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3 things about George A. Romero’s CREEPSHOW

Posted on February 15, 2020 by robchristopher

Creepshow [1982] 1. “I can hold my breath for a long, long time!” Leslie Nielsen freeze frame. 2. She takes along her spiked milk for the drive. 3. Violin gesture.

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock`s SHADOW OF A DOUBT

Posted on February 10, 2020 by robchristopher

Shadow of a Doubt (1943) 1. She includes Veronica Lake in her prayers. 2. “Do you always have to talk about killing people?” “We’re not talking about killing people. Herb’s talking about killing me, and I’m talking about killing him.” “It’s … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Altman’s THE PLAYER

Posted on February 9, 2020 by robchristopher

The Player [1992] 1. “That pipsqueak?” 2. “Rumors are always true, you know that.” 3. “Who is this person?” 3 other things.

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3 things about John Huston’s FREUD

Posted on February 8, 2020 by robchristopher

Freud [1962] 1. “I’m not falling asleep. I’m gathering my strength. Sit down, and don’t interrupt me.” 2. False memories. 3. A scar just below his jawline, not hidden by his beard.

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3 things about Bong Joon Ho’s PARASITE

Posted on February 5, 2020 by robchristopher

Parasite [2019] 1. “I googled ‘art therapy’ and ad-libbed the rest.” 2. Sewage-stained cigarette. 3. The best plan? No plan.

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3 things about Noah Baumbach’s MARRIAGE STORY

Posted on February 5, 2020 by robchristopher

Marriage Story [2019] 1. “Even though I am 64 and have a dead gay husband, I manage to get up every day, live my life and feel pretty good about it.” 2. Double standard monologue. 3. He looks over at … Continue reading →

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3 things about Guillermo del Toro’s THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE

Posted on February 3, 2020 by robchristopher

The Devil’s Backbone [2001] 1. For no discernible purpose, a long rack of knives. 2. Rum and spices. 3. Sharpened sticks.

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3 things about Larry Cohen’s GOLD TOLD ME TO

Posted on February 2, 2020 by robchristopher

God Told Me To [1976] 1. Jailhouse hallway prostitute interview. 2. Cronenbergesque vaginal orifice. 3. End credit dedication to Bernard Herrmann! Often crude and confusing but exciting.

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3 things about Guillermo del Toro’s CRIMSON PEAK

Posted on February 1, 2020 by robchristopher

Crimson Peak [2015] 1. A black hand reaches over her shoulder. 2. Spoon scrape. 3. “I heard you the first time.” A cheap laugh, a line that’s completely out of place in this movie.

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3 things about Jean-Jacques Beineix’s DIVA

Posted on January 31, 2020 by robchristopher

Diva [1981] 1. Glimpse of a Harry Nilsson album at the record store. 2. Smearing blood on strangers at the video arcade. 3. How’d he get into the theater? Or the control booth? It’s also hard to believe that his … Continue reading →

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