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3 Things

Posted on November 14, 2009 by robchristopher

La Moustache [2005] 1. The shoelace breaks. Just like it did before. 2. It’s raining so hard that he literally cannot see through the window. The house where he grew up no longer exists. 3. The man shows him pictures … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on November 13, 2009 by robchristopher

The Young One [1960] 1. The old man has died and his corpse is still lying in the bed. It has one boot on and one boot off. On a table by the bed is a bottle of whiskey and … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Byrne’s TRUE STORIES

Posted on November 11, 2009 by robchristopher

True Stories [1986] 1. The movie was designed for the 1.37:1 aspect ratio. Not widescreen. Very unusual for a 1986 theatrical release. Perhaps Byrne designed it that way so that it wouldn’t lose much when shown on video? 2. “Linda! Larry! There’s … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on November 9, 2009 by robchristopher

The Grapes of Wrath [1940] 1. She reads the postcard one last time and then gently tips it into the flames. 2. The immaculately creased white trousers worn by the camp superintendent. 3. Three shadows in the dirt.

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3 Things

Posted on November 7, 2009 by robchristopher

Scott Walker: 30 Century Man [2006] 1. On tour: Roy Orbision, The Walker Brothers, Lulu. 2. Newspaper headline: “Scott hides away in a gloom-world” 3. Someone compares Walker to Francis Bacon. Later, in a recording studio, a percussionist plays a giant … Continue reading →

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3 things about René Clément’s JOY HOUSE

Posted on November 6, 2009 by robchristopher

Les félins [1964] 1. Jane chops up some herbs, takes a roast leg of mutton out of the oven. 2. “He wants proof that you suffered.” He presses RECORD on the tape machine. 3. Lalo Schifrin’s score. Plucked strings, harpsichord. … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on November 5, 2009 by robchristopher

The Men Who Stare at Goats [2009] 1. “What’s with the air quotes? Are you implying that I’m only capable of ironically strangling you?” 2. “The silence of the goats.” 3. He demonstrates the Predator. Pretty good! I think it … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on November 2, 2009 by robchristopher

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan [2006] 1. He throws down the bag and the hen squawks. 2. “Let’s go back to New York, at least there are no Jews there.” 3. He comes … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on November 2, 2009 by robchristopher

Black Sunday [1960] 1. Bulging eyeballs. 2. Her face transforms, ages. 3. Behind the torn canvas is a lever which operates the door to the secret passageway.

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3 things about Georges Franju’s EYES WITHOUT A FACE

Posted on November 1, 2009 by robchristopher

Eyes Without a Face [1960] 1. Forceps. 2. He pours a small glass of port then grabs her. 3. “Smile. Not too much.”

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