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3 things about Sam Wood’s A DAY AT THE RACES

Posted on August 13, 2017 by robchristopher

A Day at the Races [1937] 1. The brothers form a chain. Circular handwashing routine. 2. “Are you a man or a mouse?” “You put a piece of cheese down there and you’ll find out.” 3. Disintegrating piano.

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3 things about Terence Young’s THUNDERBALL

Posted on August 12, 2017 by robchristopher

Thunderball [1965] 1. The scorched chair, minus its former occupant, is maneuvered back into place. 2. HANDLE LIKE EGGS is stenciled on the side of the bomb. 3. The rogue Polish nuclear scientist recants, is tossed overboard with a life … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s STAGE FRIGHT

Posted on August 10, 2017 by robchristopher

Stage Fright [1950] 1. As he descends the stairs, a very smooth crane shot. 2. Smoking a cigarette through the veil. 3. Lovely Ducks has trouble opening the breach of the gun.

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3 things about Mario Bava’s LISA AND THE DEVIL

Posted on August 9, 2017 by robchristopher

Lisa and the Devil [1973] 1. Squashing the ankles so the body fits in the casket. 2. He plates a slice of cake and says, “It’s with chocolate sprinkles.” 3. Luxurious, empty airplane.

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3 things about David Byrne’s TRUE STORIES

Posted on August 5, 2017 by robchristopher

True Stories [1986] 1. “It’s got six different kinds of liquor in it, but it don’t taste too strong.” 2. At the mall: Jeans West. 3. House construction as a game of leapfrog. This film is a joy each and … Continue reading →

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3 things about Peter Lord and Nick Park’s CHICKEN RUN

Posted on August 1, 2017 by robchristopher

Chicken Run [2000] 1. Stop motion rain. 2. “I don’t want to be a pie!” 3. Gravy pressure.

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3 things about Christopher Nolan’s DUNKIRK

Posted on July 29, 2017 by robchristopher

Dunkirk [2017] 1. His expression as he decides how he will answer the soldier’s question. 2. “No no, I’m fairly confident it’s just the gauge.” 3. Futility of plugging the holes.

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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s SCHIZOPOLIS

Posted on July 28, 2017 by robchristopher

Schizopolis [1996] 1. “I don’t need to tell you how critical this is. Hometown. Pay-per-view. The eyes of the media. Here’s what I need. It should be lengthy enough to seem substantial, yet concise enough to feel breezy. It should … Continue reading →

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3 things about Terry Gilliam’s BRAZIL

Posted on July 27, 2017 by robchristopher

Brazil [1985] 1. Kurtzmann feigns a sprained hand so that he won’t have to sign the check. 2. “Have you got a 27B-6?” 3. Casket on a turntable. 3 other things.

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3 things about Walter Lang’s DESK SET

Posted on July 24, 2017 by robchristopher

Desk Set [1957] 1. “You think I’m just an old coat in your closet. That shows how much you know. There’s a constant stream of men in and out of here. I can’t get them out of my hair. See? … Continue reading →

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