Author Archives: robchristopher

You, the Living [2007] 1. The entire building slowly pulls out of the station as the crowd on the platform waves goodbye. 2. “I can’t move my arm,” he says, “I can’t move my arm.” He falls over dead. A … Continue reading →

Flash Gordon [1980] 1. His outstretched hand hovers just about the quivering bed of leaves. 2. “Oh, would you leave me alone, I just got engaged!” 3. Max von Sydow’s eyeliner.

The Thief of Bagdad [1940] 1. The dog emerges from the water and promptly transforms into Sabu. 2. Veidt’s eyes. 3. Jaffar is hit with an arrow between the eyes and at once his mechanical horse falls to pieces. Everything … Continue reading →

Children of Paradise [1945] 1. Her Mona Lisa smile behind the glittering veil. 2. Baptiste shows everyone what he saw. 3. A knife stuck into a pocket of his waistcoat. He says, “I assure you that it does not have … Continue reading →

Brüno [2009] 1. Elton John sings the line “anal bleaching.” 2. Mexican furniture. 3. Kissing Milli.

Midnight Cowboy [1969] 1. Playing peekaboo with the Wonder Woman comic book. 2. Burning incense, strobe light. 3. She takes a $20 bill from her purse and says, simply, “Goodbye.” He takes it and walks away without looking back.