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3 things abut W.S. Van Dyke’s AFTER THE THIN MAN

Posted on December 27, 2016 by robchristopher

After the Thin Man [1936] 1. “Are you packing?” “Yes. Just putting away this liquor.” He empties the glass in a swallow. 2. A rolled up carpet standing on its end in the hallway. 3. “I wanted to see you … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gareth Edwards’ ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY

Posted on December 26, 2016 by robchristopher

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story [2016] 1. The return of Peter Cushing. A shade Gollumesque. 2. “Are you kidding me? I’m blind!” 3. Literally, a flying triangle.

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3 things about Frank Capra’s IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Posted on December 25, 2016 by robchristopher

It’s a Wonderful Life [1946] 1. A butterfly collection displayed on the wall of the dining room. 2. Burt gives the newlyweds a bottle of champagne. It’s during Prohibition! 3. Mr. Gower wears newspapers under his shirt to keep warm. … Continue reading →

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3 things about W.S. Van Dyke’s THE THIN MAN

Posted on December 21, 2016 by robchristopher

The Thin Man [1934] 1. “Hey, that’s my hat!” Nick wriggles it around like it’s a flapping bird and says, “Come and get it, while it’s hot.” 2. He takes a whiff of what’s under the concrete and shoos Asta … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ernst Lubitsch’s THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER

Posted on December 19, 2016 by robchristopher

The Shop Around the Corner [1940] 1. Her gloved hand inside the empty post office box. 2. A cacophony of cigarette boxes. 3. The way he tactfully gleans if anyone is without plans for Christmas Eve. Frank Morgan FTW.

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3 things about Irving Cumming’s DOWN ARGENTINE WAY

Posted on December 17, 2016 by robchristopher

Down Argentine Way [1940] 1. “I’ll go all right! I wouldn’t stay if you threw a barbecue in my honor!” 2. Charlotte Greenwood’s Pac-Man hands during “Sing to Your Señorita.” 3. Betty Grable’s aggressively stripy jacket.

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3 things about Michael Haneke’s THE WHITE RIBBON

Posted on December 13, 2016 by robchristopher

The White Ribbon [2009] 1. Acne in crisp black & white. 2. An added layer of meaning when she says, “Sleep tight.” 3. “I never saw the villagers again.” A very slow fade to black, as if all the people … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Pollock’s MURDER MOST FOUL

Posted on December 12, 2016 by robchristopher

Murder Most Foul [1964] 1. “One member of that jury was being deliberately perverse.” “Many more than one, Inspector, I assure you. Eleven, to be precise.” 2. She turns her cape into a lap blanket. 3. A pocket mirror fastened … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ken Russell’s BILLION DOLLAR BRAIN

Posted on December 11, 2016 by robchristopher

Billion Dollar Brian [1967] 1. Leo has a tattoo near his neck. What does it mean? 2. Homolka in long underwear and black garters. 3. General Midwinter has a rather unsubtle logo to match his rather unsubtle name.

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3 things about Guy Hamilton’s FUNERAL IN BERLIN

Posted on December 10, 2016 by robchristopher

Funeral in Berlin [1966] 1. The customs agent opens the suitcase, revealing a collection of lingerie, then looks up at Palmer for an explanation. 2. “What will you tell Ross?” “I don’t know. Let’s get out of here. I’ve got … Continue reading →

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