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Author Archives: robchristopher
3 Things
Diary of a Mad Housewife [1970] 1. "Com’on Teen, snap to it!"2. George doesn’t appear to have a TV set in his apartment. He does have an expensive-looking stereo though.3. He puts ice in two glasses. A strip of lemon … Continue reading
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One last blast
OK. One last time … if you can, get down to U of C’s Doc Films tonight at 7 to see Diary of a Mad Housewife. Truly one of the great forgotten movies of the 1970’s.
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3 things about A. Edward Sutherland’s POPPY
Poppy [1936] 1. “Run to the nearest golf course and find me a doctor!” 2. The hat rolls around and around and around. 3. He picks up the Mayor’s hat and cane and slowly strolls out the door. Always a … Continue reading
More DOAMH
Further thoughts of mine concerning Diary of a Mad Housewife.
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Crucial
Diary of a Mad Housewife screens this Thursday. If you live in Chicago and you love movies, you need to be there. Here’s what I wrote.
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3 things about John Glen’s FOR YOUR EYES ONLY
For Your Eyes Only [1981] 1. “We can do a deal! I’ll give you a delicatessen! In stainless steel!” 2. First he throws the pin at him. To help the car over the side of the cliff, he gives it … Continue reading
3 things about Tommy Wiseau’s THE ROOM
The Room [2003] 1. It’s morning. He turns off the alarm clock. Naturally the first thing he does is to pick up a rose and smell it. On his way to the bathroom he throws it on top of Lisa, … Continue reading
3 Things
Raw Deal [1948] 1. Ann says, "If it makes any difference, Joe means nothing to me now." Pat slaps her, hard, and says, "That’s for nothing."2. Raymond Burr’s shoulders are a mile wide.3. Pat’s face in profile, covered with a … Continue reading
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3 things about Frank Perry’s PLAY IT AS IT LAYS
Play It As It Lays [1972] 1. She hands her car over to the valet. Without asking, she picks up the Coke bottle on the valet stand, takes a swig, and puts it back down as she walks away. Later … Continue reading
3 Things
Targets [1968] 1. He puts his wife on their bed and his mother on her bed. He puts the delivery boy in the pantry. Everyone in their right place.2. Both times he goes to gun stores he’s eating a Baby … Continue reading
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