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3 things about Mitchell Leisen’s REMEMBER THE NIGHT

Posted on December 29, 2019 by robchristopher

Remember the Night [1940] 1. On the other side of the doorway, bottomless gloom. 2. “You made me understand.” “No, dear. It was love that made you understand.” 3. She casts aside her flimsy nightdress. 3 other things.

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3 things about J. J. Abrams’ STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER

Posted on December 28, 2019 by robchristopher

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker [2019] 1. Punch & Judy show. 2. John Williams cameo. 3. Creepy kiss before dying.

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3 things about William Keighley’s THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER

Posted on December 27, 2019 by robchristopher

The Man Who Came to Dinner [1942] 1. Her tiny little winter hat. 2. “Say something tender.” “Beverly, darling.” 3. “You still got ants in your glance.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Bob Clark’s BLACK CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 26, 2019 by robchristopher

Black Christmas [1974] 1. CU hockey mask. 2. “It’s a new exchange.” 3. He grabs her by the hair.

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3 things about Preston Sturges’ THE MIRACLE OF MORGAN’S CREEK

Posted on December 21, 2019 by robchristopher

The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek [1943] 1. Walking through the screen door. 2. Zipperpuss. 3. She replies at lightning speed, while stuttering: “K-O-C-K-E-N-L-O-C-K-E-R.”

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ROY’S WORLD is now represented by Jordan Mattos!

Posted on December 20, 2019 by robchristopher

Jordan Mattos of Aspect Ratio Films is now handling worldwide sales for the documentary. He has facilitated sales and distribution of many outstanding indie features, including such recent films as CUBBY and BLOOD PARADISE. We are thrilled to welcome him … Continue reading →

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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s THE LAUNDROMAT

Posted on December 17, 2019 by robchristopher

The Laundromat [2019] 1. Cows and bananas. The way Gary Oldman pronounces “bananas.” 2. It’s all shells. 3. Statue of Liberty with a hairbrush.

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3 things about Tim Burton’s BATMAN RETURNS

Posted on December 14, 2019 by robchristopher

Batman Returns [1992] 1. What is Jan Hooks doing in this movie? I don’t know, but for about 45 seconds while she’s onscreen everything comes alive. 2. In neon, HELL HERE. 3. Penguin pallbearers. Blech.

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3 things about Archie L. Mayo’s THE PETRIFIED FOREST

Posted on December 13, 2019 by robchristopher

The Petrified Forest [1936] 1. “Joseph, let us see if their car will function.” 2. Two black men share a moment at the bar. 3. Intimate kiss under the table. 3 other things.

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3 things about Victor Fleming’s THE WIZARD OF OZ

Posted on December 12, 2019 by robchristopher

The Wizard of Oz [1939] 1. Farmland just outside Emerald City. 2. Musical quotation from “A Night on Bald Mountain.” 3. “Silence, whippersnapper!” 3 other things.

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