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3 things about Ken Russell’s WOMEN IN LOVE

Posted on September 11, 2012 by robchristopher

Women in Love [1969] 1. He describes the different ways to eat a fig. 2. She lies down on the bed and says, “You should try to love me a little more and want me a little less.” 3. After … Continue reading →

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3 things about Kevin Connor’s FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE

Posted on September 8, 2012 by robchristopher

From Beyond the Grave [1974] 1. A coffin lined with nails. 2. Margaret Leighton as Janis Joplin: floppy hat, glasses. 3. Smoke begins to fill the room–but only in the mirror.

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3 things about King Vidor’s THE CROWD

Posted on September 8, 2012 by robchristopher

The Crowd [1928] 1. Upon entering the room he is immediately accosted by a flapper. 2. Several decades before Psycho, an onscreen toilet. 3. Everyone and everything is making too much noise.

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3 things about Julie Taymor’s ACROSS THE UNIVERSE

Posted on September 3, 2012 by robchristopher

Across the Universe [2007] 1. “Do, do, do, do, do!” 2. Yes, she actually does come in through the bathroom window. Groan. 3. He sullenly leaves the room, cradling his bowl of fruit. Every generation gets the Bee Gees’ Sgt. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Martin Campbell’s CASINO ROYALE

Posted on September 2, 2012 by robchristopher

Casino Royale [2006] 1. “I’m the money.” “Every penny.” 2. The first time we see M’s husband? 3. Mr. White drags himself across the gravel driveway. 3 other things.

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Here I am in Woman’s World …

Posted on September 1, 2012 by robchristopher

Woman’s World, September 3, 2012, page 44:

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3 things about David Koepp’s PREMIUM RUSH

Posted on September 1, 2012 by robchristopher

Premium Rush [2012] 1. “Have you seen my thighs? Have you seen? My thighs?” 2. Wilhelm scream: a guy gets run over by a delivery truck. 3. Bullet through a book of puzzles.

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3 things about David Cronenberg’s COSMOPOLIS

Posted on August 30, 2012 by robchristopher

Cosmopolis [2012] 1. He asks the doctor about a spot on his side. “What do we do about this?” “Let it express itself.” 2. Her title: Chief Theoretical Officer. 3. A thick bundle of cords and wiring snakes its way … Continue reading →

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3 things about Harold Ramis’ GROUNDHOG DAY

Posted on August 27, 2012 by robchristopher

Groundhog Day [1993] 1. “What if there is no tomorrow? There wasn’t one today!” 2. Michael Shannon gets very excited about Wrestlemania tickets. 3. They kiss. It begins to snow. He looks up; is this new?

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3 things about Adam McKay’s THE OTHER GUYS

Posted on August 26, 2012 by robchristopher

The Other Guys [2010] 1. “Aim for the bushes.” 2. LRB. Little River Band. 3. Stuck in the middle of a driving range.

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