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3 things about Benjamin Christensen’s HAXAN: WITCHCRAFT THROUGH THE AGES

Posted on September 10, 2026 by robchristopher

Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages [1922] 1. Wes Anderson-like diorama of a land surrounded by tall mountains and crowned with stars. 2. Unable to cry on command? You’re a witch. Able to cry on command? You’re only faking, thus you’re … Continue reading →

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3 things about Anton Corbijn’s CONTROL

Posted on September 9, 2026 by robchristopher

Control [2007] 1. He tells her his favorite movie is The Sound of Music. 2. “He is quite famous now, though, isn’t he?” “Not to me. I still wash his underpants.” 3. He clears his head just enough to follow … Continue reading →

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3 things about Roy Ward Baker’s THE VAULT OF HORROR

Posted on September 8, 2026 by robchristopher

The Vault of Horror [1973] 1. Hi-fi ear test. 2. Disappearing along the cemetery path. 3. Melting face = squashed head. 3 other things.

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3 things about Freddie Francis’ TALES FROM THE CRYPT

Posted on September 6, 2026 by robchristopher

Tales from the Crypt [1972] 1. Suddenly, fire-eyes. 2. A little goblet of blood. 3. Two years later, his wife has remarried. 3 other things.

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3 things about Michael Haneke’s HAPPY END

Posted on September 5, 2026 by robchristopher

Happy End [2017] 1. Everyone mistakes his suicide attempts for senility. Except Eve. 2. Irritated, he asks, “Where is the marmalade?” 3. Injuring her own son so that he’ll stop. 3 other things.

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MY LAST MARTINI is now streaming!

Posted on September 4, 2026 by robchristopher

There are certain secrets that you only reveal to a complete stranger in a bar. I’m thrilled to share My Last Martini with one and all! And do me a kindness: if at all possible … don’t watch it on … Continue reading →

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3 things about Luis Buñuel’s L’AGE D’OR

Posted on September 3, 2026 by robchristopher

L’Age d’Or [1977] 1. Their makeout session is interrupted by a reverie: an unrelated flashback triggered when he becomes fascinated by a nearby statue’s foot. 2. Kicking a violin down the sidewalk. 3. Christ + de Sade.

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3 things about Paul Bogart’s MARLOWE

Posted on September 1, 2026 by robchristopher

Marlowe [1969] 1. Spiked cigarette. 2. He samples the champagne. “Impertinent. Even baroque.” 3. Rita Moreno’s striptease.

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3 things about Paul Bogart’s MR. RICCO

Posted on August 31, 2026 by robchristopher

Mr. Ricco [1975] 1. Pregnant poodle. 2. Burned-out church beatdown. 3. “I’m really sorry, Joe. Did you know her well?” “No … I didn’t know her well at all.”

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3 things about Tim Burton’s BATMAN

Posted on August 30, 2026 by robchristopher

Batman [1989] 1. Shelves of books with identical blue spines in Vicki Vale’s apartment. 2. “He took my balloons.” 3. Commissioner Gordon removes a small green fabric bag from an inside pocket of the Joker’s coat.

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