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3 things about Wim Wenders’ UNTIL THE END OF THE WORLD (Director’s Cut)

Posted on November 22, 2015 by robchristopher

Until the End of the World (Director’s Cut) [1991] 1. Lois Chiles, window, Vermeer. 2. “The present will look after itself. It’s our duty to realize the future using our imagination.” 3. Happy Birthday video conference call in outer space. … Continue reading →

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Questions and answers.

Posted on November 21, 2015 by robchristopher

Courtesy Andy Steadham, I’m pleased to offer this video of the post-screening Q & A from the film’s world premiere! The dapper gentleman facilitating things is Matthew Campbell, a programmer at the Denver Film Festival. Also participating are Dylan Lorenz, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Barry Levinson’s DINER

Posted on November 21, 2015 by robchristopher

Diner [1982] 1. Parallel soap opera in the TV studio. 2. “Who is Charlie Parker?” 3. He lifts the shaker, tips his head back, pours a stream of sugar into his mouth. Washes it down with some Coke.

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3 things about Laurie Anderson’s HEART OF A DOG

Posted on November 20, 2015 by robchristopher

Heart of a Dog [2015] 1. Lolabelle records a Christmas record. 2. Kierkegaard: “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” 3. Rotisseries. The smell of medicines and burnt flesh. Empty beds in the morning that … Continue reading →

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3 things about Howard Hawks’ MONKEY BUSINESS

Posted on November 17, 2015 by robchristopher

Monkey Business [1952] 1. “Not yet, Cary.” 2. Coffee balancing act. 3. Hank’s mohawk.

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3 things about Sam Mendes’ SPECTRE

Posted on November 16, 2015 by robchristopher

Spectre [2015] 1. Hyper-octo-sexual title sequence. 2. Loafers, no socks, pants that are too short. Impaired fashion sense. 3. “Brothers. They always know which buttons to press.”

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3 things about George Dunning’s YELLOW SUBMARINE

Posted on November 16, 2015 by robchristopher

Yellow Submarine [1968] 1. Pop-up Santa Claus. 2. Gas pump, pyramid, necktie. 3. “Carnation!”

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3 things about Curtis Bernhardt’s POSSESSED

Posted on November 15, 2015 by robchristopher

Possessed [1947] 1. Dissolve from water pitcher to dark water. 2. “The polka has changed a lot since it was in my day. Something new has been added.” 3. She leans against the quilted headboard, staring straight ahead with a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Richard Quine’s HOTEL

Posted on November 15, 2015 by robchristopher

Hotel [1967] 1. Still wearing his flesh-colored latex gloves, the thief helps himself to a Life Savers from the nightstand. 2. The NAACP representative goes into the strip joint and inquires into the whereabouts of the mysterious doctor, whom he … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gary Keys’ MEMORIES OF DUKE

Posted on November 14, 2015 by robchristopher

Memories of Duke [1980] 1. He leaves the piano to groove to the band. 2. When he was with Chick Webb, Johnny Hodges’ nickname was Polly. 3. “Whether you were black, white, grizzled or gray, any musician would want to … Continue reading →

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