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3 things about Sarah Smith & Barry Cook’s ARTHUR CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 20, 2018 by robchristopher

Arthur Christmas [2011] 1. “Converting milk and cookies to biofuel.” 2. Three pieces of sticky tape. 3. A really big map. Thank you Keith Phipps for the suggestion!

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3 things about Anthony Mann’s WINCHESTER ’73

Posted on December 19, 2018 by robchristopher

Winchester ’73 [1953] 1. “Are we going to quarrel?” he asks wearily. 2. Time for a quick cup of coffee before the attack. 3. Rock Hudson as an Indian chief, Tony Curtis as a cavalry soldier!

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3 things about David Mackenzie’s OUTLAW KING

Posted on December 18, 2018 by robchristopher

Outlaw King [2018] 1. Horses’ hooves, apples, mud. 2. Suspended in a hanging cage. 3. Impalement galore.

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Kevin Eskew joins ROY’S WORLD

Posted on December 17, 2018 by robchristopher

I am pleased to announce that animator Kevin Eskew has come onboard Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. Alongside Lilli Carré’s work, his animation will help the Roy stories come to life. Originally hailing from Indianapolis, Kevin attended the Animation Program … Continue reading →

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3 things about Kelly Reichardt’s CERTAIN WOMEN

Posted on December 17, 2018 by robchristopher

Certain Women [2016] 1. At the food court, she watches a teen in ceremonial dress order some Asian food. 2. Sliding open the bar door to reveal a magnificent view. Day after day after day. 3. “No privacy.” 3 other … Continue reading →

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3 things about Peter Sullivan’s CHRISTMAS TWISTER

Posted on December 16, 2018 by robchristopher

Christmas Twister [2012] 1. CHRISTAMS TWISTER. The film’s misspelled title card is the most shocking thing of all. 2. They just stand there and watch Bryan die! That’s no way to get him to ask you out on a date! … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Byrne’s TRUE STORIES

Posted on December 13, 2018 by robchristopher

True Stories [1986] 1. Multiple instances of red drapes. 2. A coffee machine in the bedroom of Miss Rollings. 3. “What else is a field good for but building houses?” It’s hard to overstate how important this film has been … Continue reading →

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3 things about Richard Curtis’s LOVE ACTUALLY

Posted on December 11, 2018 by robchristopher

Love Actually [2003] 1. Hearty rendition of “Good King Wenceslas.” 2. “Now, which doll shall we give Daisy’s little friend Emily? The one that looks like a transvestite or the one that looks like a dominatrix?” 3. He encourages his … Continue reading →

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3 things about Todd Haynes’ CAROL

Posted on December 10, 2018 by robchristopher

Carol [2015] 1. Flung out of space. 2. No bullets. 3. A long pause. “No, I don’t think so.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Ava DuVernay’s A WRINKLE IN TIME

Posted on December 7, 2018 by robchristopher

A Wrinkle in Time [2018] 1. Glitter lips. 2. “It’s just a physics thing. The classic slingshot maneuver.” 3. It’s not food, it’s sand.

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