3 things about Martin Scorsese’s THE COLOR OF MONEY

Posted on September 29, 2009 by robchristopher

The Color of Money [1986]

1. “You’re an incredible flake.” The look on Cruise’s face: he’s been unmasked.
2. Forest Whitaker as a pool shark.
3. Lincoln Tap Room. Slushy street.

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3 things about Mark Sandrich’s TOP HAT

Posted on September 28, 2009 by robchristopher

Top Hat [1935]

1. Fred straightens out the crease in the newspaper.
2. Ginger’s feather dress shedding feathers.
3. “I cannot understand who wrote this!” “Sounds like Gertrude Stein.”

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3 things about Charlie Kaufman’s SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK

Posted on September 28, 2009 by robchristopher

Synecdoche, New York [2008]

second viewing:

1. “It’s green. You probably ate something green.”
2. He looks to his left and there she is. “Hi,” she says.
3. Reel-to-reel tape recorder playing street ambiance through loudspeakers.

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3 Things

Posted on September 24, 2009 by robchristopher

Secret Beyond the Door [1948]

1. The figures in the jury box, all dressed alike. Shadowy grey suits and ties.
2. She parts the curtains and sees an exact duplicate.
3. David curled up in the chair, reading a book, smirking. Sitting sidesaddle.

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Status

Posted on September 24, 2009 by robchristopher

So far, in my poll to determine which movies I’ll see at CIFF this year, the frontrunners are

A Frozen Flower
The Revenant
Air Doll
Police, Adjective
Mother
Antichrist

Alas I’ve just discovered that there is not likely to be an advance screening of Mother, and only one screening during the festival, so I don’t know that I’ll be able to catch that one. The others seem doable though. Because y’all out there are perverse it looks like I’ll be seeing Antichrist. But I was expecting that.

What? You haven’t voted yet? Do it! Check out the schedule, and vote early and often. Poll ends on Tuesday.

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3 things about Richard Fleischer’s MANDINGO

Posted on September 23, 2009 by robchristopher

Mandingo [1975]

1. He puts his bare feet on the stomach of a slave child, in order to draw out the rheumatism.
2. “She slipped her sucker–fell down the stairs, she did.”
3. The German woman reaches into Mede’s shorts to size up the merchandise.

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Choose My Adventure

Posted on September 23, 2009 by robchristopher

What should I see at this year’s Chicago International Film Festival? You tell me: VOTE!

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3 things about Roeland Kerbosch’s FOR A LOST SOLDIER

Posted on September 21, 2009 by robchristopher

For a Lost Soldier [1992]

1. Birth of a calf. Hooves first.
2. Naked backside drying in the sun.
3. Bits of the wet, crumbled photo in his hand.

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3 Things

Posted on September 21, 2009 by robchristopher

The Informant! [2009]

1. The agent finishes eating a granola bar while examining the box. “Corn syrup!” he exclaims, smiling and shaking his head.
2. Mark adjusts his wig.
3. They conduct a lie detector test. Silly country tune on the soundtrack, courtesy of Marvin Hamlisch.

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3 Things

Posted on September 20, 2009 by robchristopher

Whirlpool [1949]

1. In Anne’s bedroom: a group of shelves arranged in the shape of an inverted pyramid. Above Korvo’s bed: a group of masks hung on the wall, forming a circle.
2. “Here’s hoping your new marriage gives you something to live for–if only another divorce!”
3. Korvo’s sweaty face, half in shadow. Light reflected from the hand mirror. His eyes gleam.

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