Monthly Archives: July 2026

3 things about Henry Hathaway’s NIAGRA

Posted on July 21, 2026 by robchristopher

Niagra [1953] 1. Nightmare: your honeymoon is invaded by a boisterous older couple who insists on filling every moment of every day for you. 2. Technicolor Marilyn Monroe in the front of the closed blinds, in silhouette. 3. Daydreaming about … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Huston’s THE ASPHALT JUNGLE

Posted on July 20, 2026 by robchristopher

The Asphalt Jungle [1950] 1. Smiling sadly, he looks up at her and says, “Don’t worry, baby. You’ll have plenty of trips.” 2. Hypnotized by a gyrating coed. 3. In the middle of the night she goes out and buys … Continue reading →

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3 things about Paul Weitz’s MOVING ON

Posted on July 19, 2026 by robchristopher

Moving On [2022] 1. Lily Tomlin pretending to be a fish. 2. “I’m gonna go. But Walter, this was not a dream.” “Well, I hope not. I want that bacon.” 3. A collection of love letters in a green shopping … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jacques Tati’s JOUR DE FETE

Posted on July 18, 2026 by robchristopher

Jour de fête [1949] 1. The truck bed becomes a desk. 2. He pounds on the piano and it begins to play a polka. 3. Crossing gate hangup. 3 other things.

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3 things about David Swift’s GOOD NEIGHBOR SAM

Posted on July 15, 2026 by robchristopher

Good Neighbor Sam [1964] 1. A vision of sheep in the elevator. 2. Posing with a pitcher of martinis, they jealously watch the other couple mambo from across the backyard. 3. Repainting every billboard in the dead of night.

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3 things about Phillip Noyce’s SLIVER

Posted on July 14, 2026 by robchristopher

Sliver [1993] 1. She insists that she likes California red.2. Pointless, unsexy panties moment.3. After shotting up all his equipment: “Get a life!”

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3 things about Roger Avary’s THE RULES OF ATTRACTION

Posted on July 13, 2026 by robchristopher

The Rules of Attraction [2002] 1. Jacking off to “Afternoon Delight.”2. Bud Cort: “It’s toe-tag time in Teen Town, again.”3. Splitscreen merge in the hallway.

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s MARNIE

Posted on July 11, 2026 by robchristopher

Marnie [1964] 1. Franks and coffee at Howard Johnson’s.2. The way she says, “Possibly.”3. Measuring out the corn syrup. 3 other things.

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3 things about Kelly Reichardt’s FIRST COW

Posted on July 10, 2026 by robchristopher

First Cow [2019] 1. His fancy boots draw attention.2. “I taste London in this cake.”3. Leaving the baby on the bar. 3 other things.

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3 things about Frederick Wiseman’s AT BERKELEY

Posted on July 9, 2026 by robchristopher

At Berkeley [2013] 1. One lawnmower for the entire campus.2. Robert Reich explains why faculty meetings are so long: everyone is used to hearing themselves talk for extended periods of time.3. A scattershot list of student demands, some of which … Continue reading →

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