Author Archives: robchristopher

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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3 things about David Zucker’s THE NAKED GUN: FROM THE FILES OF POLICE SQUAD!

Posted on April 10, 2026 by robchristopher

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! [1988] 1. “By the way, I faked every orgasm.” 2. Extra tinkles. 3. Manhandling her up the stairs. 3 other things.

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3 things about Stephen Roberts’ THE STORY OF TEMPLE DRAKE

Posted on April 9, 2026 by robchristopher

The Story of Temple Drake [1933] 1. The judge removes a bottle of whiskey from his desk and pours two drinks, one for himself and one for his future son-in-law. During Prohibition. 2. Post-rape catatonia. 3. “Be proud of her. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Mike Cheslik’s HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS

Posted on April 7, 2026 by robchristopher

Hundreds of Beavers [2022] 1. A heart filled with adorable maggots. 2. Uninterested gay rabbits. 3. Squeezing water out of the log.

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3 things about Josh Margolin’s THELMA

Posted on April 6, 2026 by robchristopher

Thelma [2024] 1. His mom announces she needs to cry. 2. Crimping his oxygen tube. 3. Gratuitous trash can explosion.

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