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3 things about Woody Allen’s THE CURSE OF THE JADE SCORPION

Posted on July 27, 2014 by robchristopher

The Curse of the Jade Scorpion [2001] 1. “Well, I tend to grow on people. We could meet later, and I could grow on you, if you like.” 2. He finds an old glass with a rigid lemon peel inside, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Franklin J. Schaffner’s PATTON

Posted on July 23, 2014 by robchristopher

Patton [1970] 1. Eyebrows dyed grey. 2. He shoots the buzzards but doesn’t untie the dog. 2. “Rommel! You magnificent bastard, I read your book!” 3 other things.

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3 things about Stanley Kramer’s IT’S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD

Posted on July 22, 2014 by robchristopher

It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad. Mad World [1963] 1. The men all pass the phone around until it reaches the policewoman. 2. Tape marks on the back of his overalls. 3. NIXON FOR GOVERNOR sign. 3 other things.

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3 things about Steven Lisberger’s TRON

Posted on July 21, 2014 by robchristopher

TRON [1982] 1. Air-pop popcorn maker in his cubicle. 2. “Elementary physics, a beam of energy can always be diverted. Are we there yet, Mommy?” 3. Collapsed in the chair behind his desk. Blank expression. The sunrise glowing through the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jonathan Glazer’s SEXY BEAST

Posted on July 20, 2014 by robchristopher

Sexy Beast [2000] 1. No no no no no no no no no … 2. Revolving door shot. 3. Thick red splatter on the cabinet door.

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3 things about Douglas Trumbull’s BRAINSTORM

Posted on July 19, 2014 by robchristopher

Brainstorm [1983] 1. Cliff Robertson’s pants: brown and beltless. (Sansabelt?) 2.”Go to hell.” “You go to hell!” “No, you go to hell!” “You go to hell!” 3. A soldering iron next to a cigarette.

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3 things about Jake Schreier’s ROBOT & FRANK

Posted on July 16, 2014 by robchristopher

Robot & Frank [2012] 1. Books = printed information. 2. “How are you?” “I am functioning normally.” “As am I.” 3. Before reformatting, an embrace. A sweet little movie. Frank Langella really sells it.

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3 things about Hal Ashby’s THE LANDLORD

Posted on July 15, 2014 by robchristopher

The Landlord [1970] 1. Early morning. The street is still almost dark. On the right side of the frame is a green light; on the left the faintly illuminated window of her apartment building’s foyer. They climb the stoop in … Continue reading →

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3 things about Roy Rowland’s WITNESS TO MURDER

Posted on July 14, 2014 by robchristopher

Witness to Murder [1954] 1. Would you believe Jesse White as a police detective? 2. “Show Mr. Peabody to the library, please.” 3. The police car pulls up. “What’s going on?” “Some crazy dame is trying to kill herself!” The … Continue reading →

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3 things about Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s TROPICAL MALADY

Posted on July 9, 2014 by robchristopher

Tropical Malady [2004] 1. They fool around at the movies, the soldier’s hand on his leg and the villager’s leg on his hand. 2. “Kill him to free him from his world, or let him devour you to enter his … Continue reading →

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