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3 things about Nikias Chryssos’ DER BUNKER

Der Bunker [2015] 1. Mustard yellow knee-socks. 2. A rendition of “Happy Birthday” just like Marilyn. 3. Docile with vacuum cleaner.

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3 things about Rob Christopher’s PAUSE OF THE CLOCK

Hey, I have the right to do one for my own film, don’t I?! Pause of the Clock [2015] 1. Sound meters visible on the receiver. 2. Nintendo controller sitting on the end table. 3. “Does it say anything about … Continue reading →

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3 things about The Spierig Brothers’ DAYBREAKERS

Daybreakers [2009] 1. Community warning: one hour until sunup. 2. He swirls it around in the glass, savoring the bouquet. 3. Waves of devourers becoming the devoured. Trim, smart, exciting, underrated. Ethan Hawke and Willem Dafoe are big assets.

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3 things about Lloyd Bacon’s 42nd STREET

42nd Street [1933] 1. She crushes the monocle under her heel, takes out a spare one. 2. “I’ve been for you ever since you walked in on me in my BVDs.” 3. The camera moves through a tunnel of legs.

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3 things about Sutton Roley’s CHOSEN SURVIVORS

Chosen Survivors [1974] 1. Gauntlet while sedated. 2. Tweezers, bat tongue. 3. Solid blue (plastic?) tableware.

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3 things about Lewis Allen’s THE UNINVITED

The Uninvited [1944] 1. Wilting bouquet. 2. Miss Holloway’s tall, throne-like office chair. 3. While it’s still lit, he throws the candelabra up the stairs and at the ghost.

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3 things about Phil Lord & Christopher Miller’s THE LEGO MOVIE

The Lego Movie [2014] 1. Ghost on a string. 2. “And so on.” 3. Pastel Duplo.

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3 things about David Lynch’s MULHOLLAND DR.

Mulholland Dr. [2001] 1. “Dad’s best friend goes to work.” 2. First we see a street sign for Sunset Blvd. Later, Betty is dropped off in front of the Paramount gate. 3. Crawling through the space underneath the door. 3 … Continue reading →

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3 things about Woody Allen’s MELINDA AND MELINDA

Melinda and Melinda [2004] 1. Impromptu “Sophisticated Lady” using a piano on the sidewalk. 2. “Yeah, but if you’re somebody who’s nobody, it’s no fun to be around anybody who’s everybody.” 3. He touches the strap on her dress as … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Wiene’s THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari [1920] 1. Cesar is 23. 2. Branches and leaves like scythes. 3. “Now I know exactly how to cure him.”

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