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3 things about Alan Arkin’s LITTLE MURDERS

Posted on March 22, 2011 by robchristopher

Little Murders [1971] 1. “This must be the first time in your life you’re having the time of your life.” 2. He eats a carrot stick. The salt shaker looks like a small strawberry. 3. “It’s dangerous to challenge a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s CASINO

Posted on March 19, 2011 by robchristopher

Casino [1995] 1. In the bank vault, she shows off all her jewelry to the baby. 2. “From now on, I want you to put an equal amount of blueberries in each muffin.” 3. A hole in the ground. Blood. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Walter Hill’s 48 HRS.

Posted on March 12, 2011 by robchristopher

48 Hrs. [1982] 1. Proverbial early-80’s soundtrack: soprano sax and steel drums. 2. “Jack, tell me a bedtime story.” “Fuck you.” “Aww, that’s one of my favorites.” 3. Where did the bus come from?

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3 things about Claire Denis’ 35 SHOTS OF RUM

Posted on March 11, 2011 by robchristopher

35 Shots of Rum [2008] 1. Nighttime. A train goes by, green and yellow windows. 2. His 17-year-old cat has died. He picks it up by the scruff of its neck and puts it into a plastic bag. You can … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ray Milland’s PANIC IN YEAR ZERO!

Posted on March 7, 2011 by robchristopher

Panic in Year Zero! [1962] 1. Shortly before 4 o’clock in the morning. In a moment of solitude he tries out his fishing rod. 2. “Somebody dropped the Bomb, Dad. Crazy scene!” 3. At gunpoint, the doc orders him to … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Lowell Rich’s THE CONCORDE… AIRPORT ’79

Posted on March 7, 2011 by robchristopher

The Concorde… Airport ’79 [1979] 1. Harry Shearer as a TV newscast announcer. Ed Begley Jr. as a member of the ski rescue patrol. 2. “They don’t call it the ‘cockpit’ for nothing, honey.” 3. After the Concorde explodes in … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jerry Jameson’s AIRPORT ’77

Posted on March 7, 2011 by robchristopher

Airport ’77 [1977] 1. Her sentimental drink of choice: champagne on the rocks. 2. “I’m lonely. I need someone to love me this week. Can you love me this week?” 3. Shag carpet waterfall.

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3 things about Wong Kar-wai’s 2046

Posted on March 4, 2011 by robchristopher

2046 [2004] 1. Green wood, red dress. 2. “If slapping me will make you feel good, use that as your Christmas present.” 3. She slurps up the noodles with both grace and dexterity.

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3 things about Jack Smight’s AIRPORT 1975

Posted on February 27, 2011 by robchristopher

Airport 1975 [1974] 1. “Is that a double?” she asks the stewardess. “Good. Keep ’em coming.” 2. Shag carpet mural on the wall in the lounge. 3. Charlton Heston grits his teeth and says, “Climb, baby, climb!”

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3 things about George Seaton’s AIRPORT

Posted on February 27, 2011 by robchristopher

Airport [1970] 1. She resists his advances. He whines, “If you get me up to full throttle and then throw me in reverse, you could damage my engine.” 2. Maureen Stapleton booking it down the empty concourse. In heels. 3. … Continue reading →

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