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3 things about Anthony Asquith’s THE V.I.P.s

Posted on March 17, 2014 by robchristopher

The V.I.P.s [1963] 1. “Perhaps you should have told him. Perhaps I should have told him. Perhaps we should have told him.” 2. “You wanted babies!” screams Richard Burton. 3. “I shall probably arrive in Florida in an advanced state … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Luketic’s MONSTER-IN-LAW

Posted on March 16, 2014 by robchristopher

Monster-in-Law [2005] 1. Unfunny dog humping joke. 2. “I think you displaced my vagina.” 3. Upswept hair, tiger stripe dress, air kisses with Remy.

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3 things about Mike Hodges’ GET CARTER

Posted on March 11, 2014 by robchristopher

Get Carter [1971] 1. Underneath the bed, a chamberpot and a shotgun. 2. Hairy-faced git. 3. A reel of 16mm film in an envelope on its way to the vice squad of Scotland Yard.

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3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s VISITORS

Posted on March 8, 2014 by robchristopher

Visitors [2013] 1. Crumbling clown head. 2. Pinch. 3. Corporate totems tumble amidst the garbage.

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s THE DEADLY AFFAIR

Posted on March 7, 2014 by robchristopher

The Deadly Affair [1966] 1. He silently watches her fix herself a cup of tea. He neither asks for one himself, nor does she offer one. 2. “You never said that. Additionally, I never heard you.” 3. His hands gripping … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sydney Pollack’s ABSENCE OF MALICE

Posted on March 2, 2014 by robchristopher

Absence of Malice [1981] 1. “And the other’s I’m gonna have somebody’s ass in my briefcase.” 2. Spilled coffee, computer printouts. 3. He’s a connoisseur of fine wines but when it comes to beer, he exclusively drinks Budweiser.

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3 things about Joe Dante’s THE ‘BURBS

Posted on March 1, 2014 by robchristopher

The ‘Burbs [1989] 1. “I’m going to go do something productive. I’m going to go watch television.” 2. The sound of sardines. 3. Credit cards melted together.

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3 things about George Cukor’s THE PHILADELPHIA STORY

Posted on February 24, 2014 by robchristopher

The Philadelphia Story [1940] 1. A belted swimming robe. Only the belt fastens with a clasp. 2. “C.K. Dexter Haven, I would like to talk to you.” “Well, let’s go in the talking room.” 3. Can’t quite seem to get … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s REAR WINDOW

Posted on February 24, 2014 by robchristopher

Rear Window [1954] 1. A truck sprinkles water on the pavement. A group of children follow the truck and play in the water. 2. He almost gets hit by a car, glaring at the driver as it goes past. 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Howards Hawks’ SCARFACE

Posted on February 23, 2014 by robchristopher

Scarface [1932] 1. He tosses the gun into the hamper and covers it up with a few towels. 2. Boris Karloff’s only attempt at an American accent? 3. She enters the room dressed all in black. Seriously, except for swear … Continue reading →

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