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3 things about Ivan Reitman’s GHOSTBUSTERS

Posted on October 28, 2011 by robchristopher

Ghostbusters [1984] 1. Open mouth. The cigarette dangles from his lower lip as he backs away. 2. He’s been slimed. “I feel so funky.” 3. Dana, heavily sedated, hyperventilating on the bed.

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s HURRY SUNDOWN

Posted on October 23, 2011 by robchristopher

Hurry Sundown [1967] 1. The only movie in existence where Mike Brady (Robert Reed) and Mr. Magoo (Jim Backus) face off in a courtroom battle presided over by The Penguin (Burgess Meredith). 2. He walks through the door intending to … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Friedkin’s THE EXORCIST

Posted on October 22, 2011 by robchristopher

The Exorcist [1973] 1. The planchette jerks away from her. “Captain Howdy said no,” explains Regan. 2. The whites of her eyes are her eyes. 3. Oozing green vomit stains the stole.

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Jazz.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by robchristopher

When Jason Adasiewicz plays the vibes, his music dances on the thin line between way, way out and completely in the pocket. Even while assaulting the listener with intense clusters of sound, he swings like mad. He’s got a new … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nichols Roeg’s INSIGNIFICANCE

Posted on October 17, 2011 by robchristopher

Insignificance [1985] 1. The Professor picks up a sheet of equations using his toes. 2. “Ever notice how ‘What the hell?’ is always the right decision?” 3. Twirling, flaming dress.

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3 things about James Whale’s THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN

Posted on October 15, 2011 by robchristopher

The Bride of Frankenstein [1935] 1. Dr. Pretorius proposes a toast: “To a new world of gods and monsters.” 2. The monster grooves to the sound of the violin while smoking his cigar. 3. “You go! Live! You stay. We … Continue reading →

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3 things about James Whale’s FRANKENSTEIN

Posted on October 15, 2011 by robchristopher

Frankenstein [1931] 1. Heavy clods of dirt fall on the coffin. Later, the gravedigger tamps down the earth and lights his corncob pipe. 2. Dr. Frankenstein’s hunchbacked assistant is named … Fritz. 3. He takes the little girl’s hands in … Continue reading →

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3 things about Kartemquin Films’ HOME FOR LIFE

Posted on October 14, 2011 by robchristopher

Home for Life [1967] 1. For Vegas Night, the head of physical therapy runs a blackjack table. 2. “My future is behind me.” 3. She chews nuts using her gums; she has no teeth left.

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3 things about Sydney Pollack’s THE ELECTRIC HORSEMAN

Posted on October 11, 2011 by robchristopher

The Electric Horseman [1979] 1. Of course Wilford Brimley is in this movie. How could Wilford Brimley not be in this movie? 2. “You’re just walking around to cut down on funeral expenses.” 3. Jane Fonda’s rolled-up jeans/spike-heeled boots ensemble.

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3 things about Lynne Ramsay’s WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN

Posted on October 10, 2011 by robchristopher

We Need to Talk About Kevin [2011] 1. Chik-chik-chik of the lawn sprinkler. 2. The red, blue, yellow target reflected in his eye. 3. She confides to the door-to-door missionaries: “Yes, I do. I know I’m going straight to hell. … Continue reading →

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