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3 things about LURED

Posted on April 18, 2010 by robchristopher

Lured [1947] 1. She closes her eyes and says, “Here it comes.” 2. Lucille Ball barks at George Sanders. 3. Karloff has an unusual request. Two decades before Belle de jour.

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3 things about LAWMAN

Posted on April 12, 2010 by robchristopher

Lawman [1971] 1. A very ugly foot. 2. A skull which has been turned into a clock–the brothel owner sticks a key in the back to wind it up. 3. A stream of blood spurs out underneath his chin and … Continue reading →

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3 things about DANTON

Posted on April 12, 2010 by robchristopher

Danton [1983] 1. They enter the city. It’s pouring rain. Their carriage passes the guillotine in the square. It’s covered up by a giant canvas sheet. Except for the blade. 2. “I don’t want to die. I have the right … Continue reading →

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3 things about THE UGLY AMERICAN

Posted on April 11, 2010 by robchristopher

The Ugly American [1963] 1. Brando takes his first sip of the rice whiskey. Its potency causes him to do a fluttery hand dance. 2. “Besides, if my head is to end up on a pike in the market square, … Continue reading →

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3 things about HARD BOILED

Posted on April 9, 2010 by robchristopher

Hard Boiled [1992] 1. He neatly slides into place alongside the gunman. Drenched in flour. 2. “I hold all the aces, and I’ll play every one.” 3. Urine as fire retardant.

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3 things about I KNOW WHERE I’M GOING!

Posted on April 6, 2010 by robchristopher

I Know Where I’m Going! [1945] 1. “I haven’t heard any intelligent female nonsense for months.” 2. The eagle lands on the rabbit and begins to nibble on it. 3. A prim little girl in glasses, played by Petula Clark.

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STORIES FROM THE GRID: Ashland/North

Posted on April 4, 2010 by robchristopher

Being part of a series involving Chicago and its surroundings. It was sometime after 9 on a Thursday night and there were only a handful of people on the bus, which was heading north on Ashland. Because the bus was … Continue reading →

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3 things about LUST, CAUTION

Posted on April 4, 2010 by robchristopher

Lust, Caution [2007] 1. One of them lights a cigarette and then it’s passed around the streetcar. Everyone takes a puff. 2. She gracefully swabs perfume behind each ear and then on the wrist. She rubs her wrists together. 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about BRAZIL

Posted on April 2, 2010 by robchristopher

Brazil [1985] 1. “Can you believe it? Just me and my little knife! Snip, snip! Slice, slice! Can you believe it?” 2. A long row of printouts slither down the wall, magnified by screens. 3. The corpse disintegrates into a … Continue reading →

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3 things about BENNY’S VIDEO

Posted on April 1, 2010 by robchristopher

Benny’s Video [1992] 1. He quickly returns to the desk and loads a third bolt into the gun. 2. “I wanted to see what it would feel like.” 3. Blood stains on the floor. Milk stains on the counter.

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