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3 things about Nicolas Meyer’s STAR TREK VI: THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY

Posted on September 19, 2021 by robchristopher

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country [1991] 1. Christian Slater wakes him up. 2. Frozen escapees. 3. “If I were human, I believe my response would be ‘Go to hell.’” 3 other things.

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3 things about Ted Bogosian’s LIVE AT MISTER KELLY’S

Posted on September 18, 2021 by robchristopher

Live at Mister Kelly’s [2021] 1. David Mamet as the world’s worst busboy. 2. “Make A Date With A Steak Tonight!” 3. Ella Fitzgerald’s necklace.

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3 things about Alexander Nanau’s COLLECTIVE

Posted on September 16, 2021 by robchristopher

Collective [2019] 1. “That’s not part of the show.” A ceiling of fire. 2. A framed icon on the corner of his desk. 3. “My name is Vlad.”

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3 things about John Huston’s IN THIS OUR LIFE

Posted on September 15, 2021 by robchristopher

In This Our Life [1942] 1. A no-strings marriage. 2. Betty’s pretty floral dress. 3. “Whenever they’re in a tight spot, they lie for each other.”

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3 things about John Huston’s THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA

Posted on September 14, 2021 by robchristopher

The Night of the Iguana [1964] 1. Ava Gardner necking with two shirtless beach boys while standing in the moonlit surf.2. Pacing on broken glass.3. The eyes in her sketch.

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3 things about Pedro Costa’s COLOSSAL YOUTH

Posted on September 13, 2021 by robchristopher

Colossal Youth [2006] 1. Stilling his hand so the record doesn’t skip. 2. He leads him through a blank, gray door in a corner of the gallery. 3. There’s no mail.

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3 things about William Shatner’s STAR TREK V: THE FINAL FRONTIER

Posted on September 12, 2021 by robchristopher

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier [1989] 1. “Actually, this is my first attempt.” 2. Uhura’s dance moves. 3. What a waste of David Warner!

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3 things about J. Lee Thompson’s BATTLE FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES

Posted on September 6, 2021 by robchristopher

Battle for the Planet of the Apes [1973] 1. The forbidden word. 2. “One day you’ll be as tall as a king.” 3. Why does the statue have to cry at the end? 3 other things.

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3 things about Raoul Walsh’s THE THIEF OF BAGDAD

Posted on September 6, 2021 by robchristopher

The Thief of Bagdad [1924] 1. Trap door leopard. 2. “You shall bring joy to the wedding party by being boiled in oil.” 3. Invisible tornado.

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3 things about David Cronenberg’s CRASH

Posted on September 5, 2021 by robchristopher

Crash [1996] 1. It’s as if the emergency workers on the scene don’t even see them. 2. Leg-slot joint stash. 3. “Maybe next time, darling.” 3 other things.

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