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Author Archives: robchristopher
3 things about Joseph Kosinski’s TRON: LEGACY
TRON: Legacy [2010] 1. “You’re messing up my Zen thing, man!” 2. Aladdin Sane as played by Joel Grey. 3. Digital Wilhem scream.
3 things about Vincente Minnelli’s MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
Meet Me in St. Louis [1944] 1. “The Boy Next Door” consists of only three shots. 2. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Sparkly snood. 3. She violently smashes the snow people.
3 things about John Huston’s REFLECTIONS IN A GOLDEN EYE
Reflections in a Golden Eye [1967] 1. She stands on the stairs, looks down at him and says, “Have you ever been collared and dragged out into the street and thrashed by a naked woman?” 2. Switchblade. Lifts the latch. … Continue reading
3 things about Arnaud Desplechin’s A CHRISTMAS TALE
A Christmas Tale [2008] 1. Catherine Deneuve refers to herself as “elderly.” Never! 2. The felt of the billiard table is electric green. The light coats the entire room, their faces as they sit at a table nearby, talking. 3. He … Continue reading
3 things about Morton DaCosta’s AUNTIE MAME
Auntie Mame [1958] 1. She holds the end of the hairpiece between her teeth and attempts to quickly braid it. 2. “Exclusively what and restricted to whom?” 3. The riding boots do not quite fit.
3 things about Arthur Penn’s MICKEY ONE
Mickey One [1965] 1. Franchot Tone: black blood vessel near the right temple. 2. “Al Jolson had 150 overcoats in his closet when he died!” 3. A sea of foamy flame retardant outside Marina City.
3 things about Glenn Ficarra & John Requa’s I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS
I Love You Phillip Morris [2009] 1. She’s praying. “And, Jesus, I never would’ve found that last coffee filter without your help.” 2. He spits over the side of the boat, wipes something off his lips. 3. A strategically placed … Continue reading
What punch should you serve at your party?
Fish House Punch of course. Although, be sure there’s plenty of food on hand to go along. And use small glasses. This stuff is potent.
3 things about Akira Kurosawa’s HIGH AND LOW
High and Low [1963] 1. Pink smoke. Several decades before a red coat. 2. Fingernails across sheet metal. 3. Soundtrack for the sting operation: “It’s Now or Never.”
3 things about Samuel Fuller’s SHOCK CORRIDOR
Shock Corridor [1963] 1. Her head is hidden in a nest of feathers. Each time she sings a phrase, a little plume of air shoots out. 2. He accidentally finds himself in the nympho ward. The ladies greedily fix their … Continue reading
