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3 things about Richard Brooks’s CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

Posted on May 13, 2018 by robchristopher

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof [1958] 1. “What is the victory of a cat on a hot tin roof?” “Just stayin’ on it, I guess. Long as she can.” 2. Brown cashmere robe. 3. She obediently locks the bedroom … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jack Smight’s HARPER

Posted on May 12, 2018 by robchristopher

Harper [1966] 1. “The bottom is loaded with nice people, Albert. Only cream and bastards rise.” 2. The instrumentation of the rock band onscreen is a complete mismatch with the groovy music on the soundtrack, which includes a horn section. … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Woo’s FACE/OFF

Posted on May 8, 2018 by robchristopher

Face/Off [1997] 1. She’s honestly going to keep her diary in an unlocked desk drawer where just anyone, including her own husband and daughter, can read it? 2. “Do you have protection?” 3. An invading flock of pigeons.

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3 things about Robert Towne’s TEQUILA SUNRISE

Posted on May 7, 2018 by robchristopher

Tequila Sunrise [1988] 1. “I’m under the weather. Heavily.” 2. Herradura ad on the back of the bus. 3. Sanborn’s sex sax. Mel Gibson’s American accent is as unconvincing as pretty much everything else about this movie. However, as a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Akira Kurosawa’s THE HIDDEN FORTRESS

Posted on May 6, 2018 by robchristopher

The Hidden Fortress [1958] 1. He gives them five bars of silver for the horse. 2. “They’re all inferior but choose one.” 3. The soldiers flee and are immediately shot by their own troops. 3 other things.

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3 things about Elia Kazan’s PANIC IN THE STREETS

Posted on May 5, 2018 by robchristopher

Panic in the Streets [1950] 1. Coffee warehouse chase. 2. Fitch and Blackie take turns cradling Poldi. 3. Irritating, unwanted advice from the neighbor.

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3 things about Robert De Niro’s THE GOOD SHEPHERD

Posted on April 30, 2018 by robchristopher

The Good Shepherd [2006] 1. Hearing aid in the bottom of his teapot. 2. Two pairs of identical black shoes, smartly polished. 3. Spiraling towards the rainforest floor. Where’s John le Carré when you need him?

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3 things about Sam Mendes’ SPECTRE

Posted on April 21, 2018 by robchristopher

Spectre [2015] 1. “Prick.” 2. Hildebrand safehouse. 3. First time we’ve seen Moneypenny’s boyfriend? 3 other things.

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3 things about Lucrecia Martel’s ZAMA

Posted on April 19, 2018 by robchristopher

Zama [2017] 1. The Governor has nails painted red. 2. Whose ears? 3. “Stay calm and you’ll live.”

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3 things about Robert Altman’s IMAGES

Posted on April 18, 2018 by robchristopher

Images [1972] 1. It’s cold, do you want a drink, thrown back onto the bed. It’s cold, do you want a drink, thrown back onto the bed. It’s cold, do you want a drink, thrown back onto the bed. 2. … Continue reading →

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