Monthly Archives: July 2026

3 things about Mark Jenkin’s ROSE OF NEVADA

Posted on July 7, 2026 by robchristopher

Rose of Nevada [2025] 1. Instructions on gutting the fish. “Head to asshole. Head to asshole.”2. A carved message.3. Red flowers, green sea.

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3 things about Paul Bogart’s SKIN GAME

Posted on July 6, 2026 by robchristopher

Skin Game [1971] 1. “You dare lay a hand on a servant of the Lord!” And then he belatedly notices the glass of whiskey in his hand. 2. He instantly shifts his elocution into slave talk. 3. Coming to the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Wes Anderson’s THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME

Posted on July 5, 2026 by robchristopher

The Phoenician Scheme [2025] 1. Shoeboxes, a shirtbox, a glovebox. 2. He spells out the seating arrangements. 3. Disinfecting the wound with a champaign cocktail.

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3 things about Joe Dante’s GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH

Posted on July 4, 2026 by robchristopher

Gremlins 2: The New Batch [1990] 1. “I know you think I’m insane.”“Absolutely not. If you were, we couldn’t sue you.”2. A few dabs with a powder puff.3. Singing in the bathtub. 3 other things.

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s ANATOMY OF A MURDER

Posted on July 3, 2026 by robchristopher

Anatomy of a Murder [1959] 1. Fish lure strategically stuck between the pages of a law book.2. “I’m just a humble country lawyer trying to do the best I can against this brilliant prosecutor from the big city of Lansing.”3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s THE CHRISTOPHERS

Posted on July 2, 2026 by robchristopher

The Christophers [2025] 1. A small pride flag stuck in a jar in the entryway. 2. Stored in the bathtub.3. Fingers stuck with glue and feathers.

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3 things about P.J. Hogan’s MURIEL’S WEDDING

Posted on July 1, 2026 by robchristopher

Muriel’s Wedding [1994] 1. She has incinerated the lawn.2. Tim Simms.3. Beanbag zipper.

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