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3 things about Bong Joon Ho’s SNOWPIERCER

Posted on November 24, 2014 by robchristopher

Snowpiercer [2013] 1. False teeth. She bites into the protein bar. 2. “You know what I hate about myself? I know what people taste like. I know that babies taste best.” 3. Naked boy in a far coat.

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3 things about Nicholas Meyers’ TIME AFTER TIME

Posted on November 23, 2014 by robchristopher

Time After Time [1979] 1. A very fast cab ride. (I wonder, did he tip?) 2. John invites Herbert to sit down next to him, patting the bedspread. 3. Severed hand on the carpet.

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3 things about Mike Leigh’s TOPSY-TURVY

Posted on November 22, 2014 by robchristopher

Topsy-Turvy [1999] 1. “It’s this heat, it muddles the noodles.” 2. Oysters and stout. 3. She places her hand delicately on her stomach. “How long have you known?” he asks.

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3 things about Jean Negulesco’s THE BEST OF EVERYTHING

Posted on November 18, 2014 by robchristopher

The Best of Everything [1959] 1. “I’ve never asked for more and I won’t settle for anything less. Now you and your rabbit-faced wife, go to hell!” 2. Her new boyfriend the doctor arrives with a variety of pills that … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Clooney’s THE MONUMENTS MEN

Posted on November 17, 2014 by robchristopher

The Monuments Men [2014] 1. Historical inaccuracy: when she sings “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” she uses the revised lyrics to the song. Lyrics that didn’t appear until the 1950’s. 2. “If it was not for you, I might … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ron Mann’s ALTMAN

Posted on November 16, 2014 by robchristopher

Altman [2014] 1. Jack Warner: “That fool has all the actors talking at the same time!” 2. Altman’s grandson played Swee’pea in Popeye. 3. Lily Tomlin’s definition of Altmanesque: “Making a family.” Attempting to capture the essence of Robert Altman … Continue reading →

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3 things about Christopher Nolan’s INTERSTELLAR

Posted on November 9, 2014 by robchristopher

Interstellar [2014] 1. A dishtowel on top of the water pitcher to keep out the dust. 2. Plastic sheeting, warm liquid bath, wet t-shirt, snorty embrace. 3. Infinite bands of multicolors: Bruce Conner meets Donald Judd.

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3 things about Sophie Fiennes’ THE PERVERT’S GUIDE TO IDEOLOGY

Posted on November 8, 2014 by robchristopher

The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology [2012] 1. The Coke has grown warm; the distance between the sublime and the excremental is a short one. 2. Cynical ideology: I know very well what I’m doing and I am nevertheless doing it. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Bob Fosse’s ALL THAT JAZZ

Posted on November 6, 2014 by robchristopher

All That Jazz [1979] 1. Eyedrops, Alka-Seltzer, Benzadrine. 2. “Now Sinatra will never cover it.” 3. Vein-and-artery bodysuits.

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3 things about Albert Brooks’ MODERN ROMANCE

Posted on November 5, 2014 by robchristopher

Modern Romance [1981] 1. ‘Lude dialing. 2. Clump of vitamins, thud. 3. “Alright. But a kiss is more important than life.” 3 other things.

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