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Author Archives: robchristopher
3 Things
M. Butterfly [1993] 1. “He never explored my body.” 2. She sits on top of him, in his lap. They writhe gently. He is still dressed but sweaty. 3. As he stands in the street, the water splatters his tuxedo. … Continue reading
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3 things about Charlie Chaplin’s THE GOLD RUSH
The Gold Rush [1925] 1. Charlie’s back to the camera. He watches all the dancers. 2. He pours the canteen into the stove to help start the fire. 3. Charlie takes a look at all the snow piled in front … Continue reading
3 things about Joon-ho Bong’s THE HOST
The Host [2006] 1. His hand shaking, holding the bucket of change. 2. They take a flesh sample from his shoulder. 3. She dies at the end. In a different film, she wouldn’t.
3 things about Andrew Wagner’s STARTING OUT IN THE EVENING
Starting Out in the Evening [2007] 1. “If we get in an accident and die, I won’t be able to tip you well!” 2. She kisses his hand and he drops her coat. 3. The slap.
3 Things
Hail the Conquering Hero [1944] 1. “Oh, I get it, you’re Daffy-dill from Dopeyville.” “No I’m not. I’m as sane as a Dane.” 2. “Those aren’t lies, they’re campaign promises. People expect ’em.” 3. “I’m not running on a platform of … Continue reading
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Che: Part One, The Argentine [2008] 1. He thanks Senator McCarthy for the Bay of Pigs invasion. 2. “Take out your math notebook.” 3. He changes his mind about the makeup and says, “Perhaps a little powder.” Che: Part Two, Guerrilla [2008] … Continue reading
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Octopussy [1983] 1. His feet, clad in black loafers, skitter across the gravel at the side of the tracks as he hangs from the outside of the moving train. 2. “Damn it man, there’s a bomb in there!” 007 in … Continue reading
3 things about John Frankenheimer’s SEVEN DAYS IN MAY
Seven Days in May [1964] 1. “You wanna dance?” “No thank ya, honey, I just had a hernia operation.” 2. John Houseman sits alone at a round table, covered with a white tablecloth, upon which is a bottle of wine, … Continue reading
3 things about Woody Allen’s WHATEVER WORKS
Whatever Works [2009] 1. “Melodie was telling me about your theory that life is meaningless.” “Well, don’t let it spoil your evening.” 2. Patricia Clarkson seems to be channeling Diane Ladd in Wild at Heart. Her name is even the … Continue reading
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The Great Moment [1944] 1. He’s in a dazed bliss. He looks down at his hand, which is impaled on the paper spike. 2. The ether-soaked cloth lies on his face. “Pears,” he says; then, a moment later, “Peaches.” His … Continue reading
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