3 things about Robert Aldrich’s THE BIG KNIFE

Posted on May 20, 2020 by robchristopher

The Big Knife [1955]

1. “Never underestimate a man just because you don’t like him.”
2. Backscratcher as seduction tool.
3. Fake hearing-aid.

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3 things about Noel Marshall’s ROAR

Posted on May 17, 2020 by robchristopher

Roar [1981]

1. Davey doesn’t want to leave the house.
2. “Oh God, look what the cat dragged in.”
3. The unexpectedly sensual image of an unconscious ‘Tippi’ Hedren in closeup as liquid honey pours onto her head and coats her face.

Whoa.

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3 things about Richard Ayoade’s THE DOUBLE

Posted on May 15, 2020 by robchristopher

The Double [2013]

1. “Sukiyaki” on the jukebox.
2. Bent over to spy through a hole in the kitchen’s service door.
3. “Give Rudolf his arm back!”

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3 things about Norman Jewison’s MOONSTRUCK

Posted on May 11, 2020 by robchristopher

Moonstruck [1987]

1. Vicki Carr.
2. Kiss. “Wait a minute, wait a minute!” Kiss.
3. Sharing oatmeal in the kitchen.

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3 things about Saul Bass’ PHASE IV

Posted on May 10, 2020 by robchristopher

Phase IV [1974]

1. Triple flesh-tunnels.
2. Combating yellow with adaptation to yellow.
3. Rows of holes, from which dirt is pouring.

3 other things.

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s ADVISE AND CONSENT

Posted on May 9, 2020 by robchristopher

Advise & Consent [1962]

1. He hands him the newspaper. “How do you feel about this lollapalooza?”
2. The shocking moment when Gene Tierney utters the word “bitch.”
3. Slowly, over the course of the film, Leffingwell, a man of genuine integrity, becomes irrelevant.

Still can’t get over that gay bar scene. 3 other things.

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3 things about Lewis Gilbert’s DAMN THE DEFIANT!

Posted on May 6, 2020 by robchristopher

Damn the Defiant! [1962]

1. “Get those wretched women off the ship!”
2. Bread with maggots and worms.
3. Passing by, he cuts the rope and causes the body to plunge into the sea.

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3 things about Robert Parrish’s THE MOB

Posted on May 5, 2020 by robchristopher

The Mob [1951]

1. John Marley as a union racketeer.
2. White wine and beer.
3. Bizarre ending in which our hero passionately kisses another man’s wife while the husband and his own girlfriend watch approvingly.

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3 things about Fred Newmeyer & Sam Taylor’s THE FRESHMAN

Posted on May 4, 2020 by robchristopher

The Freshman [1925]

1. Crossword puzzle.
2. Taking back the $10.
3. Replacement sweater.

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3 things about Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s CURE

Posted on May 2, 2020 by robchristopher

Cure [1997]

1. The sound of an empty washing machine.
2. An abrupt darkening of the room. On the ceiling above his head, a black spot appears.
3. Silently, the waitress picks up a knife and walks across the room.

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