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3 things about Ishirô Honda’s GODZILLA (GOJIRA)

Posted on January 25, 2018 by robchristopher

Godzilla [1954] 1. Budapest String Quartet. 2. He sheepishly tucks his tie into his jacket before continuing. 3. Radioactive trilobite.

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ROY’S WORLD co-producer Michael Glover Smith’s newest film screens in Chicago!

Posted on January 22, 2018 by robchristopher

Three couples from Chicago vacation for a weekend at a lakeside cabin in Michigan. And a lot can happen over the course of three days … I like to joke that Michael Glover Smith is the Robert Altman to my … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Altman’s McCABE & MRS. MILLER

Posted on January 20, 2018 by robchristopher

McCabe & Mrs. Miller [1971] 1. “I counted ’em, there’s 52.” 2. The only time we ever really see her smile. 3. For me, what makes the finale so haunting is that there are no witnesses.

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3 things about Gabe Klinger’s PORTO

Posted on January 16, 2018 by robchristopher

Porto [2016] 1. A different couple in the window. 2. We learn that they actually go to dinner afterward. 3. Glitchy sunrise, twice.

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3 things about William Wyler’s DODSWORTH

Posted on January 15, 2018 by robchristopher

Dodsworth [1936] 1. He strides through the gathering of factory workers. But the film skips the farewell speech. 2. “Have you ever noticed how transparent people are when you really look at them?” 3. Khakis, tennis shoes, a white shirt … Continue reading →

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3 things about Paul Thomas Anderson’s PHANTOM THREAD

Posted on January 13, 2018 by robchristopher

Phantom Thread [2017] 1. “It’s my job to give you some. If I choose to.” 2. Asparagus with oil and salt. 3. Both women answer the doctor simultaneously. Again and again.

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3 things about Phil Karlson’s KANSAS CITY CONFIDENTIAL

Posted on January 9, 2018 by robchristopher

Kansas City Confidential [1952] 1. The mask strapped to his sweaty leg. 2. She gauges the situation briefly and says, “Now I’m supposed to be hurt. Maybe even cry.” 3. Another diner named Winky’s.

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3 things about Albert Lewin’s PANDORA AND THE FLYING DUTCHMAN

Posted on January 8, 2018 by robchristopher

Pandora and the Flying Dutchman [1951] 1. He discreetly drops poison into his own drink. 2. The sound as the bull’s horn tears his shirt. 3. Glistening drops of water on the piece of canvas she has wrapped around her … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Lean’s BLITHE SPIRIT

Posted on January 7, 2018 by robchristopher

Blithe Spirit [1945] 1. A wind blows against the drapes even though the french doors are closed. 2. “If you’re trying to compile an inventory of my sex life, I feel it only fair to warn you that you’ve omitted … Continue reading →

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3 things about Shirley Clarke’s PORTRAIT OF JASON

Posted on January 6, 2018 by robchristopher

Portrait of Jason [1967] 1. I’ll never tell. 2. “I’ve fallen in love once many times.” 3. Reverse cigarette smoke. Ahead of its time, ahead of our time. 3 other things.

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