Monthly Archives: June 2024

3 things about Takashi Yamazaki’s GODZILLA MINUS ONE

Posted on June 25, 2024 by robchristopher

Godzilla Minus One [2023] 1. Wrapped in paper, a packet of the other men’s photographs. 2. An additional feature. 3. Pollutants: nuclear waste, Freon.

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3 things about Saim Sadiq’s JOYLAND

Posted on June 24, 2024 by robchristopher

Joyland [2022] 1. He joins her in the women’s seating section of the train car. 2. Cellphone lights as temporary stage lighting. 3. Bullying with the wig.

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3 things about Aaron Wertheimer’s SKIPPERS

Posted on June 23, 2024 by robchristopher

Skippers [2018] 1. “I’m going to keep using your bathroom. I don’t care what you say, whenever you’re not around I am using your bathroom. I will force it out if I have to.” “Then enjoy the hemorrhoids, I hope … Continue reading →

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3 things about THE MANY ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH

Posted on June 21, 2024 by robchristopher

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh [1977] 1. Chuckling bee. 2. “Is there any left? “No there isn’t.” 3. Superfluous winking.

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3 things about William Friedkin’s TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A.

Posted on June 16, 2024 by robchristopher

To Live and Die in L.A. [1985] 1. Shot with his pants down. 2. Blood leaking from a dumpster. The sound of flies. 3. “You’re working for me now.”

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3 things about Giuliano Montaldo’s GRAND SLAM

Posted on June 15, 2024 by robchristopher

Grand Slam [1967] 1. “Where do you think you are, Indianapolis?!” 2. Dual cans of shaving cream. 3. Sweaty Kinski.

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3 things about David Hemmings’ JUST A GIGOLO

Posted on June 12, 2024 by robchristopher

Just a Gigolo [1978] 1. Oompah music does not automatically make a scene funny. 2. Dietrich and Bowie never actually appear in the same shot together. 3. Consternation about the goose.

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3 things about Bertrand Bonello’s COMA

Posted on June 11, 2024 by robchristopher

Coma [2022] 1. Answering questions in German as a form of multi-tasking. 2. She winces slightly; a chunky blender sound. 3. No free will.

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3 things about Bertrand Bonello’s NOCTURAMA

Posted on June 8, 2024 by robchristopher

Nocturama [2016] 1. Wine glasses with the labels still on. 2. She forgot to sign the back. 3. John Barry soundscape. 3 other things.

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3 things about Julian Schnabel’s BASQUIAT

Posted on June 7, 2024 by robchristopher

Basquiat [1996] 1. He stares at the empty room and then a stack of tires materializes.2. “Are you a black painter?”“I use a lot of colors, not only black.”3. Deciding he’d like the entire tin of caviar he asks Andy … Continue reading →

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