3 things about Kelly Reichardt’s CERTAIN WOMEN

Posted on December 17, 2018 by robchristopher

Certain Women [2016]

1. At the food court, she watches a teen in ceremonial dress order some Asian food.
2. Sliding open the bar door to reveal a magnificent view. Day after day after day.
3. “No privacy.”

3 other things.

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3 things about Peter Sullivan’s CHRISTMAS TWISTER

Posted on December 16, 2018 by robchristopher

Christmas Twister [2012]

1. CHRISTAMS TWISTER. The film’s misspelled title card is the most shocking thing of all.
2. They just stand there and watch Bryan die! That’s no way to get him to ask you out on a date!
3. What happened to Santa?

What a wonderfully tacky, oddly amiable bundle of yuletide trash. On a nonthink level, I highly recommend it.

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3 things about David Byrne’s TRUE STORIES

Posted on December 13, 2018 by robchristopher

True Stories [1986]

1. Multiple instances of red drapes.
2. A coffee machine in the bedroom of Miss Rollings.
3. “What else is a field good for but building houses?”

It’s hard to overstate how important this film has been to me since I first watched it at the age of 13. How wonderful to finally have it as part of the Criterion Collection. 3 other things.

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3 things about Richard Curtis’s LOVE ACTUALLY

Posted on December 11, 2018 by robchristopher

Love Actually [2003]

1. Hearty rendition of “Good King Wenceslas.”
2. “Now, which doll shall we give Daisy’s little friend Emily? The one that looks like a transvestite or the one that looks like a dominatrix?”
3. He encourages his son to evade airport security.

Bah humbug. This movie’s insights into how love actually works could fit on one side of a fortune cookie slip.

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3 things about Todd Haynes’ CAROL

Posted on December 10, 2018 by robchristopher

Carol [2015]

1. Flung out of space.
2. No bullets.
3. A long pause. “No, I don’t think so.”

3 other things.

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3 things about Ava DuVernay’s A WRINKLE IN TIME

Posted on December 7, 2018 by robchristopher

A Wrinkle in Time [2018]

1. Glitter lips.
2. “It’s just a physics thing. The classic slingshot maneuver.”
3. It’s not food, it’s sand.

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3 things about Peter Yates’s BULLITT

Posted on December 4, 2018 by robchristopher

Bullitt [1968]

1. Hubcap continuity problems.
2. “I demand that signed statement. Now.”
The slightest pause. And then he says, “Excuse me,” and walks away.
3. An ending reminiscent of Heat.

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Exquisitely mellow holiday tunes.

Posted on December 2, 2018 by robchristopher
Tis The Season/Merry Christmas (2 LP's on 1 CD/Original Recordings Remastered/Limited Edition)

Jackie Gleason: ‘Tis The Season/Merry Christmas

Quite simply, there is not a better set of music to play while dreamily sipping cocktails in front of your Christmas tree. If you play it softly there’s no doubt that Jackie’s caressing sounds will lull you into holiday reveries. But interestingly, this is also a great album to play loud if you want to put your hi-fi through its places, beautifully arranged and crisply recorded. To finally have all 25 of Gleason’s Christmas recordings in one package just might be the best musical gift of the season.

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3 things about Kartemquin Films’ THE INQUIRING NUNS

Posted on December 2, 2018 by robchristopher

The Inquiring Nuns [1968]

1. They’re in a band called The Bubblegum Orgy.
2. Complaining about a rude cashier.
3. “I’m not sure why, but I’m glad you asked me.”

A classic.

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3 things about the Coen Bros.’ THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS

Posted on December 1, 2018 by robchristopher

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs [2018]

1. “First time?”
2. “Goodnight, Mister Pocket.”
3. The variety of facial expressions caused by his breath.

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