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3 things about Michael Mann’s THE INSIDER

Posted on June 23, 2013 by robchristopher

The Insider [1999] 1. He licks he lips. He can taste the story already. 2. “–a line, a whole line of people–“ 3. The mural on the wall behind him morphs into a vision of what he’s thinking.

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3 things about Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s UNCLE BOONMEE WHO CAN RECALL HIS PAST LIVES

Posted on June 19, 2013 by robchristopher

Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives [2010] 1. “Ghosts are not attached to places but to people, the living.” 2. Rows of lighted screens illuminate the field. 3. To shake off the hypnotism of the television, they go … Continue reading →

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I will not be be wearing pancake makeup on Wednesday.

Posted on June 17, 2013 by robchristopher

My book reading, which also features David Kodeski, is only two days away! If you love movies and/or libraries and/or live in Chicago, I hope to see you there. I won’t be wearing pancake makeup next week, but here’s what … Continue reading →

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3 things about Peter Hyams’ 2010: THE YEAR WE MAKE CONTACT

Posted on June 17, 2013 by robchristopher

2010: The Year We Make Contact [1984] 1. The Russian word for chicken (koo-reet-sa). 2. “Thank you for telling me the truth.” “You deserve it.” 3. On a new planet, a new monolith.

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3 things about Evan Goldberg & Seth Rogen’s THIS IS THE END

Posted on June 15, 2013 by robchristopher

This Is the End [2013] 1. “I tried to save Aziz!” 2. Cuddling Scarface-style. 3. The Exorcism of Jonah Hill. Not quite up to the brilliance of Pineapple Express, but still a wildly creative concoction. And surprisingly scary! It’s so … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Huston’s THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING

Posted on June 13, 2013 by robchristopher

The Man Who Would Be King [1975] 1. He uses the floor of the traincar as his watermelon spittoon. 2. “Kiss my royal arse.” “Not royal. Holy.” 3. Their laughter literally saves them.

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3 things about Richard Linklater’s BEFORE MIDNIGHT

Posted on June 11, 2013 by robchristopher

Before Midnight [2013] 1. “Everyone is dragged through their parents’ lives.” 2. She does her Marilyn Monroe impression. 3. Her untouched cup of tea. An oily sheen on the glasses of wine. Rumpled bedclothes.

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3 things about Costa-Gravas’ MISSING

Posted on June 10, 2013 by robchristopher

Missing [1982] 1. “Does the light bother you?” “No. Not at all.” She yanks another pillow over her head. 2. She awakens during the night. A white horse is galloping down the street, pursued by a jeep full of soldiers. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sam Peckinpah’s THE WILD BUNCH

Posted on June 9, 2013 by robchristopher

The Wild Bunch [1969] 1. Ernest Borgnine smiles. Ernest Borgnine chuckles. 2. Tobacco-stained teeth and beard. 3. He pours a trail of champagne from her toes to her thigh.

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3 things about Jonathan Frakes’ STAR TREK: INSURRECTION

Posted on June 8, 2013 by robchristopher

Star Trek: Insurrection [1998] 1. “In case of a water landing, I have been designed to act as a flotation device.” 2. He gets so upset he literally bursts a bloodvessel. 3. Curious, she caresses his bald head.

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