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Author Archives: robchristopher
3 things about Nicole Holofcener’s PLEASE GIVE
Please Give [2010] 1. She has a fleeting vision of the dead woman sitting in her chair, the one she’s just purchased. 2. A dented can of juice spilled all over the kitchen floor is the the first sign that … Continue reading
3 things about Mike Mills’ BEGINNERS
Beginners [2010] 1. “We had the good fortune to feel a kind of sadness our parents didn’t have time for.” 2. On the wall above his couch is a still from Andy Warhol’s Empire. 3. He asks her how she … Continue reading
3 things about F.W. Murnau’s THE LAST LAUGH
The Last Laugh [1924] 1. He comes in to get out of the rain for a moment, sits down. His leg is acting up again. The bellboy gives him a quick drink. Meanwhile, the manager shakes his head disapprovingly and … Continue reading
3 things about Robert Altman’s 3 WOMEN
3 Women [1977] 1. Dr. Maas shakes the timecard as if it were a Polaroid. 2. The wines for the evening: Tickled Pink and Lemon Satin. 3. On the corkboard in the bedroom, a cutout from a magazine declares: “Clean … Continue reading
3 things about Alexander Mackendrick’s SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
Sweet Smell of Success [1957] 1. He snaps one, two, three and the bass player swings into action. The camera pans across the band. 2. Car exhaust on his pant leg. 3. “What am I, a bowl of fruit? A … Continue reading
3 things about Darryl F. Zanuck’s THE LONGEST DAY
The Longest Day [1962] 1. “Wounds my heart with a monotonous languor.” 2. Click-click of the rifle. 3. The end credits take great care to let us know that everything is “alphabetically listed.” Bonus: the presence of two Bond villains … Continue reading
3 things about François Ozon’s POTICHE
Potiche [2010] 1. She opens up a desk drawer, takes out a can of hairspray, and gives herself a quick touchup. 2. A suede-wrapped telephone? 3. She suddenly appears in the market, surrounded by members of the press. He looks … Continue reading
3 things about Woody Allen’s MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY
Manhattan Murder Mystery [1993] 1. “I can’t listen to that much Wagner. I start to get the urge to conquer Poland.” 2. A tight, thick skirt. And booties. With little socks. 3. The men watch Angelica Huston as she walks … Continue reading
3 things about Aram Avakian’s 11 HARROWHOUSE
11 Harrowhouse [1974] 1. Candice Bergen driving a fast red sports car, a copy of the I Ching on the seat beside her. 2. John Gielgud shouts, “I don’t care if they’re on pot!” 3. Champagne bottle nestled in the box … Continue reading
3 things about David Cronenberg’s EASTERN PROMISES
Eastern Promises [2007] 1. “You might want to leave room.” He puts the cigarette out on his tongue, throws his tie over his shoulder, and takes up the pliers. He begins to snip off the corpse’s fingers. 2. He delicately … Continue reading
