Monthly Archives: February 2023

3 things about Carol Reed’s THE THIRD MAN

Posted on February 11, 2023 by robchristopher

The Third Man [1949] 1. Landlady wrapped in a quilt. 2. We never see the children in the hospital. 3. Fingers poking through the grate.

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3 things about Matt Wolf’s TEENAGE

Posted on February 9, 2023 by robchristopher

Teenage [2013] 1. Army uniforms for 13-year-olds. 2. The adult advises them to voluntarily change the teen canteen’s closing hours from 11 o’clock to 10:30 on weeknights. 3. “Mother, it’s just a hen party, what am I supposed to wear?” … Continue reading →

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3 things about Douglas Sirk’s THERE’S ALWAYS TOMORROW

Posted on February 6, 2023 by robchristopher

There’s Always Tomorrow [1956] 1. Fred standing alone in the rain, as cars zoom past and honk at him to get out of the way. 2. Shadows on her face of the raindrops on the windowpane. Several years before In … Continue reading →

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