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3 things about Kenneth Branaugh’s FRANKENSTEIN

Posted on November 1, 2010 by robchristopher

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein [1994] 1. A disgusting amount of amniotic fluid. 2. The stitch on his lip ensures a perpetual sneer. 3. A very bad way to go: someone literally rips your heart out and then you roll off the bed, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Francis Ford Coppola’s DRACULA

Posted on November 1, 2010 by robchristopher

Bram Stoker’s Dracula [1992] 1. Rabbit-head helmet. 2. Melting flowers. 3. As a last defense, she vomits blood all over him.

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3 things about Rikki Beadle-Blair’s FIT

Posted on October 29, 2010 by robchristopher

Fit [2010] 1. The discolored teeth of the football promoter. 2. He pulls up the picture on the phone and zooms in on Tegs’ chest. 3. “You’re not a straight knob, you’re just a knob.” This film screens Friday, November … Continue reading →

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3 things about André Schäfer’s ROCK HUDSON: DARK AND HANDSOME STRANGER

Posted on October 27, 2010 by robchristopher

Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger [2010] 1. Sign attached to a crib: AIDS–DO NOT TOUCH. 2. He’s thrown head-first into a giant vat of grapes. 3. Rock Hudson: “Will you scratch my back? No one will touch me.” This film screens Tuesday, November 9 … Continue reading →

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3 things about Andrew Bujalski’s BEESWAX

Posted on October 26, 2010 by robchristopher

Beeswax [2009] 1. “Not radio silence. A middle ground between radio silence and hot sex.” 2. He’s wearing a Brown ’92 t-shirt. 3. “See what I did there? Did you see that? That was hilarious.”

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3 things about Joselito Altarejós’ THE GAME OF JUAN’S LIFE

Posted on October 26, 2010 by robchristopher

The Game of Juan’s Life [2009] 1. “100 will get you 150 if you win,” the bookie tells him. 2. A man bangs on the bathroom door. “Open up. I’m about to give birth.” 3. He has left his sandals … Continue reading →

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3 things about Werner Herzog’s MY SON, MY SON, WHAT HAVE YE DONE

Posted on October 25, 2010 by robchristopher

My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done [2009] 1. Puritan Oatmeal. 2. The handler gently retrieves the eyeglasses from the ostrich’s throat. 3. He releases the flamingos. The SWAT team moves in. Terrible. Some arresting moments, and a 100% committed … Continue reading →

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3 things about JC Calciano’s IS IT JUST ME?

Posted on October 24, 2010 by robchristopher

Is It Just Me? [2010] 1. Plain white boxers. 2. “Don’t do what you think you should do. Do what you know you should do.” 3. He walks to the door with the cold bottle of beer between his legs. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Richard Linklater’s BEFORE SUNRISE

Posted on October 24, 2010 by robchristopher

Before Sunrise [1995] 1. He reaches over to touch her hair, then thinks better of it and quickly pulls back his hand. Does she notice? 2. “I kind of like this Viennese form of begging.” 3. It’s daytime now. We … Continue reading →

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3 things about Todd Haynes’ I’M NOT THERE.

Posted on October 23, 2010 by robchristopher

I’m Not There. [2007] 1. “Mr Quinn, Mr. Quinn, do you have a word for your fans?” “Astronaut.” 2. Painted wooden seesaw. 3. He blows the dust away. It’s caked on like flour. 3 other things.

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