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3 things about Michael Curtiz’s YANKEE DOODLE DANDY

Posted on October 1, 2013 by robchristopher

Yankee Doodle Dandy [1942] 1. “You know why? Because he’s the whole darn country squeezed into one pair of pants.” 2. The camera moves through the Broadway marquee streetscape. 3. FDR has a very large thumbnail.

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3 things about Jeunet & Caro’s DELICATESSEN

Posted on September 29, 2013 by robchristopher

Delicatessen [1991] 1. Snail on the record. 2. Hula bounce. 3. “I would have liked to say my last goodbyes!” “We’ll do that right now.”

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3 things about Betrand Tavernier’s DEATH WATCH

Posted on September 28, 2013 by robchristopher

Death Watch [1980] 1. “Some things are private?” “Are they? Why?” 2. She assures her that the wig is real human hair. 3. Finally, he sleeps. Sitting up. He sleeps right through it. Why this touching, understated sci-fi movie isn’t … Continue reading →

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3 things about Michael Campus’ Z.P.G.

Posted on September 28, 2013 by robchristopher

Z.P.G. [1972] 1. Newspaper headline: LOS ANGELES KILLER SMOG 90,000 DEAD 2. Artificial blood spurts out of the doll’s neck. 3. Plastic handcuffs and pruning shears.

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3 things about Kartemquin Films’ GOLUB: LATE WORKS ARE THE CATASTROPHES

Posted on September 26, 2013 by robchristopher

Golub: Late Works Are the Catastrophes [2004] 1. $20 worth of guns from the toy store on Bleeker Street. “Get a receipt.” 2. We can disappear you. 3. “You’re at the end of the rope. It’s a long rope. But … Continue reading →

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3 things about Andrew Bujalski’s COMPUTER CHESS

Posted on September 25, 2013 by robchristopher

Computer Chess [2013] 1. “A man on three scotches could program himself out of any problem in the world.” 2. In the middle of the night he walks to the ice room, dispenses himself a single ice cube and munches … Continue reading →

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3 things about François Ozon’s UNDER THE SAND

Posted on September 23, 2013 by robchristopher

Under the Sand [2000] 1. She’s alone, but there are two cups on the tea tray. 2. The hands slowly withdraw. A pucker in her dress. 3. “You belong in an insane asylum, not a rest home,” she says. The … Continue reading →

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3 things about Marc Forster’s WORLD WAR Z

Posted on September 21, 2013 by robchristopher

World War Z [2013] 1. “Okay, big man. You take care of the ladies? Deal. You’re awesome.” 2. Stupid cell phone. 3. The creature’s seatbelt is still securely fastened. Undeniably entertaining, but this definitely ends up as a missed opportunity. … Continue reading →

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3 things about STAR TREK: NEMESIS

Posted on September 16, 2013 by robchristopher

Star Trek: Nemesis [2002] 1. Apparently Irving Berlin is not good when suffering from a hangover from Romulan ale. Apparently Worf knows who Irving Berlin is. 2. “What’s happening to his face?” Everyone tactfully ignores the question. 3. Tom Hardy … Continue reading →

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3 things about François Ozon’s 8 WOMEN

Posted on September 15, 2013 by robchristopher

8 Women [2002] 1. A body is discovered. She continues eating her brioche. 2. “Combs don’t sleep.” 3. One by one they all link hands.

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