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3 things about François Girard’s THIRTY TWO SHORT FILMS ABOUT GLENN GOULD

Posted on January 26, 2026 by robchristopher

Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould [1993] 1. Quick Don McKellar appearance, just before Gould signs his “final” autograph. 2. Exploring the inside of a piano that’s being played. 3. Pharmacopeia.

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3 things about Albert Serra’s PACIFICTION

Posted on January 25, 2026 by robchristopher

Pacifiction [2022] 1. “I invite myself.” 2. Choking by the pool. 3. Red wake.

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3 things about Elaine May’s A NEW LEAF

Posted on January 22, 2026 by robchristopher

A New Leaf [1971] 1. Two or three times a week. 2. “Marriage? You mean to a woman?” “Yes, sir. That is what I had in mind. It’s the only way to acquire property without labor.” 3. Lost frond. 3 … Continue reading →

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3 things about Mohammad Reza Aslani’s CHESS OF THE WIND

Posted on January 13, 2026 by robchristopher

Chess of the Wind [1976] 1. Persian carpets everywhere. 2. They place his corpse in the bottomless jar. 3. In a single shot, we begin by seeing the past and end by seeing the present.

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3 things about Phil Karlson’s 99 RIVER STREET

Posted on January 12, 2026 by robchristopher

99 River Street [1953] 1. He confronts himself in the mirror at the gym. 2. Concealed behind the aquarium. 3. “What if my name was Pauline?” 3 other things.

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3 things about Oliver Hermanus’s THE HISTORY OF SOUND

Posted on January 11, 2026 by robchristopher

The History of Sound [2025] 1. Curled up alone on the floor next to a piano in the empty room. 2. He gently takes his hand and presses it against his throat. 3. A leather case found in the attic … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alain Guiraudie’s MISERICORDIA

Posted on January 10, 2026 by robchristopher

Misericordia [2024] 1. He explains that he often finds excuses to run into Jérémie. 2. Silent omelets. 3. “Let’s start with sleeping.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Josh Safdie’s MARTY SUPREME

Posted on January 9, 2026 by robchristopher

Marty Supreme [2025] 1. Handcuffed wearing a towel. 2. “I’m Hitler’s worst nightmare.” 3. A stack of dirty pictures with a couple real bills on top.

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3 things about Béla Ternovszky’s CAT CITY

Posted on January 5, 2026 by robchristopher

Cat City [1986] 1. A music video promo for the 4 Gangsters. 2. From kimono to hang-glider. 3. Double-pleated slacks on a mouse.

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3 things about Jack Conway’s LOVE CRAZY

Posted on January 4, 2026 by robchristopher

Love Crazy [1941] 1. Willoughby, Ward Willoughby. 2. Boob spindle. 3. “I don’t know what he expects to gain by acting like an idiot.” “Isn’t he always like that?” 3 other things.

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