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3 things about Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s MEMORIA

Posted on April 18, 2022 by robchristopher

Memoria [2021] 1. A huge ball of concrete hitting the bottom of a metal tube that’s surrounded by seawater. 2. She asks him what it’s like to be dead. “It’s okay.” 3. The “O” slowly fades away.

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3 things about Ernst Lubitsch’s TROUBLE IN PARADISE

Posted on April 17, 2022 by robchristopher

Trouble in Paradise [1932] 1. “See here, my good man. You’ve been saying good-bye for the last half hour and staying on. I wish you’d say ‘How do you do?’ and go.” 2. Giant Art Deco hall clock with built-in … Continue reading →

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3 things about Tina Rathborne’s ZELLY AND ME

Posted on April 13, 2022 by robchristopher

Zelly and Me [1988] 1. David Lynch says, “Holy smokes!” 2. Two burnmarks on her arm. 3. Lacking any other playthings, she creates Socky.

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3 things about Mark Sandrich’s SHALL WE DANCE

Posted on April 12, 2022 by robchristopher

Shall We Dance [1937] 1. “You only had one drink.” “Yes, but you kept filling it.” 2. Tripping over the curb in their roller skates. 3. Eric Blore’s spelling bee.

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New trailer, new screenings

Posted on April 7, 2022 by robchristopher

Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago is returning to theaters! April 30: The Wilmette Theatre, Wilmette, IL Yours truly in person; Q&A with Lee Shoquist (ChicagoFilm.com) May 6 – 7: The Broad Theater, New Orleans, LA [tickets on sale soon—stay tuned] … Continue reading →

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3 things about Michael Glover Smith’s RELATIVE

Posted on April 6, 2022 by robchristopher

Relative [2022] 1. She calmly explains e-books to a library patron. 2. In this alternate Chicago universe, Hopleaf is a pizza parlor. 3. “I need you. I don’t need you. I need you. We need you.” Bonus: the ugly couch … Continue reading →

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3 things about Christopher Nolan’s BATMAN BEGINS

Posted on April 5, 2022 by robchristopher

Batman Begins [2005] 1. 10,000 masks. 2. Tom Wilkinson’s murky accent. 3. The Gordons live on the first floor. 3 other things.

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3 things about Luis Buñuel’s THE MILKY WAY

Posted on April 4, 2022 by robchristopher

The Milky Way [1969] 1. The Virgin Mary advises Him not to shave. 2.  Pierre Clémenti: barefoot hippie Angel of Death. 3. The desiccated corpse is declared a heretic and cremated. 3 other things.

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3 things about Edward Cline’s MILLION DOLLAR LEGS

Posted on April 3, 2022 by robchristopher

Million Dollar Legs [1932] 1. Dismantled nightclub. 2. “You’ll always be Sweetheart to me.” 3. Double gold medals. 3 other things.

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3 things about Dorothy Arzner’s MERRILLY WE GO TO HELL

Posted on March 28, 2022 by robchristopher

Merrily We Go to Hell [1932] 1. He explains that he’s on the wagon. Immediately she mentions that if he needs it, there’s a bottle in the closet. 2. She’s powdering her nose. “I spent the morning realizing that we’re … Continue reading →

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