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3 things about Iain Softley’s HACKERS

Posted on May 20, 2025 by robchristopher

Hackers [1995] 1. Pool on the roof. 2. To make a point he lifts his shirt and tweaks a nipple. 3. “I hope you don’t screw like you type.” This movie has aged like a fine can of Jolt. Matthew … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gary Hustwit’s ENO

Posted on May 19, 2025 by robchristopher

Eno [2024] 1. In the morning, delaying input (breakfast, reading the news, checking email) to give space to output (creative projects). 2. The unexpected utility of Discreet Music for a soundtrack to birthing. 3. Bowie and Eno unknowingly working at … Continue reading →

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3 things about Quentin Dupieux’s MANDIBLES

Posted on May 18, 2025 by robchristopher

Mandibles [2020] 1. Duct-taping the trunk shut. 2. Dominique examines the dog. 3. A bunch of bananas.

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3 things about Jeremy Workman’s SECRET MALL APARTMENT

Posted on May 17, 2025 by robchristopher

Secret Mall Apartment [2024] 1. An imposing facade without a pedestrian entrance. 2. Explaining tape art. 3. Two things had been stolen: their PlayStation, a photobook.

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3 things about John Cassavetes’ A CHILD IS WAITING

Posted on May 16, 2025 by robchristopher

A Child Is Waiting [1963] 1. They watch Reuben from behind a two-way mirror as he sits at a literacy machine. It’s lit like a police interrogation room. 2. “It’s not what you can do for these children, it’s what … Continue reading →

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3 things about Annie Baker’s JANET PLANET

Posted on May 11, 2025 by robchristopher

Janet Planet [2023] 1. Sprinting through the mall. 2. “Die, bug, die!” 3. She starts the car. Classical music radio. She takes a few bites from a chicken drumstick.

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3 things about Bruce Geller’s HARRY IN YOUR POCKET

Posted on May 9, 2025 by robchristopher

Harry in Your Pocket [1973] 1. We never find out why she she was going to Chicago. 2. Dirt poor. White trash. 3. “If it’s the milk of human kindness you’re looking for, my boy, Harry ain’t the cow.”

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3 things about Carl Reiner’s THE JERK

Posted on May 7, 2025 by robchristopher

The Jerk [1979] 1. “He hates these cans! Stay away from the cans!” 2. Test thrusts. 3. One dollar and nine cents.

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3 things about Alan Elliott & Sydney Pollack’s AMAZING GRACE

Posted on May 4, 2025 by robchristopher

Amazing Grace [2018] 1. Waterspots above the doorway. 2. Overcome, he steps away from the piano in the middle of the song. 3. The cameraman jockeys for a clear shot of Mick Jagger.

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3 things about George Roy Hill’s HAWAII

Posted on May 4, 2025 by robchristopher

Hawaii [1966] 1. “We begin now!” 2. A letter to James Monroe. 3. They dive into the surf for relief, but they’ll only catch pneumonia and die.

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