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Author Archives: robchristopher
3 things about Eric Friedler’s IT MUST SCHWING: THE BLUE NOTE STORY
It Must Schwing: The Blue Note Story [2018] 1. Herbie Hancock demonstrates Francis Wolff’s dance. 2. “He was a con man. A great drummer, no doubt about it. I was at Art’s funeral. There were four women there. All ‘Mrs. … Continue reading
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3 things about Hong Sang-soo’s CLAIRE’S CAMERA
Claire’s Camera [2017] 1. They sit at the table together in silence. She gets out her phone and Googles him. 2. A strange mural. 3. “I’m fifty!”
3 things about Paul Verhoeven’s FLESH+BLOOD
Flesh+Blood [1985] 1. “Fingers were made before forks. And you can do a lot more with ’em.” 2. Mandrake myth. 3. Dog in the pitcher.
3 things about Quentin Tarantino’s ONCE UPON A TIME … IN HOLLYWOOD
Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood [2019] 1. Across the street from the theater is a shop featuring a sign for Stan’s Donuts. 2. Goosing the blender. 3. He laughs to himself, adding, “That train has left the station.”
3 things about Richard Lester’s CUBA
Cuba [1979] 1. The soldier has sliced off an ear of the dead rebel and added it to his collection. Cut to Brooke Adams adjusting her earrings. 2. “Jingle Bell Rock” strip-tease number. 3. Fidel laughs heartily at the Americans … Continue reading
3 things about Anthony Mann’s STRANGE IMPERSONATION
Strange Impersonation [1946] 1. No more than 10cc’s. 2. Kindly plastic surgeon. 3. “But I couldn’t have murdered Nora Goodrich! I am Nora Goodrich!”
3 things about Joshua Marston’s COME SUNDAY
Come Sunday [2018] 1. He flies first class. 2. “I can’t believe he turned on you like that.” “He’s been waiting for the chance for 25 years.” 3. He gently dips his hand into the river.
3 things about Edgar Wright’s BABY DRIVER
Baby Driver [2017] 1. Delicate facial scars. 2. Listening by vibration. 3. When they enter the room he’s packing up his collection of toy cars.
3 things about Shawn Convey’s AMONG WOLVES
Among Wolves [2016] 1. Massive gut, tight plaid pants. 2. A lightning storm and the clack of heels on pavement. 3. Surveying the valley where there was heavy fighting.
