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Author Archives: robchristopher
3 things about Luis Buñuel’s THE BRUTE
The Brute [1953] 1. The old woman lies in bed smoking a cigarette, pleading for money to buy medicine. 2. One by one she snips the heads off the flowers. 3. The old man waddles past his son’s corpse to … Continue reading
3 things about Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger’s THE RED SHOES
The Red Shoes [1948] 1. “It is much more disheartening to have to steal than to be stolen from.” 2. A ballroom made of drapes and chandeliers. 3. He bends down and takes off the red shoes. You can see … Continue reading
3 things about Kelly Reichardt’s OLD JOY
Old Joy [2006] 1. The dog’s name is Lucy. 2. “It’s all one thing now. There’s trees in the city, and garbage in the forest.” 3. His hand loosens its grip.
3 things about Wim Wenders’ PARIS, TEXAS
Paris, Texas [1984] 1. Dean Stockwell compares shoe sizes with Harry Dean Stanton. 2. Star Wars bedsheets. 3. He stops playing with his toys. He slowly stands up, walks over and puts his arms around her.
3 things about Todd Solondz’s LIFE DURING WARTIME
Life During Wartime [2009] 1. “No, I dried myself off with some paper towels.” 2. Charlotte Rampling: “I see a man. He’s alone. He’s straight. And that’s good enough for me.” 3. Allison Janney’s v-neck tanline.
3 things about Stuart Gordon’s STUCK
Stuck [2007] 1. “It’s your choice.” This line is repeated three times. 2. The dog gnaws on the bone sticking out of his leg. 3. He floors it, pinning her against the wall. He turns off the ignition. “Help me!” … Continue reading
3 things about Michael Haneke’s 71 FRAGMENTS OF A CHRONOLOGY OF CHANCE
71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance [1994] 1. He hesitates. Then he cuts the lock, quietly removes every handgun from the rack. He puts them in a gym bag. 2. After he slaps her she almost leaves the table. … Continue reading
3 things about Spike Lee’s INSIDE MAN
Inside Man [2006] 1. “Last time I had my johnson pulled this hard it cost me five bucks.” “Five bucks?” “Tijuana, don’t ask.” 2. As he’s dragged across the floor, screaming, he topples a stack of books, pulls out a … Continue reading
3 things about Daisy von Scherler Mayer’s PARTY GIRL
Party Girl [1995] 1. “He’s not a dick, he’s a patron.” 2. Rows of books standing up, the pages spread fan-style, airdrying. 3. “We still have to hang the pinata and make the hash browns.”
3 things about Paul Thomas Anderson’s MAGNOLIA
Magnolia [1999] 1. “Do you still want the peanut butter, bread, and cigarettes?” 2. Under her breath: “Motherfucker.” 3. The frog on the hood is still breathing.
