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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s THE KING OF COMEDY

Posted on February 15, 2009 by robchristopher

The King of Comedy [1983] 1. “The more scribbled the name, the larger the fame!” 2. He’s just freed himself and advances on her. The look on Masha’s face: lustful anticipation, he’s about to ravish me. He smacks her, hard, … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 14, 2009 by robchristopher

Who should I read first? Denis Kehoe or Derek Raymond?

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3 things about David Lynch’s MULHOLLAND DR.

Posted on February 14, 2009 by robchristopher

Mulholland Dr. [2001] 1. He opens the door to leave Winky’s and a soft menacing drone comes on the soundtrack. At first we think it might just be the hum of traffic. But it’s something much more sinister. 2. Red … Continue reading →

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Time to Get Crazy

Posted on February 12, 2009 by robchristopher

On February 21, the day before the Oscars, I’m going to watch all five Best Picture nominees. All five. AMC is showing them starting at 10.30am, with short breaks between each movie of course. As a member if the press … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on February 9, 2009 by robchristopher

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three [1974] 1. Mr. Green sneezes into a handkerchief, checking to make sure his moustache is firmly in place before taking his hand away.2. "How can you run a goddamn railroad if you can’t … Continue reading →

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3 things about Dan Curtis’s TRILOGY OF TERROR

Posted on February 9, 2009 by robchristopher

Trilogy of Terror [1975] 1. Those teeth. 2. Closeup of Millicent: the light reflects off her glasses in such a way that shows how smeared and dirty the lenses are. 3. Dr. Ramsey gets up off the couch and straightens … Continue reading →

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Weekend Update

Posted on February 8, 2009 by robchristopher

We gave in and just ordered out for pizza. Art of Pizza. What’s on the agenda: Trilogy of Terror, starring Ms. Karen Black, and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. Gotta see it before the crappy remake comes out.

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3 Things

Posted on February 8, 2009 by robchristopher

Pandora’s Box [1929] 1. A slinky, black satin mourning dress, which suggests everything except mourning.2. He finishes his phone conversation and she gently takes the handset from him and puts it down.3. They kiss under the mistletoe. He stabs her … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on February 6, 2009 by robchristopher

The Pink Panther Strikes Again [1976] 1. Slo-mo fight: referenced in Kung Fu Panda? Clouseau hits Cato on the back of the neck with his nunchucks and the tenor of his battle cry is modified. His stick goes into the … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on February 3, 2009 by robchristopher

Sullivan’s Travels [1941] 1. Ants in Your Pants of 19392. A glycerin tear on Veronica Lake’s cheek.3. Sign on the side of a shanty: For Sale F.H.A.

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