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My ten favorite movies of the year, one of which is from 1967.

Posted on December 23, 2013 by robchristopher

AMOUR BEFORE MIDNIGHT BLUE JASMINE COMPUTER CHESS DOUBLE PLAY: JAMES BENNING AND RICHARD LINKLATER GRAVITY LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE THE PERVERT’S GUIDE TO IDEOLOGY PORTRAIT OF JASON 12 YEARS A SLAVE Additional annotation over at Chicagoist.

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3 things about Mitchell Leisen’s REMEMBER THE NIGHT

Posted on December 23, 2013 by robchristopher

Remember the Night [1940] 1. “Objection sustained. The jury will disregard counsel’s tempting allusion to Christmas shopping. Clearly we’d all rather be Christmas shopping.” 2. She smooths out the flannel nightgown and then leans over the bed. Her eyes glisten. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Peter Godfrey’s CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT

Posted on December 22, 2013 by robchristopher

Christmas in Connecticut [1945] 1. “Don’t worry. McGoo got you into this, McGoo will get you out.” 2. Turnip fluff diet. 3. She uses a metal plate as a gong. This movie is so contrived it goes beyond being contrived … Continue reading →

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3 things about Vincente Minnelli’s MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS

Posted on December 22, 2013 by robchristopher

Meet Me in St. Louis [1944] 1. Wet bloomers and galoshes. 2. “Anna, I think Katie’s getting a little old. Her mental processes baffle me.” 3. He turns on the light in his room, looks out the window. Does he … Continue reading →

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3 things about Douglas Sirk’s WRITTEN ON THE WIND

Posted on December 21, 2013 by robchristopher

Written on the Wind [1956] 1. “You can say these kinds of things when you’re 6,000 miles above the poker table.” 2. He dumps the sheaf of telegrams into the drawer with the gun. 3. Wearing a business suit, she … Continue reading →

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3 things about James Cameron’s ALIENS

Posted on December 15, 2013 by robchristopher

Aliens [1986] 1. Stardust all over the bridge. 2. Reebok product placement. 3. Waiting for an elevator. 3 other things.

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

Posted on December 14, 2013 by robchristopher

The Thin Man [1934] 1. A wedding planned for the eve of New Year’s Eve. 2. “Well I do believe the little woman cares.” “I don’t care. It’s just I’m … used to you, that’s all.” 3. The frying pan … Continue reading →

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3 things about Vincente Minnelli’s CABIN IN THE SKY

Posted on December 14, 2013 by robchristopher

Cabin in the Sky [1943] 1. She collapses into the rocking chair, her cheeks shining with tears. “Little Joe, Little Joe, Little Joe.” 2. A washing machine but no electricity to run it. 3. She snaps her fingers. “Brown! Isn’t … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alexander Payne’s NEBRASKA

Posted on December 12, 2013 by robchristopher

Nebraska [2013] 1. The Tom Brokaw of Billings. 2. The corner of Pilcher/Plum. 3. She stands on top of the grave and hikes her skirt. “Look what you could’ve had if you hadn’t talked about wheat.”

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3 things about Frank Perry’s DIARY OF A MAD HOUSEWIFE

Posted on December 9, 2013 by robchristopher

Diary of a Mad Housewife [1970] 1. “You’ll notice I don’t allow myself to be ruled by a tube of tobacco.” 2. “Christ, don’t you ever put any ice in this thing?” 3. “Your mother wants to throw a poodle … Continue reading →

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