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3 things about Sergio Leone’s THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

Posted on January 4, 2018 by robchristopher

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly [1966] 1. The stretcher becomes a raft for the box of explosives. 2. “When you have to shoot, shoot. Don’t talk.” 3. A wide circle of stones, like an arena.

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3 things about Sergio Leone’s FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE

Posted on January 3, 2018 by robchristopher

For a Few Dollars More [1965] 1. A confused understanding of the effects of marijuana. 2. His hat becomes a kite. 3. “Thought I was having trouble with my adding. It’s all right now.”

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3 things about Sergio Leone’s A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS

Posted on January 2, 2018 by robchristopher

A Fistful of Dollars [1964] 1. “My mistake, four coffins.” 2. Bloodless machine gun massacre. 3. Giant barrel smash.

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3 things about Ava DuVernay’s 13TH

Posted on January 1, 2018 by robchristopher

13th [2016] 1. The loophole. 2. One in every three black males can expect to go to prison at some point in their life. 3. Crimmigration.

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A selected inventory of 2017.

Posted on January 1, 2018 by robchristopher

By the numbers … 152: feature films I watched in 2017 (26 of which I viewed in a theater) 34: pizzas we ordered from The Art of Pizza (thanks in no small part to the 28 Sundays during the year we … Continue reading →

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The ten best films I watched in 2017.

Posted on December 31, 2017 by robchristopher

At least partially because I spent the entire year plugging away on my documentary, 2017 definitely deserves the subtitle “The Year Rob Didn’t See Many Movies At A Theater.” I sure wish I’d been able to watch many, many more. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Terry Zwigoff’s GHOST WORLD

Posted on December 31, 2017 by robchristopher

Ghost World [2001] 1. The action waterfall picture above the record player in her bedroom. 2. “I kind of like him. He’s the exact opposite of everything I hate.” 3. Seymour’s unsuccessful attempt to topple the shelf.

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3 things about Richard Donner’s SUPERMAN: EXTENDED CUT

Posted on December 30, 2017 by robchristopher

Superman: Extended Cut [1978] 1. Feeding the babies. 2. Rex Reed. 3. Water returns to the desert.

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3 things about Rian Johnson’s STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

Posted on December 27, 2017 by robchristopher

Star Wars: The Last Jedi [2017] 1. Water drips from his glove. 2. Lightspeed. A slice appears. 3. Shoulder-brush.

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A silent auction in time for New Years!

Posted on December 26, 2017 by robchristopher

See this pint glass? I produced a limited number of them as promotional items, and I’m down to my very last one. And you have the chance to make it yours! My documentary Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago has entered … Continue reading →

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