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3 things about Derek Jarman’s THE TEMPEST

Posted on February 1, 2014 by robchristopher

The Tempest [1979] 1. He emerges from the sea, naked, carrying a sword. 2. A crystal ball surrounded by glowing candles. 3. The sailors throw bunches of flower petals into the air.

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3 things about John Huston’s THE AFRICAN QUEEN

Posted on January 20, 2014 by robchristopher

The African Queen [1951] 1. “‘What an absurd idea.’ ‘What an absurd idea.’ Lady, you got ten absurd ideas for my one.” 2. Leeches. Salt. 3. A flock of empty gin bottles bobbing in the river.

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3 things about Todd Haynes’ VELVET GOLDMINE

Posted on January 19, 2014 by robchristopher

Velvet Goldmine [1998] 1. Gatefold sleeve. Wrapped from the waist down in crushed red velvet. 2. “It’s funny how beautiful people are when they’re walking out the door.” 3. Coils of microphone cable on the stage’s scuffed wood floor. He … Continue reading →

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3 things about Rouben Mamoulian’s LOVE ME TONIGHT

Posted on January 18, 2014 by robchristopher

Love Me Tonight [1932] 1. Three mirrored panels, each displaying a unique angle of Maurice. 2. “Don’t you think about anything but men?” “Why sure.” “What?” “Schoolboys.” 3. Slow motion horseback ride.

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3 things about Abdellatif Kechiche’s BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOR

Posted on January 17, 2014 by robchristopher

Blue is the Warmest Color [2013] 1. Kissing, intermittent starbursts. 2. Louise Brooks projection. 3. “Excuse me, I don’t know … I don’t know … It’s beyond my control.” “You’re excused.”

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3 things about Daniel Kraus’ PREACHER

Posted on January 16, 2014 by robchristopher

Preacher [2011] 1. During his sermon, in his exuberance he drops his handkerchief. A man picks it up and, not missing a beat, he takes it back. 2. He likes to wrastle with fish. 3. A cake that says HAPPY … Continue reading →

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3 things about Delmer Daves’ DARK PASSAGE

Posted on January 12, 2014 by robchristopher

Dark Passage [1947] 1. POV shot from the inside of the barrel as it tumbles down the hillside. 2. Agnes Moorehead’s peculiar pyramidal hairdo. 3. Glass elevator illuminated from within.

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3 things about Archie Mayo’s THE PETRIFIED FOREST

Posted on January 12, 2014 by robchristopher

The Petrified Forest [1936] 1. Sign: TIPPING IS UN-AMERICAN/KEEP YOUR CHANGE 2. He kisses her; she swats him away like a fly. 3. “Have a drink, my colored brother.”

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3 things about Joel & Ethan Coen’s INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS

Posted on January 11, 2014 by robchristopher

Inside Llewyn Davis [2013] 1. A box of Chef Boyardee Cheese Pizza. 2. “Where were we?” “You were saying I was careerist, and I was saying you were a loser.” 3. A long pause. “I don’t see a lot of … Continue reading →

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3 things about Michael Haneke’s CACHE (HIDDEN)

Posted on January 9, 2014 by robchristopher

Caché [2005] 1. Behind him a wall of books, all blank, all dummies. Set dressing. 2. To kill time until she gets home, he idly watches news reports of international atrocities. 3. Majid takes a razor from his pocket; Georges … Continue reading →

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