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Author Archives: robchristopher
3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
The Man Who Knew Too Much [1956] 1. “Sewing machines! It looks just like on television.” 2. Bernard fixes her a drink. She brings the glass to her lips but doesn’t take a sip. Then she puts the glass down … Continue reading
3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
The Man Who Knew Too Much [1956] 1. “Sewing machines! It looks just like on television.” 2. Bernard fixes her a drink. She brings the glass to her lips but doesn’t take a sip. Then she puts the glass down … Continue reading
3 things about Brian De Palma’s THE UNTOUCHABLES
The Untouchables [1987] 1. Roosevelt University as the stand-in for the Lexington Hotel. 2. Nitti carries a card from the Mayor. 3. “I told him his name was in the ledger.”
3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s OUT OF SIGHT
Out of Sight [1998] 1. Snowflakes drifting down, as seen through the windows of the hotel bar. 2. Whiteboy Bob liberates an armful of steaks from the fridge. 3. “You wanted to tussle so we tussled.”
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Two cool movies opening at the Siskel on Friday. Both of ’em are worth your time. Daytime Drinking is like Jarmusch remaking After Hours, and Objectified is the followup to Helvetica.
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Daytime Drinking [2008] 1. He throws the cell phone into the water. Then, a moment later, he looks down at his empty hand. Realization.2. He pretends to sleep. She mutters, "Son of a bitch." He opens his eyes, says, "Excuse … Continue reading
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3 things about Matt Ogens’ CONFESSIONS OF A SUPERHERO
Confessions of a Superhero [2007] 1. “Marilyn Monroe” bitching about the lack of tips from a group of “oriental” tourists. 2. Bonnie poses next to a Crystal Gale album cover. 3. Chris/Superman gives Bonnie a Superman engagement ring.
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Objectified [2009] 1. Japanese toothpick.2. "Last but not least, good design is as little as possible."3. The concept of "design dissolving in behavior."
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Lost in Translation [2003] 1. A grip, wearing latex gloves, holds two tumblers of whiskey. Comparing them.2. He shakes his hands out before answering the phone.3. "So goodbye, and enjoy my jacket, which you stole from me."
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Away We Go [2009] 1. “Are we fuck-ups? … We have a cardboard window. I think we might be fuck-ups.” 2. A jet airplane reflected in a bank of windows. It crosses the screen from right to left. 3. She … Continue reading
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