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3 things about Lewis Seiler’s SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS

Posted on August 24, 2015 by robchristopher

Something for the Boys [1944] 1. She opens her mouth as wide as possible in a bid to improve her teeth’s radio reception. 2. He stumbles and falls headfirst into the fireplace, triggering a short blackface number. 3. Nighttime, a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jim Jarmusch’s ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE

Posted on August 23, 2015 by robchristopher

Only Lovers Left Alive [2013] 1. She reaches behind her head and feels the guitar. Gibson, 1909. 2. “There’s water here. When the southern cities are on fire, this place will bloom.” 3. Eyes wide open, he looks at them … Continue reading →

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3 things about Christian Petzold’s PHOENIX

Posted on August 22, 2015 by robchristopher

Phoenix [2014] 1. He reaches from behind her and feels the pockets of her coat. 2. Without looking up at her he answers, “A slip, I guess.” 3. Soft focus, cut to black. Perfect ending.

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3 things about George Cukor’s A WOMAN’S FACE

Posted on August 20, 2015 by robchristopher

A Woman’s Face [1941] 1. Motif: faces dissolving into flashbacks. 2. As the embrace deepens he tightens his grip on her neck. 3. Sleigh-powered whip battle.

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3 things about Paul Verhoeven’s STARSHIP TROOPERS

Posted on August 19, 2015 by robchristopher

Starship Troopers [1997] 1. A group of kids happily stomp on some squishy bugs. 2. “Aim for the nerve stem.” 3. Brain-straw.

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3 things about ARIA

Posted on August 18, 2015 by robchristopher

Aria [1987] 1. Spatters of blood hitting the snow. 2. Vegas Elvis/opera singer. 3. Downy leghair, Jewel-encrusted foot. Segments directed by Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford, Bill Bryden, Jean-Luc Godard, Derek Jarman, Franc Roddam, Nicolas Roeg, Ken Russell, Charles Sturridge, Julien … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nobuhiko Obayashi’s HOUSE

Posted on August 17, 2015 by robchristopher

House [1977] 1. She winks at the girl using an eyeball in her mouth. 2. Disembodied fingers continue playing the piano. 3. Mr. Togo is bananas. After watching this for the first time my first question is, what did I … Continue reading →

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3 things about Richard Quine’s PUSHOVER

Posted on August 16, 2015 by robchristopher

Pushover [1954] 1. An alcoholic cop who’s also a litterbug. 2.”Think it over. You have until tomorrow. But don’t try and go anywhere, unless you want to get picked up for vagrancy.” 3. Dorothy Malone keeps a giant stuffed panda … Continue reading →

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3 things about Mike Nichols’ CATCH-22

Posted on August 12, 2015 by robchristopher

Catch-22 [1970] 1. The portrait behind his desk: FDR changes to Stalin. 2. Chocolate-covered cotton. 3. “You can’t let crazy people decide whether you’re crazy or not, can you?”

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3 things about Liz Garbus’ WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE?

Posted on August 10, 2015 by robchristopher

What Happened, Miss Simone? [2014] 1. “So sometimes it sounds like gravel, and other times it’s coffee and cream.” 2. She twice commands the audience member to sit down. 3. Playing for $300 a night in a small cafe in … Continue reading →

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