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3 things about William Wyler’s DETECTIVE STORY

Posted on December 4, 2021 by robchristopher

Detective Story [1951] 1. On his farm he grows lettuce, cabbage, and kale. 2. She stays behind in the records room, powdering her nose. 3. Lee Grant’s pungent Bronx accent.

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3 things about Kon Satoshi’s PAPRIKA

Posted on December 1, 2021 by robchristopher

Paprika [2006] 1. A secret apartment littered with old toys. 2. Cocktail bar music. 3. He pulls his hand through her body, zipping away her face.

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3 things about Wendy Toye & David Eady & George More O’Ferrall’s THREE CASES OF MURDER

Posted on November 30, 2021 by robchristopher

Three Cases of Murder [1955] 1. Moving into the painting. Closer to the house. The door swings open. 2. Without asking, he plucks a carnation from the bouquet for his buttonhole. 3. “Brilliant, but insufferable.”

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3 things about Hayao Miyazaki’s MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO

Posted on November 29, 2021 by robchristopher

My Neighbor Totoro [1988] 1. Soft and furry bus benches. 2. A message scratched into the cornhusk. 3. Disquieting family tub scene.

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Snapshots from the Chicago premiere of ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO

Posted on November 28, 2021 by robchristopher

Check out some photos from the afternoon of November 13 at the Music Box!

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3 things about Christopher Nolan’s FOLLOWING

Posted on November 28, 2021 by robchristopher

Following [1998] 1. “Say something to me.” He does, and then she slaps him. 2. Marilyn Monroe picture tacked on the wall near his writing desk. 3. Earring in a plastic evidence envelope.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s 3 WOMEN

Posted on November 27, 2021 by robchristopher

3 Women [1977] 1. “She’ll show you just how easy it really is.” 2. “We don’t like the twins.” 3. “Ever since you moved in here you’ve been causing me grief. Nobody wants to hang around you. You don’t drink, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Arthur Dong’s HOLLYWOOD CHINESE

Posted on November 24, 2021 by robchristopher

Hollywood Chinese [2007] 1. Christopher Lee explains eye makeup and prosthetics. 2. Notes on Anna May Wong’s screen test for The Good Earth: “disappointing.” 3. Roger Ebert defending Better Luck Tomorrow at Sundance.

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3 things about Curtis Hanson’s BAD INFLUENCE

Posted on November 23, 2021 by robchristopher

Bad Influence [1990] 1. An ingenious cut: Michael throws back the shot of tequila, Alex swallows it. 2. Glass bricks everywhere. 3. Don’t step on the brake pedal.

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3 things about Nunnally Johnson’s BLACK WIDOW

Posted on November 22, 2021 by robchristopher

Black Widow [1954] 1. His sits at home at his bar. Glowing pink light behind frosted glass. 2. Upon discovering the body, she doesn’t scream. She merely leaves the room and pauses at the doorway. 3. Shopping list with doodles.

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