Monthly Archives: December 2023

3 things about Frank Capra’s MEET JOHN DOE

Posted on December 20, 2023 by robchristopher

Meet John Doe [1941] 1. Capra laying it on awfully thick: “You want to be honest, don’t you? Well, you don’t have to die to keep the John Doe idea alive! Someone already died for that once! The first John … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Montgomery’s LADY IN THE LAKE

Posted on December 18, 2023 by robchristopher

Lady in the Lake [1946] 1. “I wonder how it would be to discuss this over a couple of ice cubes. Would you care to try?” 2. Dragging himself along on his hands and knees. 3. “Kill him! Hello, honey. … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Huston’s THE DEAD

Posted on December 17, 2023 by robchristopher

The Dead [1987] 1. She attempts to describe galoshes to her. 2. Flaming pudding. 3. Snow falling all over Ireland.

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3 things about Hayao Miyazaki’s THE BOY AND THE HERON

Posted on December 16, 2023 by robchristopher

The Boy and the Heron [2023] 1. His mother turns to goo. 2. Parakeet droppings. 3. Rushing towards the flames.

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3 things about A.V. Rockwell’s A THOUSAND AND ONE

Posted on December 11, 2023 by robchristopher

A Thousand and One [2023] 1. “She’s been in treatment a few times. She’ll come home when she’s ready.” 2. Asking her white neighbor if she’s seen the super. 3. Looking at his bedroom for the last time.

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3 things about Preston Sturges’ THE BEAUTIFUL BLONDE FROM BASHFUL BEND

Posted on December 10, 2023 by robchristopher

The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend [1949] 1. Repeating bullet splash. 2. Organ with foot pumps. 3. A ring from Paris. Now that I’ve finally seen it, it pains me to say that this is indeed Preston Sturges’s worst film. … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Lowery’s THE GREEN KNIGHT

Posted on December 9, 2023 by robchristopher

The Green Knight [2021] 1. Beheaded puppet. 2. The consequences of not tipping well. 3. Gibbet at the crossroads.

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3 things about François Ozon’s THE CRIME IS MINE

Posted on December 8, 2023 by robchristopher

The Crime Is Mine [2023] 1. Sharing a bubble bath. 2. “Never judge someone by their actions. Judge someone by their motives.” 3. From his palatial office, a grand vista of the tire factory floor.

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3 things about Rebecca Miller’s PERSONAL VELOCITY

Posted on December 6, 2023 by robchristopher

Personal Velocity [2002] 1. Dashing outside so as not to wake her kids as she breaks down. 2. Like a redundant paragraph. 3. She places her hand on her stomach and smiles.

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3 things about Stanley Kramer’s IT’S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD

Posted on December 4, 2023 by robchristopher

It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad. Mad World [1963] 1. Stan Freberg is wearing a wedding ring. 2. Sylvester’s record collection includes an album by Lawrence Welk. 3. “What’s the matter, don’t you like the English?” 3 other things.

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