Monthly Archives: August 2025

3 things about Sandi Tan’s SHIRKERS

Posted on August 11, 2025 by robchristopher

Shirkers [2018] 1. Going from ATM to ATM, methodically draining their savings accounts. 2. 70 film canisters but no sound reels. 3. An “original idea” lifted from Paris, Texas.

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3 things about Ken Hughes’ THE INTERNECINE PROJECT

Posted on August 10, 2025 by robchristopher

The Internecine Project [1974] 1. He hates women but loves cats. 2. Glowing blue neon sign in the parking lot: BEACH CLUB. 3. Poison pages.

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3 things about Don Siegel’s THE VERDICT

Posted on August 7, 2025 by robchristopher

The Verdict [1946] 1. “There’s always a clue. If you can find it.” 2. A love note left in the pocket of the corpse. 3. He tries to move in for a kiss, then gracefully withdraws.

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3 things about Don Siegel’s THE BLACK WINDMILL

Posted on August 6, 2025 by robchristopher

The Black Windmill [1974] 1. Blood dripping between the slats of the floor. 2. Fuzzy white necktie. 3. Quick naked Polaroid.

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3 things about Akiva Schaffer’s THE NAKED GUN

Posted on August 4, 2025 by robchristopher

The Naked Gun [2025] 1. Deceptive office coat rack. 2. “I picked up your knife for you.” 3. Bonding with the kids over a beer.

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An autumn of martinis

Posted on August 3, 2025 by robchristopher

My Last Martini will be all over the place the next few months (and beyond?) I am so excited! September 5 + 14, 2025: Lake County Film Festival, Grayslake, IL September 10 – 14, 2025: Soo Film Festival, Sault Ste. … Continue reading →

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