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3 things about David Lean’s THE PASSIONATE FRIENDS

Posted on August 10, 2024 by robchristopher

The Passionate Friends [1949] 1. A lunch that lasts so long the afternoon transitions into twilight; they watch the lights coming on outside from the balcony. 2. The curve of the tracks. 3. He sets down her drink on the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Francisca Alegría’s THE COW WHO SANG A SONG INTO THE FUTURE

Posted on August 8, 2024 by robchristopher

The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future [2022] 1. He shows her the motorcycle he’s restoring.2. Bovine breathing.3. The bees return.

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3 things about Boaz Yakin’s FRESH

Posted on August 6, 2024 by robchristopher

Fresh [1994] 1. She quietly squeezes her throat. 2. A trailer home in a vacant lot. 3. Textbooks.

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3 things about THE RESCUERS

Posted on August 5, 2024 by robchristopher

The Rescuers [1977] 1. Set in a swamp and not a single Black character. 2. Taking shelter from the rain under a mailbox. 3. Alligator waterski.

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3 things about Richard Shepard’s THE LINGUINI INCIDENT

Posted on August 4, 2024 by robchristopher

The Linguini Incident [1991] 1. Complaining about her hairdo. 2. Bowie pummeling a chicken. 3. Andre Gregory laughing maniacally. The new Director’s Cut. It’s very amiable but not as funny as it should be. David Bowie, of course, has infinite … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jerry Jameson’s AIRPORT ’77

Posted on August 3, 2024 by robchristopher

Airport ’77 [1977] 1. Their only pairing outside of Bell, Book and Candle yet James Stewart and Jack Lemmon don’t even trade dialog in their one scene together. 2. Dorothy plays a video game. 3. Why exactly is Julie on … Continue reading →

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3 things about Luis Buñuel’s EL (THIS STRANGE PASSION)

Posted on August 1, 2024 by robchristopher

El [1953] 1. A tableaux of unwashed feet. 2. He says, “We’ll do anything you like,” then proceeds to veto her every suggestion. 3. “Few men possess so keen a sense of justice as I.” Another of Buñuel’s unjustly neglected … Continue reading →

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3 things about Stephen Frears’ THE GRIFTERS

Posted on July 31, 2024 by robchristopher

The Grifters [1990] 1. A bag of oranges and a towel. 2. An empty room that the sucker never sees. 3. “Sooner or later, the lightning hits. I don’t want to be around when it hits you.”

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3 things about Robert Altman’s 3 WOMEN

Posted on July 30, 2024 by robchristopher

3 Women [1977] 1. “Hi, Pat.” “Millie. You’re back.” “I hadn’t been anywhere.” 2. She goes to write in her diary but her pen has run dry. She gives in and turns out the light. 3. A large pile of … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Siodmak’s THE FILE ON THELMA JORDON

Posted on July 29, 2024 by robchristopher

The File on Thelma Jordon [1949] 1. Erasing then reapplying fingerprints. 2. No hangover the next day? Come on. 3. Gloved hand drawing the eyelids closed.

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