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An encore in LA

Posted on October 1, 2026 by robchristopher

To celebrate Barry Gifford’s 80th birthday, this October the American Cinematheque is hosting a retrospective of his indelible film work, from Wild at Heart and Lost Highway (my favorite) to Perdita Durango and Nelson Algren Live. And the series concludes … Continue reading →

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3 things about Shinichiro Ueda’s ONE CUT OF THE DEAD

Posted on September 30, 2026 by robchristopher

One Cut of the Dead [2017] 1. A handy hatchet. 2. Blowing blood out of a tube = splat. 3. Quick lens wipe.

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3 things about David Lynch’s ERASERHEAD

Posted on September 24, 2026 by robchristopher

Eraserhead [1977] 1. Next to his bed, a framed photograph of an atomic explosion. 2. “It’s OK!” 3. Sperm in a silvery puddle. 3 other things.

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3 things about Dave Green’s COYOTE VS. ACME

Posted on September 23, 2026 by robchristopher

Coyote vs. Acme [2026] 1. Allusion to Twin Peaks, Fire Walk with Me: “That’s All, Folks,” a message scrawled in the dust on the windshield. 2. “You tink you taw? I don’t pay you to tink you taw, I pay … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jiří Menzel’s CLOSELY WATCHED TRAINS

Posted on September 22, 2026 by robchristopher

Closely Watched Trains [1966] 1. She lifts her daughter’s dress to show the officials the girl’s hindquarters, festooned with stamps. 2. A second tear in the sofa. 3. The massive explosion sends shockwaves towards the station.

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3 things about Victor Sjöström’s THE PHANTOM CARRIAGE

Posted on September 20, 2026 by robchristopher

The Phantom Carriage [1921] 1. Without any sympathy, he tosses the corpse into the carriage. 2. He brutually rips out all the mended sections from his coat. 3. Two gossiping neighbors laughing in the hallway outside the empty apartment.

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3 things about David Cronenberg’s A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE

Posted on September 19, 2026 by robchristopher

A History of Violence [2005] 1. She hurriedly kicks off the shoes before rushing out of the store. 2. After screaming “How do you fuck that up?” he shoots his own bodyguard. 3. He passes his dad the platter of meat. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sidney Hayers’ BURN, WITCH, BURN!

Posted on September 17, 2026 by robchristopher

Burn, Witch, Burn! [1962] 1. “I am now about to dispel all evil spirits that may radiate from the screen during this performance!” 2. Sewn into the tassels on the lampshade. 3. When he leaves the room, the writing on … Continue reading →

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3 things about Cavalcanti, Charles Crichton, Basil Dearden, and Robert Hamer’s DEAD OF NIGHT

Posted on September 15, 2026 by robchristopher

Dead of Night [1945] 1. Secret door in the linen closet. 2. “Mummy, you mustn’t! You see, Mr. Craig’s going to hit me, savagely!” “Oh, well, I’m sure he can hit somebody else instead. Now, come along, dear.” 3. He … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jérémie Périn’s MARS EXPRESS

Posted on September 14, 2026 by robchristopher

Mars Express [2023] 1. Robot cat with removable, washable fur-suit. 2. Tron/2001 upload sequence. 3. Scorpion sentry.

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