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3 things about Laurie Anderson’s HEART OF A DOG

Posted on November 20, 2015 by robchristopher

Heart of a Dog [2015] 1. Lolabelle records a Christmas record. 2. Kierkegaard: “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” 3. Rotisseries. The smell of medicines and burnt flesh. Empty beds in the morning that … Continue reading →

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3 things about Howard Hawks’ MONKEY BUSINESS

Posted on November 17, 2015 by robchristopher

Monkey Business [1952] 1. “Not yet, Cary.” 2. Coffee balancing act. 3. Hank’s mohawk.

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3 things about Sam Mendes’ SPECTRE

Posted on November 16, 2015 by robchristopher

Spectre [2015] 1. Hyper-octo-sexual title sequence. 2. Loafers, no socks, pants that are too short. Impaired fashion sense. 3. “Brothers. They always know which buttons to press.”

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3 things about George Dunning’s YELLOW SUBMARINE

Posted on November 16, 2015 by robchristopher

Yellow Submarine [1968] 1. Pop-up Santa Claus. 2. Gas pump, pyramid, necktie. 3. “Carnation!”

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3 things about Curtis Bernhardt’s POSSESSED

Posted on November 15, 2015 by robchristopher

Possessed [1947] 1. Dissolve from water pitcher to dark water. 2. “The polka has changed a lot since it was in my day. Something new has been added.” 3. She leans against the quilted headboard, staring straight ahead with a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Richard Quine’s HOTEL

Posted on November 15, 2015 by robchristopher

Hotel [1967] 1. Still wearing his flesh-colored latex gloves, the thief helps himself to a Life Savers from the nightstand. 2. The NAACP representative goes into the strip joint and inquires into the whereabouts of the mysterious doctor, whom he … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gary Keys’ MEMORIES OF DUKE

Posted on November 14, 2015 by robchristopher

Memories of Duke [1980] 1. He leaves the piano to groove to the band. 2. When he was with Chick Webb, Johnny Hodges’ nickname was Polly. 3. “Whether you were black, white, grizzled or gray, any musician would want to … Continue reading →

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3 things about Olympia Stone’s CURIOUS WORLDS: THE ART & IMAGINATION OF DAVID BECK

Posted on November 13, 2015 by robchristopher

Curious Worlds: The Art & Imagination of David Beck [2015] 1. Birdshot painted white becomes popcorn. 2. An elephant inside an elephant inside an elephant. 3. He makes his own hinges.

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3 things about Paul Feig’s SPY

Posted on November 12, 2015 by robchristopher

Spy [2015] 1. She desperately reaches for the bottle of stool softener. 2. Jason Statham in glasses and wig looks like Bruce Willis in his disguise at the end of 12 Monkeys. 3. “Did he also make you dress like … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sheldon Wilson’s ONCE UPON A CRIME: THE BORRELLI DAVIS CONSPIRACY

Posted on November 11, 2015 by robchristopher

Once Upon a Crime: The Borrelli Davis Conspiracy [2014] 1. After being shot three times in the head, she is still able to reach the phone and dial the operator for help. When the paramedics arrive she advises them which … Continue reading →

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