Monthly Archives: February 2026

3 things about Stanley Kubrick’s BARRY LYNDON

Posted on February 22, 2026 by robchristopher

Barry Lyndon [1975] 1. He blows smoke in her face and then smiles sweetly. 2. “Mr. Barry, in my profession we hear many such stories. Yours is one of the most intriguing and touching I’ve heard in many weeks. Nevertheless, I’m afraid … Continue reading →

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3 things about Mike Hodges’ FLASH GORDON

Posted on February 21, 2026 by robchristopher

Flash Gordon [1980] 1. “Hurling your bodies into the void without the slightest inkling of who or what is out there.” 2. “How pathetic.” 3. “They armored me, girl!” 3 other things.

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3 things about Cecil B. DeMille’s UNION PACIFIC

Posted on February 20, 2026 by robchristopher

Union Pacific [1939] 1. Train barreling across a burning bridge. 2. To get all the workmen to the end of the line, he starts a rumor about gold. 3. Holding him down in a trough of water with a wagon … Continue reading →

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3 things about Hasse Ekman’s GIRL WITH HYACINTHS

Posted on February 19, 2026 by robchristopher

Girl with Hyacinths [1950] 1. She never finished writing the song, she explains, because her inspiration ended. 2. An untouched bottle of Cinzano. 3. He achieves sobriety but his painting turns banal.

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3 things about Luchino Visconti’s CONVERSATION PIECE

Posted on February 18, 2026 by robchristopher

Conversation Piece [1974] 1. Pop music from the other room clashing with the classical music on his bedside stereo. 2. He explains away the troubles in his past. “It was 1968.” 3. In a moment of loneliness, he invites them … Continue reading →

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3 things about Quentin Dupieux’s DAAAAAALI!

Posted on February 15, 2026 by robchristopher

Daaaaaalí! [2023] 1. He apologizes for the noise: it’s raining dead dogs. 2. The biggest film camera in the world. 3. Griping models. 3 other things.

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3 things about Coralie Fargeat’s THE SUBSTANCE

Posted on February 14, 2026 by robchristopher

The Substance [2024] 1. Knee-pop. 2. Snow on the sidewalk in LA? 3. The whole crew of the show studying her ass. 3 other things.

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3 things about Raoul Peck’s ORWELL: 2 + 2 = 5

Posted on February 12, 2026 by robchristopher

Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5 [2025] 1. “We cannot help this. When you are on a sinking ship, your thoughts will be about sinking ships.” 2. Prone to tuberculosis. Frequent smoker. 3. There’s no goosestepping in Britain because the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Cary Joji Fukunaga’s NO TIME TO DIE

Posted on February 8, 2026 by robchristopher

No Time to Die [2021] 1. Annoying screenwriting tick: Bond repeatedly telling people, “Talk to me.” 2. Rappelling the skyscraper at dusk. 3. Side-kicking a baddie in a killer dress. 3 other things.

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3 things about Mervyn LeRoy’s RANDOM HARVEST

Posted on February 7, 2026 by robchristopher

Random Harvest [1942] 1. Alone and terrified in the midst of an overjoyed, boisterous crowd. 2. Pained look on the Reverend’s face at the offkey organist’s singing. 3. A creaking gate, a treebranch that sags.

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