Tag Archives: 3 things

3 things about Duncan Jones’ MUTE

Posted on February 24, 2018 by robchristopher

Mute [2018] 1. “Heroes” Symphony by Philip Glass on the turntable. 2. A room of whore portraits. 3. Drone meals. Not terrible, but I wish I’d liked this better. It shares all the weakest qualities of a Wim Wenders film: … Continue reading →

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3 things about George A. Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

Posted on February 21, 2018 by robchristopher

Night of the Living Dead [1968] 1. A photograph of a minister sits atop the mantel. 2. Beetman’s Diner. 3. Three cigars in his hatband. 3 other things.

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3 things about Michael Glover Smith’s MERCURY IN RETROGRADE

Posted on February 20, 2018 by robchristopher

Mercury in Retrograde [2017] 1. Periodic pauses for pushups. 2. According to the marquee, moviegoers can expect a double feature of Cool Apocalypse and Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party. 3. “Don’t look now, but Isabelle is making out with Mr. NASCAR.”

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3 things about Howard Hawks’ HIS GIRL FRIDAY

Posted on February 19, 2018 by robchristopher

His Girl Friday [1940] 1. Three roast beef sandwiches. 2. “It’s getting so a girl can’t leave the room without being discussed by a bunch of old ladies.” 3. Joe Pettibone.

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3 things about Mario Bava’s THE WHIP AND THE BODY

Posted on February 18, 2018 by robchristopher

The Whip and the Body [1963] 1. Red-hooded pallbearers. 2. “You’re a fool, Georgia!” (A housekeeper named Georgia?!) 3. Fiery coffin, curling boots.

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3 things about Alfonso Cuarón’s CHILDREN OF MEN

Posted on February 17, 2018 by robchristopher

Children of Men [2006] 1. “That’s the sound of the ear cells dying, like their swan song. Once it’s gone you’ll never hear that frequency again. Enjoy it while it lasts.” 2. Flip-flops. His ugly, battered feet. 3. Michael Caine … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Wyler’s WUTHERING HEIGHTS

Posted on February 15, 2018 by robchristopher

Wuthering Heights [1939] 1. His right eye partially hidden by a lock of his hair. 2. “I’m not lovely. What I am is very brilliant. I have a wonderful brain. It enables me to be superior to myself.” 3. Deathbed … Continue reading →

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3 things about Greta Gerwig’s LADY BIRD

Posted on February 7, 2018 by robchristopher

Lady Bird [2017] 1. A star named Bruce. 2. “I haven’t lied in two years.” 3. Mother and daughter driving over the same bridges at different points in time. Lovely. It would make a wonderful double feature with 20th Century … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gordon Douglas’s IN LIKE FLINT

Posted on February 6, 2018 by robchristopher

In Like Flint [1967] 1. Dolphin talk. 2. “Brain and hair washing at the same time.” “Exactly.” 3. Operation Smooch.

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3 things about Sean Baker’s THE FLORIDA PROJECT

Posted on February 3, 2018 by robchristopher

The Florida Project [2017] 1. “No harm, no foul? No fowl. There’s a joke in there somewhere.” 2. She carefully washes the pony’s mane. 3. “I wish they made forks out of candy. Then you could eat the fork after … Continue reading →

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