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3 things about Fred Newmeyer & Sam Taylor’s THE FRESHMAN

Posted on May 4, 2020 by robchristopher

The Freshman [1925] 1. Crossword puzzle. 2. Taking back the $10. 3. Replacement sweater.

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3 things about Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s CURE

Posted on May 2, 2020 by robchristopher

Cure [1997] 1. The sound of an empty washing machine. 2. An abrupt darkening of the room. On the ceiling above his head, a black spot appears. 3. Silently, the waitress picks up a knife and walks across the room.

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3 things about Alfonso Cuarón’s GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Posted on April 30, 2020 by robchristopher

Great Expectations [1998] 1. Completely nude, she stands in front of the window and looks into the building across the street at a little girl and her mother. 2. The last time we ever see her, she’s not wearing makeup. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Melina Matsoukas’s QUEEN & SLIM

Posted on April 28, 2020 by robchristopher

Queen & Slim [2019] 1. Frying catfish in a cast iron skillet. 2. They gradually take on the uniforms and conveyances that society and their circumstances have steered them to. 3. He smiles, passing the joint. “I knew you wanted … Continue reading →

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3 things about Wes Anderson’s ISLE OF DOGS

Posted on April 27, 2020 by robchristopher

Isle of Dogs [2018] 1. Advanced Tooth-and-Tail Recognition Software. 2. Harvey Keitel howling. 3. Wasabi-poison.

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3 things about Derek Jarman’s WAR REQUIEM

Posted on April 26, 2020 by robchristopher

War Requiem [1989] 1. The futility of digging trenches in mud. 2. Helmet sprouting grass. 3. The soldiers form a tableau.

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s THE DEADLY AFFAIR

Posted on April 24, 2020 by robchristopher

The Deadly Affair [1966] 1. She answers the door wearing a short robe, bare legs, and thick gray socks. 2. Lunch at the Serpentine Restaurant. 3. Completely sodden wool overcoat. 3 other things.

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3 things about D.W. Young’s THE BOOKSELLERS

Posted on April 21, 2020 by robchristopher

The Booksellers [2019] 1. A collection of purses. 2. She wraps her arms around the set of Balzac. “These are mine!” 3. Fran Lebowitz on seeing books in the garbage: “It’s like seeing a human head.”

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3 things about Paul Thomas Anderson’s MAGNOLIA

Posted on April 20, 2020 by robchristopher

Magnolia [1999] 1. Stripy knitted bed jacket. 2. “Yes, and I’m listening. Avidly, fella.” 3. His utter lack of posture on the sofa. 3 other things.

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3 things about Bo Hu’s AN ELEPHANT SITTING STILL

Posted on April 19, 2020 by robchristopher

An Elephant Sitting Still [2018] 1. “Surely he did not.” 2. On opposite escalators. 3. Why do they swap coats?

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