Monthly Archives: October 2023

3 things about Rouben Mamoulian’s DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE

Posted on October 16, 2023 by robchristopher

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde [1931] 1. “Forgive me, my dear. You see, I hurt you because I love you. I want you! What I want, I get!” 2. The look on her face when she realizes that he’s back. … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Peter Blatty’s THE EXORCIST III

Posted on October 15, 2023 by robchristopher

The Exorcist III [1990] 1. The way he lifts the sheet, the expression of confirmation. 2. An old woman scrambling around the ceiling. 3. Peeling away of the ear.

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3 things about Jane Campion’s IN THE CUT

Posted on October 14, 2023 by robchristopher

In the Cut [2003] 1. She cradles the plastic shopping bag. 2. “Come here, sit on my lap. Help me put my earring back on.” 3. Miniature lighthouse on his desk.

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3 things about Clare Cooney’s DEPARTING SENIORS

Posted on October 12, 2023 by robchristopher

Departing Seniors [2023] 1. “You didn’t even hit me! You’re a pitcher!” 2. Pumpkin spice latte in May. (Gaffe?) 3. She examines the score for the serenade found in his trumpet case.

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3 things about Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ASAKO I & II

Posted on October 11, 2023 by robchristopher

Asako I & II [2018] 1. Haughty acting critique. 2. Earthquake in the dark. Offscreen chandelier crash. 3. Unfazed by the news, he offers to drive her back to Tokyo.

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s THE WRONG MAN

Posted on October 7, 2023 by robchristopher

The Wrong Man [1956] 1. Double image. The right man walks towards us until his face is on top of the wrong man’s face, and then he steps away, and now the two men have traded fates. 2. We know … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nanfu Wang’s IN THE SAME BREATH

Posted on October 6, 2023 by robchristopher

In the Same Breath [2021] 1. New Year’s to New Year’s. 2. Absurdly low figure of 3,000 fatalities. 3. The hospital worker scolds the ambulance crew: quit bringing patients here, we have no beds.

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3 things about Richard Fleischer’s THE LAST RUN

Posted on October 5, 2023 by robchristopher

The Last Run [1971] 1. Gutpunch in the hallway. 2. He makes sure both bodies are in the car and then he blows up the car. 3. Sideways crash on the edge of the beach.

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