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3 things about Mati Diop’s ATLANTICS

Posted on January 7, 2020 by robchristopher

Atlantique [2019] 1. Explaining how a corkscrew and a bottle opener work. 2. Virginity test. 3. “He doesn’t even know how to dig!”

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3 things about John Dahl’s THE LAST SEDUCTION

Posted on January 6, 2020 by robchristopher

The Last Seduction [1994] 1. “Just go away.” “I haven’t finished charming you.” “You haven’t started.” 2. On top, in control, pounding the roof of the car. 3. Quickly wiping her fingerprints off the can of Mace.

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3 things about Whit Stillman’s THE LAST DAYS OF DISCO

Posted on January 5, 2020 by robchristopher

The Last Days of Disco [1998] 1. Hidden in the sub-basement. 2. “There’s something really sexy about Scrooge McDuck.” 3. “A lot of people like to say they won’t take no for an answer. I just wanted you to know … Continue reading →

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3 things about Whit Stillman’s BARCELONA

Posted on January 4, 2020 by robchristopher

Barcelona [1994] 1. Reading from the Old Testament while dancing to “Pennsylvania 6-5000.” 2. Jaunty eyepatch. 3. “But they have no idea how delicious hamburgers can be. But it’s this ideal burger of memory we crave not the disgusting imitations … Continue reading →

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3 things about Whit Stillman’s METROPOLITAN

Posted on January 3, 2020 by robchristopher

Metropolitan [1990] 1. Cha cha record. 2. “The most important thing to realize about parents is that there is absolutely nothing you can do about them.” 3. Two glasses of water before bed.

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3 things about Paul Thomas Anderson’s HARD EIGHT

Posted on January 2, 2020 by robchristopher

Hard Eight [1996] 1. “You should know before you ask a question like that.” 2. Reno lounge jazz combo covering “All Blues” by Miles Davis. 3. Gently tugging down the cuff of his overcoat.

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3 things about Charles Walters’ SUMMER STOCK

Posted on January 1, 2020 by robchristopher

Summer Stock [1950] 1. In the kitchen, an old fashioned stove next to a modern range. 2. Halving the newspaper, again and again. 3. Black fedora, oversized jacket, leotards.

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3 things about John Waters’ SERIAL MOM

Posted on December 30, 2019 by robchristopher

Serial Mom [1994] 1. Voice cameo as Ted Bundy (!) 2. “Come on, lick Mommy’s feet. Get them all wet!” 3. Mr. Pickles.

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3 things about John Waters’ CRY-BABY

Posted on December 29, 2019 by robchristopher

Cry-Baby [1990] 1. Hysterectomy pants. 2. French kissing. 3. She guzzles her jar of tears.

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3 things about Mitchell Leisen’s REMEMBER THE NIGHT

Posted on December 29, 2019 by robchristopher

Remember the Night [1940] 1. On the other side of the doorway, bottomless gloom. 2. “You made me understand.” “No, dear. It was love that made you understand.” 3. She casts aside her flimsy nightdress. 3 other things.

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