTORIA

Posted on October 28, 2022 by robchristopher

Victor Victoria [1982] 1. An entirely gay dancefloor, except for the two of them. 2. “You ought to be ashamed of yourself.” “Shame is an unhappy emotion invented by pietists in order to exploit the human race.” 3. Trio of … Continue reading →

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3 things about Richard Franklin’s ROADGAMES

Posted on October 25, 2022 by robchristopher

Roadgames [1981] 1. Bounty for dingoes. 2. “You go to Disneyland for a little adventure. What I’m looking for is a little excitement.” 3. 360-degree pan of the roadhouse interior.

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3 things about Karl Freund’s THE MUMMY

Posted on October 24, 2022 by robchristopher

The Mummy [1932] 1. An elegant nightclub in Cairo. 2. “Excuse me, I dislike being touched. An Eastern prejudice.” 3. Offscreen disintegration. 3 other things.

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ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO is now streaming on Fandor—and elsewhere!

Posted on October 23, 2022 by robchristopher

Hard to believe, but about six years after I started this odyssey the film is finally available to watch on a screen near you! Roy’s World is streaming in North America via Fandor, Vudu, Hoopla, YouTube, iTunes, and a bunch … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Waggner’s THE WOLF MAN

Posted on October 21, 2022 by robchristopher

The Wolf Man [1941] 1. Telescope voyeur. 2. Bouquet of wolfbane. 3. “Now others of us find that good, bad, right, wrong, are many-sided, complex things. We try to see every side but the more we see, the less sure … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alex Thompson’s ROUNDING

Posted on October 20, 2022 by robchristopher

Rounding [2022] 1. A reference to poisoned Bisquick. 2. Shoehorn. 3. A grid of fireworks.

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3 things about Jerzy Skolimowski’s EO

Posted on October 20, 2022 by robchristopher

EO [2022] 1. EO helps himself to a carrot from the garland around his neck. 2. Reverse waterfall. 3. Offscreen zaps, offscreen bolt gun.

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3 things about Céline Sciamma’s PETITE MAMAN

Posted on October 19, 2022 by robchristopher

Petite Maman [2021] 1. Carefully cutting lengths of twine with which to bind the twigs together. 2. “Is this music from the future?” 3. When, at the end, she calls her Marion.

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