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3 things about Robert Bresson’s FOUR NIGHTS OF A DREAMER

Posted on February 5, 2012 by robchristopher

4 Nights of a Dreamer [1971] 1. His day’s work as a painter seems to consist of a squiggly black line and part of an orange blob. 2. He activates the tape recorder in his jacket. “Marthe! Marthe! Marthe! Marthe! … Continue reading →

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3 things about Charles Burnett’s KILLER OF SHEEP

Posted on February 4, 2012 by robchristopher

Killer of Sheep [1979] 1. “You’re as tasteless as a carrot!” 2. Earth, Wind and Fire on the record player. The little girl props up her doll in front of her and sings along. 3. The older white woman puts … Continue reading →

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3 things about John McTiernan’s DIE HARD

Posted on February 3, 2012 by robchristopher

Die Hard [1988] 1. “He’s got his eye on you.” “That’s okay–I have my eye on his executive washroom.” 2. Al details the ingredients in a Twinkie. 3. Michael Kamen’s score includes sleigh bells–wry nod to the Christmastime setting. Bonus: … Continue reading →

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3 things about Lucian Georgescu’s THE PHANTOM FATHER

Posted on February 1, 2012 by robchristopher

The Phantom Father [2011] 1. She tells him that she works as a caregiver for an old woman with Alzheimer’s, and adds, “It’s okay.” He looks perplexed. 2. They bond over their mutual love of Supertramp. 3. Sami carefully instructs … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Cukor’s ADAM’S RIB

Posted on January 31, 2012 by robchristopher

Adam’s Rib [1949] 1. Rube Goldberg chain reaction turns on the phonograph. 2. Kate warbles the theme song. Literally. Then Spence slaps her on the ass. 3. Marvin Kaplan (!) as the court stenographer.

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3 things about Samuel Fuller’s WHITE DOG

Posted on January 28, 2012 by robchristopher

White Dog [1982] 1. The street cleaner, driven by a black driver who’s been attacked, plows into a clothing store. Running over a black mannequin. 2. Burl Ives heaps food on his plate. “Sour cream! Love it!” 3. Teeth exposed, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Steven Spielberg’s DUEL

Posted on January 26, 2012 by robchristopher

Duel [1971] 1. Complicated directions to the men’s room. 2. “My snakes! I’ve got to find my snakes!” 3. Briefly, vividly, we see his monogrammed name on the side of the briefcase as he jams it into place on the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Francis Ford Coppola’s ONE FROM THE HEART

Posted on January 18, 2012 by robchristopher

One from the Heart [1982] 1. She keeps the model of the Empire State Building on the dining room table as a memento. 2. “Where are you going, in that dress?” “To hell and back.” “You’ll probably get there, in … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 17, 2012 by robchristopher

Another Thin Man [1939] 1. Asta encounters a skunk. 2. Nick gracefully punches Phil Church in the face and says, “That’s to remind you not to dream about my family.” 3. At the West Indies Club, Nick orders Bacardi. But … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gregory Nava’s EL NORTE

Posted on January 15, 2012 by robchristopher

El Norte [1983] 1. “You have to say ‘fuck’ all the time, or no one will believe you’re Mexican.” 2. He beams with joy after pouring the coffee correctly. 3. Pausing in his work, he leans on his shovel and … Continue reading →

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