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3 things about Robert Wise’s STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE

Posted on June 13, 2016 by robchristopher

Star Trek: The Motion Picture [1979] 1. “Enterprise, what we got back didn’t live long. Fortunately.” 2. Expressionless face, tears on his cheek. 3. Games serve no function. 3 other things.

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3 things about Kim Ji-hoon’s THE TOWER

Posted on June 11, 2016 by robchristopher

The Tower [2012] 1. The 369 rule. 2. Refugees praying in the pool. 3. The bitchy woman with the dog doesn’t die. A solid reworking of The Towering Inferno with plenty of intense special effects and a knack for clever … Continue reading →

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3 things about Irwin Allen’s VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA

Posted on June 8, 2016 by robchristopher

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea [1961] 1. There’s something wrong with any movie where Frankie Avalon gives the most naturalistic performance. 2. Shark walking with Peter Lorre. 3. Rubber octopi which make a giant sucking noise.

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3 things about Joseph Pevney’s FEMALE ON THE BEACH

Posted on June 7, 2016 by robchristopher

Female on the Beach [1955] 1. “I have a long list of dislikes. And it’s getting longer.” 2. Inadvertent (?) closeup of Joan’s panties. 3. He distracts himself by playing with a shark hook and an apple.

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3 things about Anatole Litvak’s SORRY, WRONG NUMBER

Posted on June 6, 2016 by robchristopher

Sorry, Wrong Number [1948] 1. The scheme is first hatched in Cicero. Nothing ever good starts in Cicero. 2. “I believe that’s all. If you’ll be so good as to read it back to me.” “Read it back to you? … Continue reading →

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3 things about Paul Bartel’s EATING RAOUL

Posted on June 5, 2016 by robchristopher

Eating Raoul [1982] 1. Hot tub electrocution. 2. Lemon, mint, cherry, or trail mix. 3. Doris leaves the party. “All right you two, mush!”

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Jason Adasiewicz and the sounds of ROY’S WORLD.

Posted on June 3, 2016 by robchristopher

I am thrilled to announce the collaboration of jazz musician and composer Jason Adasiewicz on the soundtrack of my forthcoming documentary Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. I’ve loved the sound of the vibraphone at least as far back as Twin … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Pollock’s MURDER SHE SAID

Posted on June 2, 2016 by robchristopher

Murder She Said [1961] 1. Voluminous jumpsuit. 2. By the light of the lantern she begins to examine each fuse. 3. On her fireside table is an Agatha Christie paperback.

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3 things about Robert Wise’s RUN SILENT RUN DEEP

Posted on June 1, 2016 by robchristopher

Run Silent Run Deep [1958] 1. “That’s strange, Jim. I never even thought of failing.” 2. He chastely pats the pin-up. 3. The Japanese crew watches stoically as the torpedoes approach their sub.

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3 things about Dick Powell’s THE ENEMY BELOW

Posted on May 31, 2016 by robchristopher

The Enemy Below [1957] 1. Navy-branded cup and saucer, white china with a blue anchor. 2. One sailor is reading Gibbons, and the other’s reading Little Orphan Annie. 3. Oil coursing down the depth gauge.

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