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3 things about the Coen Bros.’ THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS

Posted on December 1, 2018 by robchristopher

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs [2018] 1. “First time?” 2. “Goodnight, Mister Pocket.” 3. The variety of facial expressions caused by his breath.

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3 things about Paul Henreid’s DEAD RINGER

Posted on November 29, 2018 by robchristopher

Dead Ringer [1964] 1. Still wearing her shoes, she steps out of her panties. 2. The look on her face as she watches him being mauled to death. 3. Henry’s known all along. RIP FilmStruck 😦

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3 things about Compton Bennett’s THE SEVENTH VEIL

Posted on November 28, 2018 by robchristopher

The Seventh Veil [1945] 1. “If you can’t think anything better, play chromatic scales or a five fingers exercise. But spare me that suburban shopgirl trash!” 2. Hugh McDermott’s murky American accent. 3. Those last two shots nearly ruin the … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Lean’s THIS HAPPY BREED

Posted on November 27, 2018 by robchristopher

This Happy Breed [1944] 1. The first order of business when moving in is to put the kettle on. 2. Numerous parallels to It’s a Wonderful Life, including a Charleston scene! 3. “So you’ve come back, have you? You bad … Continue reading →

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3 things about Basil Dearden’s ALL NIGHT LONG

Posted on November 26, 2018 by robchristopher

All Night Long [1962] 1. Dave Brubeck and “It’s a Raggy Waltz” with an unaccompanied cigarette burning in an ashtray on top of the piano. 2. Using a China marker on the tape. 3. Drumming alone to a band that … Continue reading →

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3 things about Steve McQueen’s WIDOWS

Posted on November 25, 2018 by robchristopher

Widows [2018] 1. The house is located one block inside the boundary of the ward. 2. “What I’ve learned from watching people like my father is, you reap what you sow.” “Let’s hope so.” 3. Inside the Golden House restaurant, … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving! Aperitif cocktail recipe: 2 O’CLOCK WHISTLE

Posted on November 21, 2018 by robchristopher

Here’s what we’ll be serving as a “welcome” cocktail to our dinner guests. I tried to design a drink that was decidedly simple to make, bittersweet enough to stimulate the palate, and had a relatively low ABV (so that no … Continue reading →

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3 things about Djibril Diop Mambéty’s TOUKI BOUKI

Posted on November 19, 2018 by robchristopher

Touki Bouki [1973] 1. She tries to join them on the paddleboat but he waves her away. “Go over with the other women,” he says. 2. Red blood on a yellow cardoor. 3. “Excuse me, miss, haven’t I seen you … Continue reading →

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3 things about Vincent Sherman’s ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT

Posted on November 19, 2018 by robchristopher

All Through the Night [1942] 1. “You’re not a bad-looking character. I’d hate to see that fine nose of yours smeared all over your pan.” 2. Fire axe through Hitler’s portrait. 3. A Chinese man clobbers a Nazi.

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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s AND EVERYTHING IS GOING FINE

Posted on November 18, 2018 by robchristopher

And Everything Is Going Fine [2010] 1. Rubber garden hose. 2. Liking telling stories about life more than living life. 3. A veterinarian’s van.

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