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3 things about Bob Rafelson’s BLACK WIDOW

Posted on August 8, 2016 by robchristopher

Black Widow [1987] 1. “You’re looking a little peaked, dear. Can I buy you a tan?” 2. She removes the luggage tags and burns them. 3. Mary Woronov as a scuba instructor!

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3 things about Byron Haskin’s ROBINSON CRUSOE ON MARS

Posted on August 7, 2016 by robchristopher

Robinson Crusoe on Mars [1964] 1. Stones that breathe. 2. Kelp sausages. 3. Zipper pants.

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3 things about Joel & Ethan Coen’s HAIL, CAESAR!

Posted on August 6, 2016 by robchristopher

Hail, Caesar! [2016] 1. “Gentlemen, maybe we’re biting off more than we can chew. We don’t need to agree on the nature of the deity.” 2. The feather in her hat balances her oversized lapel. 3. Spaghetti rope tricks.

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3 things about Don Klugman’s A MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST

Posted on August 5, 2016 by robchristopher

A Multiple Choice Test [1972/2015] 1. “Would you like to dance?” “Yes I would. I would like to dance very much. It’s just that I wouldn’t like to have to get up and dance. But I’ll dance without getting up, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Paul W.S. Anderson’s EVENT HORIZON

Posted on August 1, 2016 by robchristopher

Event Horizon [1997] 1. Just as he does in Until the End of the World, Sam Neill utters the words, “Claire. Claire.” That’s definitely where the similarities end. 2. In the future, we learn, spaceship logs will be stored on … Continue reading →

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3 things about Fernando Eimbcke’s DUCK SEASON

Posted on July 30, 2016 by robchristopher

Duck Season [2004] 1. They recreate a Beatles album cover. 2. Fascinated by the dripping faucet. 3. He shyly puts his hand on top of Flama’s hand, then takes it away. What a charming film.

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It ain’t over!

Posted on July 28, 2016 by robchristopher

I have some exciting news to share about Pause of the Clock! That is, I will soon. All in good time …

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3 things about Robert Zemeckis’ CONTACT

Posted on July 26, 2016 by robchristopher

Contact [1997] 1. Broken bowl of popcorn. 2. Face displacement. 3. Eighteen minutes of static.

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3 things about Tomas Alfredson’s TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY

Posted on July 25, 2016 by robchristopher

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy [2011] 1. We never fully see Karla or Ann. 2. Communist Santa Claus, complete with Lenin facemask. 3. A bullethole appears beneath his left eye. 3 other things.

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3 things about Martin Ritt’s THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD

Posted on July 24, 2016 by robchristopher

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold [1965] 1. He takes his cup of tea and walks over to the bar. Control looks over and asks, “Would you like a drink?” “I’ll wait.” 2. “Oh, yes, yes. She was … Continue reading →

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