Monthly Archives: August 2023

3 things about Terence Davies’ DISTANT VOICES, STILL LIVES

Posted on August 9, 2023 by robchristopher

Distant Voices, Still Lives [1988] 1. He destroys the Christmas table and then orders her to clean it up. 2. Worried about his mother falling out of the window. 3. Scaffolding failure.

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3 things about John Patton Ford’s EMILY THE CRIMINAL

Posted on August 8, 2023 by robchristopher

Emily the Criminal [2022] 1. Feng shui. 2. She appropriates his box cutter strategy. 3. “Thank you. No more talking, just leave. Thank you so much for coming in.” “Hey, if you want to tell me what to do, put … Continue reading →

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3 things about Mamoru Oshii’s GHOST IN THE SHELL

Posted on August 2, 2023 by robchristopher

Ghost in the Shell [1995] 1. In attempting to pry open the tank, she rips her arms off. 2. Ports at the base of the skull. 3. Rapid typing.

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3 things about Chan-wook Park’s DECISION TO LEAVE

Posted on August 1, 2023 by robchristopher

Decision to Leave [2022] 1. Flies on the eyes. 2. The date of her mother’s death is the password for her phone. 3. Seawater slipping over the top of the sandpit.

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3 things about Tim Burton’s PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE

Posted on August 1, 2023 by robchristopher

Pee-wee’s Big Adventure [1985] 1. No basement in the Alamo. 2. “Her ghost.” 3. Chili dog for Terry.

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