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3 things about Arthur Penn’s MICKEY ONE

Posted on December 12, 2010 by robchristopher

Mickey One [1965] 1. Franchot Tone: black blood vessel near the right temple. 2. “Al Jolson had 150 overcoats in his closet when he died!” 3. A sea of foamy flame retardant outside Marina City.

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3 things about Glenn Ficarra & John Requa’s I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS

Posted on December 10, 2010 by robchristopher

I Love You Phillip Morris [2009] 1. She’s praying. “And, Jesus, I never would’ve found that last coffee filter without your help.” 2. He spits over the side of the boat, wipes something off his lips. 3. A strategically placed … Continue reading →

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What punch should you serve at your party?

Posted on December 8, 2010 by robchristopher

Fish House Punch of course. Although, be sure there’s plenty of food on hand to go along. And use small glasses. This stuff is potent.

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3 things about Akira Kurosawa’s HIGH AND LOW

Posted on December 5, 2010 by robchristopher

High and Low [1963] 1. Pink smoke. Several decades before a red coat. 2. Fingernails across sheet metal. 3. Soundtrack for the sting operation: “It’s Now or Never.”

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3 things about Samuel Fuller’s SHOCK CORRIDOR

Posted on December 5, 2010 by robchristopher

Shock Corridor [1963] 1. Her head is hidden in a nest of feathers. Each time she sings a phrase, a little plume of air shoots out. 2. He accidentally finds himself in the nympho ward. The ladies greedily fix their … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Marshall’s DESTRY RIDES AGAIN

Posted on November 30, 2010 by robchristopher

Destry Rides Again [1939] 1. “I set ’em up, you drink ’em down. I set ’em up, you drink ’em down. I set ’em up, you drink ’em down. This is becoming monotonous!” 2. She examines her face in the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Todd Phillips’ THE HANGOVER

Posted on November 29, 2010 by robchristopher

The Hangover [2009] 1. He bends at the knees and makes an adjustment. 2. “Hey. You guys ready to let the dogs out?” 3. “Yes I do believe that, because she’s grossed out by semen.”

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3 things about Charles Ferguson’s INSIDE JOB

Posted on November 29, 2010 by robchristopher

Inside Job [2010] 1. In some cases, 33:1 leverage. 2. “You’ve got three minutes left. Give it your best shot.” His face: a mixture of arrogant superiority, fury, and redhanded guilt. 3. When an interview subject nods vigorously while being … Continue reading →

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3 things about Samuel Fuller’s UNDERWORLD U.S.A.

Posted on November 28, 2010 by robchristopher

Underworld U.S.A. [1961] 1. He clenches the bedsheet in his fist. Dissolve to his hand slowly working the combination on the safe. 2. “Now. The most vicious increase in vice is the teenage dope addict. And the recruitment of schoolgirls … Continue reading →

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3 things about Mitchell Leisen’s THE MATING SEASON

Posted on November 28, 2010 by robchristopher

The Mating Season [1951] 1. He looks at her with a dreamy expression. “Where did you steal that hair of yours? From a lilac bush?” 2. She screams and leaps backward off the scale. “112! I have never weighed more … Continue reading →

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