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3 things about Eric Appel’s WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY

Posted on November 14, 2022 by robchristopher

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story [2022] 1. “I think Madonna’s a bad influence on you. I think she’s an evil, conniving succubus and she’s only using you for her pathetic and selfish needs. No offense.” 2. Guacamole laced with LSD. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Eggers’ THE NORTHMAN

Posted on November 12, 2022 by robchristopher

The Northman [2022] 1. He favors the breaststroke. 2. Whip of bells used in religious rituals. 3. “This is the last tear you will shed in weakness. It will be given back when most you need it.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Mat Whitecross’s THE SOUND OF 007

Posted on November 10, 2022 by robchristopher

The Sound of 007 [2022] 1. Immediately after he finished writing it, John Barry played “Goldfinger” for Michael Caine, who happened to be crashing in his flat at the time.2. Shirley Bassey took off her bra just before recording the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Henry Selick’s WENDELL & WILD

Posted on November 8, 2022 by robchristopher

Wendell & Wild [2022] 1. He raises his right arm—by picking it up the floor with his left. 2. Mannequins sculpted from boogers. 3. Pop-up mockup.

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3 things about Patty Jenkins’ WONDER WOMAN 1984

Posted on November 6, 2022 by robchristopher

Wonder Woman 1984 [2020] 1. Parachute pants. 2. “I don’t need anything from you, and I’m done.” 3. Body weight. 3 other things.

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3 things about Andy Warhol & Jack Smith’s BATMAN DRACULA

Posted on November 4, 2022 by robchristopher

Batman Dracula [1964] 1. A shard of mirror which is eventually revealed to be the shape of the Batman signal. 2. He delicately rearranges the man’s cock. 3. Batgirl/vampire accosts a blonde woman in a robe; catfight ensues.

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3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s VISITORS

Posted on November 3, 2022 by robchristopher

Visitors [2013] 1. Somnolent sports fan. 2. Trio of heads devoid of context. 3. Watching what we’re watching. 3 other things.

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3 things about Peter Medak’s THE CHANGELING

Posted on November 2, 2022 by robchristopher

The Changeling [1980] 1. Necklace emerging from the soil. 2. Autoscribbling. 3. Every door in the house slams shut.

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3 things about Edgar G. Ulmer’s THE BLACK CAT

Posted on October 30, 2022 by robchristopher

The Black Cat [1934] 1. Abstract radio dial. 2. Narcotic sleepwalking. 3. Intact chartroom. 3 other things.

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3 things about Curtis Harrington’s WHAT’S THE MATTER WITH HELEN?

Posted on October 29, 2022 by robchristopher

What’s the Matter with Helen? [1971] 1. Congenitally unable to close the front door. 2. Nauseating kiddie Mae West. 3. She ends up in the spotlight.

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