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3 things about Paul Thomas Anderson’s THERE WILL BE BLOOD

Posted on May 18, 2008 by robchristopher

There Will Be Blood [2007] My second viewing. 1. “Give me the blood so I can get out of here.” 2. He coats the tip of the stick with oil and then sets it on fire with a match. 3. … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 18, 2008 by robchristopher

Breakfast on Pluto [2005] 1. Kitten is out in the rain, looking at a group of televisions in the window of a shop. An elderly gentleman with an umbrella watches. Then says to Kitten, “William Holden and Jennifer Jones.”2. Kitten … Continue reading →

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3 things about Michael Apted’s 42: FORTY TWO UP

Posted on May 17, 2008 by robchristopher

42: Forty Two Up [1998] 1. Karaoke: Sue does “Superstar” by the Carpenters. Her parents sit and watch, smiling. 2. Nicholas talks about how he wisheshe’d be more famous for his scientific work than for appearing in the films. “But … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 16, 2008 by robchristopher

Recount [2008] 1. Laura Dern (as Katherine Harris) is about to step in front of the podium for a major press conference. She breathes in deeply and exhales. We hear her whispery, stuttering breath. Then the sounds of the crowd … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 15, 2008 by robchristopher

I’m feeling cranky today and I’m really not sure why.

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Posted on May 11, 2008 by robchristopher

As you can see from my recent entries, yesterday I went to part of the Sci-Fi Spectacular at the Music Box. It was a lot of fun. Actually, gorging on movies is almost always a lot of fun; when they’re … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nicholas Meyer’s STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN

Posted on May 11, 2008 by robchristopher

Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan  [1982] 1. Spock appears to be wearing eye shadow for the whole movie. This is a detail that’s hard to notice when you’re watching it on TV. 2. Capt. Terrell takes off his com … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 11, 2008 by robchristopher

Invasion of the Body Snatchers [1956] 1. For the first time I noticed what a bad driver Kevin McCarthy is in this movie. He’s always lurching through gear shifts, making turns going too fast, failing to break enough in advance, … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 11, 2008 by robchristopher

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers [1956] 1. Alien voice: “You might say this is all happening between the ticks on your watch.”2. The translating device lowering itself from the ceiling. Looks like a giant quartz rose, pulsating.3. Dr. Marvin: “The … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alain Resnais’ LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD

Posted on May 9, 2008 by robchristopher

Last Year at Marienbad [1961] 1. The woman slowly tears up the letter. She then puts the fragments on the tabletop in front of her, piece by piece. Later, when X arrives, she puts the fragments into an ashtray. 2. … Continue reading →

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