Tag Archives: 3 things

3 things about Stephen Herek’s BILL & TED’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE

Posted on August 1, 2026 by robchristopher

Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure [1989] 1. A tray of slushies at the food court in the mall. 2. Napolean’s obsolete underwear becomes his wetsuit. 3. The Duke of Ted.

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3 things about Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY

Posted on July 31, 2026 by robchristopher

The Odyssey [2026] 1. A windswept beach, Calypso’s gorgeous floral wrap. 2. Gratuitous arrow to the eye. 3. “Go back into your disguises, go back into your disguises.”

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3 things about Lee Chang-dong’s POETRY

Posted on July 28, 2026 by robchristopher

Poetry [2010] 1. Sitting by the river, taking notes. Raindrops fall onto the page. 2. In frustration she finally switches off the power strip. 3. As the boy is led away to the police car, she calmly plays badminton with … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Wyler’s THE CHILDREN’S HOUR

Posted on July 27, 2026 by robchristopher

The Children’s Hour [1961] 1. A trove of filched objects. 2. “She found the lie with the ounce of truth.” 3. Running back to the house. Too late.

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3 things about Gary Hustwit’s ENO

Posted on July 25, 2026 by robchristopher

Eno [2024] 1. Laurie Anderson draws a card from the deck of Oblique Strategies: “Do nothing for as long as possible.” She sits in silence, staring into the camera, for many seconds. 2. Playing with his Omnichord. 3. He designed … Continue reading →

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3 things about Henry Hathaway’s NIAGRA

Posted on July 21, 2026 by robchristopher

Niagra [1953] 1. Nightmare: your honeymoon is invaded by a boisterous older couple who insists on filling every moment of every day for you. 2. Technicolor Marilyn Monroe in the front of the closed blinds, in silhouette. 3. Daydreaming about … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Huston’s THE ASPHALT JUNGLE

Posted on July 20, 2026 by robchristopher

The Asphalt Jungle [1950] 1. Smiling sadly, he looks up at her and says, “Don’t worry, baby. You’ll have plenty of trips.” 2. Hypnotized by a gyrating coed. 3. In the middle of the night she goes out and buys … Continue reading →

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3 things about Paul Weitz’s MOVING ON

Posted on July 19, 2026 by robchristopher

Moving On [2022] 1. Lily Tomlin pretending to be a fish. 2. “I’m gonna go. But Walter, this was not a dream.” “Well, I hope not. I want that bacon.” 3. A collection of love letters in a green shopping … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jacques Tati’s JOUR DE FETE

Posted on July 18, 2026 by robchristopher

Jour de fête [1949] 1. The truck bed becomes a desk. 2. He pounds on the piano and it begins to play a polka. 3. Crossing gate hangup. 3 other things.

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3 things about David Swift’s GOOD NEIGHBOR SAM

Posted on July 15, 2026 by robchristopher

Good Neighbor Sam [1964] 1. A vision of sheep in the elevator. 2. Posing with a pitcher of martinis, they jealously watch the other couple mambo from across the backyard. 3. Repainting every billboard in the dead of night.

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