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3 things about Tod Browning’s THE DEVIL-DOLL

Posted on November 1, 2014 by robchristopher

The Devil-Doll [1936] 1. “My work will help the world to live!” “And my work will help three men die.” 2. She carefully dips the tiny stiletto in the vial of poison. 3. He takes off the wig and tosses … Continue reading →

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3 things about Karl Freund’s MAD LOVE

Posted on November 1, 2014 by robchristopher

Mad Love [1935] 1. Two coughs means “I love you.” 2. She knocks herself over and shatters her own head. 3. Neck brace, teeth, dark glasses.

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3 things about René Laloux’s FANTASTIC PLANET

Posted on October 31, 2014 by robchristopher

Fantastic Planet [1973] 1. Sundial-wristwatch with a lever. 2. It begins to rain and the brain-sausage landscape comes to life. 3. The creatures surround him and extrude fibers which form into clothing.

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3 things about David Miller’s THE STORY OF ESTHER COSTELLO

Posted on October 29, 2014 by robchristopher

The Story of Esther Costello [1957] 1. “You can’t turn a hard woman into a soft woman. It’s like hardboiling an egg backwards.” 2. “Book. Book. Book. Book. Book.” 3. Perverse: rape heals her psychological trauma.

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3 things about Bob Rafelson’s FIVE EASY PIECES

Posted on October 27, 2014 by robchristopher

Five Easy Pieces [1970] 1. “Not dirt. See, dirt isn’t bad. It’s filth! Filth is bad. That’s what starts maggots and riots.” 2. A crooked candlestick on the mantel. 3. He doesn’t close her door on the way out; he … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jeff Nichols’ TAKE SHELTER

Posted on October 26, 2014 by robchristopher

Take Shelter [2011] 1. “Is anyone else seeing this?” 2. A knife on the drainboard, covered with flies. 3. He holds out his hand, trembling, keyring looped around his finger.

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3 things about Frederick Wiseman’s NATIONAL GALLERY

Posted on October 20, 2014 by robchristopher

National Gallery [2014] 1. Varnish. Shiny, buffed floors. 2. A hunting horn, a lobster, a peeled lemon. 3. He collects the tiniest possible sample and places it on a glass slide. Phenomenal.

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3 things about Stuart Rosenberg’s THE LAUGHING POLICEMAN

Posted on October 18, 2014 by robchristopher

The Laughing Policeman [1973] 1. Chivas Regal and rubbers. 2. “Did she go out with a lot of men?” “She didn’t go out with men … at all.” 3. The table legs are actually legs.

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3 things about Andrew Fleming’s THE CRAFT

Posted on October 17, 2014 by robchristopher

The Craft [1996] 1. “What’s going on? Are you girls getting high?” 2. A jukebox that plays nothing but Connie Francis records. 3. Python bannister.

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3 things about Michael Caplan’s ALGREN

Posted on October 15, 2014 by robchristopher

Algren [2014] 1. “The true voice of the people belongs to the inarticulate.” 2. “Walking into his apartment was like walking into a scrapbook.” 3. Playing at the beach. An enormous belly, spindly legs. Featuring nearly 200 amazing photographs by … Continue reading →

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