Monthly Archives: April 2026

3 things about François Ozon’s THE STRANGER

Posted on April 25, 2026 by robchristopher

The Stranger [2025] 1. He puts off opening the telegram as long as possible. 2. Armpit. 3. No Arabs allowed in the cinema.

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3 things about Akiva Schaffer & Jorma Taccone’s POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING

Posted on April 24, 2026 by robchristopher

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping [2016] 1. Matthew Modine with a peanut allergy. 2. Seal attacked by wolves. 3. “Conner’s music may not be what I listen to in my free time, but it seems to make so many people … Continue reading →

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3 things about Brian De Palma’s THE UNTOUCHABLES

Posted on April 23, 2026 by robchristopher

The Untouchables [1987] 1. Team, team, team. 2. Del Close just nails his scene. 3. “He’s in the car.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Daniel Kraus’ MUSICIAN

Posted on April 22, 2026 by robchristopher

Musician [2007] 1. Fax machine/phone/answering machine with the retail stickers still on it. 2. A variety of reference books on wine. 3. Driving through the rain from one gig to the next gig. 3 other things.

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3 things about Jonathan Demme’s MARRIED TO THE MOB

Posted on April 20, 2026 by robchristopher

Married to the Mob [1988] 1. Bathtub in the kitchen. 2. Forgot the onion rings. 3. Aggressive shampoo. 3 other things.

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3 things about Kaouther Ben Hania’s THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB

Posted on April 19, 2026 by robchristopher

The Voice of Hind Rajab [2025] 1. An interrupted game of rock, paper, scissors. 2. To blow off steam they play a shooter game together on their phones. 3. She tells her, “They need to sleep.”

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3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s NAQOYQATSI

Posted on April 18, 2026 by robchristopher

Naqoyqatsi [2002] 1. Rosy-cheeked Reagan. 2. Soldier circle loop. 3. Cardiogram fencing match. 3 other things.

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Crust Fund Pizza: The Motion Picture

Posted on April 17, 2026 by robchristopher

I’m thrilled to announce my new film project! Crust Fund Pizza slings alley pizzas for the benefit of the people who make Chicago a better place to live. John Carruthers started the project in August 2020. Once a month, he … Continue reading →

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3 things about Brian G. Hutton’s WHERE EAGLES DARE

Posted on April 12, 2026 by robchristopher

Where Eagles Dare [1968] 1. Ice axe in the bicep. 2. Clint says “We’ve got company” twice 3. The traitor is offered an alternate way out.

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3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s POWAQQATSI

Posted on April 11, 2026 by robchristopher

Powaqqatsi [1988] 1. Ropes across foreheads. 2. Bathing in the street using a fire hydrant. 3. Girl driving the donkey cart, sitting alongside an incapacitated (?) adult. 3 other things.

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