3 things about King Vidor’s STELLA DALLAS

Posted on March 18, 2023 by robchristopher

Stella Dallas [1937]

1. She moves in close, embraces her arm; they’re almost kissing.
2. A burning cigar on the tray of the highchair.
3. “Sorry, but you can’t stand here. We have to keep this clear. Move along, please.”

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3 things about Ryan White’s GOOD NIGHT OPPY

Posted on March 16, 2023 by robchristopher

Good Night Oppy [2022]

1. A mismatch between English and Metric.
2. Built-in autonomy.
3. “I’ll Be Seeing You” by Billie Holliday.

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3 things about Peter Bogdonovich’s TARGETS

Posted on March 11, 2023 by robchristopher

Targets [1968]

1. Blue ink on the check for his new gun, blue house, blue hand-towel, blue paper towels.
2. “Hardly ever missed, did I?”
3. The “good guy with a gun” who who isn’t of much use.

3 other things.

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April 2: ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO returns!

Posted on March 9, 2023 by robchristopher

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If you’ve been waiting to see it on the big screen, here’s your chance. That’s right: Chicago’s newest movie theatre is hosting Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago for brunch! Located right around the corner from Wrigley Field, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema features a full bar and tasty grub delivered right to your seat. The show is Sunday, April 2 at 11:00am and tickets are on sale now. The theatre is noted for its comfy seating and intimate auditoriums, so don’t delay. Would you help us spread the word to your friends and fellow cinephiles?

And remember, Roy’s World is streaming in North America via Fandor, Vudu, Hoopla, YouTube, iTunes, and a bunch of other apps—browse a partial list at JustWatch. (Not on Fandor yet? Sign up for a free seven-day trial today!)

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3 things about Todd Haynes’ I’M NOT THERE.

Posted on March 7, 2023 by robchristopher

I’m Not There. [2007]

1. He maneuvers his wheelchair to get a closer look.
2. The dog isn’t quite fast enough.
3. Fake wood-paneled refrigerator.

3 other things.

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3 things about Daniel Roher’s NAVALNY

Posted on March 6, 2023 by robchristopher

Navalny [2022]

1. Moscow 4.
2. Putin refuses to say his name.
3. Diverted to a different airport.

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3 things about IF I HAD A MILLION

Posted on March 4, 2023 by robchristopher

If I Had a Million [1932]

1. Raspberry.
2. He’ll need to get his hat reblocked.
3. All she wants is to make some biscuits and have a cat.

Directed by Ernst Lubitsch, Norman Taurog, Stephen Roberts, Norman Z. McLeod, James Cruze, William A. Seiter, and H. Bruce Humberstone!

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3 things about Todd Field’s TÁR

Posted on March 2, 2023 by robchristopher

Tár [2022]

1. “Haunted.”
2. She holds the girl’s foot until she falls asleep.
3. Number 5 looks back at her through the glass.

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3 things about Douglas Sirk’s ALL I DESIRE

Posted on March 1, 2023 by robchristopher

All I Desire [1953]

1. The smoke and gravel in her voice during the opening narration.
2. “You don’t know how unimportant success is until you’ve had it.”
3. He accidentally sweeps his nameplate onto the floor.

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3 things about Norman Jewison’s THE CINCINNATI KID

Posted on February 28, 2023 by robchristopher

The Cincinnati Kid [1965]

1. Eddie G’s fabulous purple smoking jacket.
2. He lives on Magazine Street?
3. “A reasonable bet.”

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