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3 things about Joselito Altarejós’ THE GAME OF JUAN’S LIFE

Posted on October 26, 2010 by robchristopher

The Game of Juan’s Life [2009] 1. “100 will get you 150 if you win,” the bookie tells him. 2. A man bangs on the bathroom door. “Open up. I’m about to give birth.” 3. He has left his sandals … Continue reading →

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3 things about Werner Herzog’s MY SON, MY SON, WHAT HAVE YE DONE

Posted on October 25, 2010 by robchristopher

My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done [2009] 1. Puritan Oatmeal. 2. The handler gently retrieves the eyeglasses from the ostrich’s throat. 3. He releases the flamingos. The SWAT team moves in. Terrible. Some arresting moments, and a 100% committed … Continue reading →

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3 things about JC Calciano’s IS IT JUST ME?

Posted on October 24, 2010 by robchristopher

Is It Just Me? [2010] 1. Plain white boxers. 2. “Don’t do what you think you should do. Do what you know you should do.” 3. He walks to the door with the cold bottle of beer between his legs. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Richard Linklater’s BEFORE SUNRISE

Posted on October 24, 2010 by robchristopher

Before Sunrise [1995] 1. He reaches over to touch her hair, then thinks better of it and quickly pulls back his hand. Does she notice? 2. “I kind of like this Viennese form of begging.” 3. It’s daytime now. We … Continue reading →

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3 things about Todd Haynes’ I’M NOT THERE.

Posted on October 23, 2010 by robchristopher

I’m Not There. [2007] 1. “Mr Quinn, Mr. Quinn, do you have a word for your fans?” “Astronaut.” 2. Painted wooden seesaw. 3. He blows the dust away. It’s caked on like flour. 3 other things.

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3 things about Andy Blubaugh’s THE ADULTS IN THE ROOM

Posted on October 20, 2010 by robchristopher

The Adults in the Room [2010] 1. Andy favors Red Stripe. 2. “We don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do,” the guy says. Andy puts his hand on his knee. “I know we don’t.” 3. Dan Savage … Continue reading →

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3 things about Neill Blomkamp’s DISTRICT 9

Posted on October 17, 2010 by robchristopher

District 9 [2009] 1. Crescent-shaped head wound. 2. The mothership sets off every car alarm in the city. 3. One human eye, one alien eye.

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3 things about Mark Romanek’s NEVER LET ME GO

Posted on October 16, 2010 by robchristopher

Never Let Me Go [2010] 1. She walks back and forth across the stage, displaying a jar containing cigarette butts. 2. “The purpose of The Gallery was not to look inside your souls. The purpose of The Gallery was to … Continue reading →

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3 things about Howard Hawks’ GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES

Posted on October 14, 2010 by robchristopher

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes [1953] 1. “You do wear it on your head! I just love finding new places to wear diamonds!” 2. They take off his pants before he even knows what’s going on. 3. Disturbingly flesh-colored briefs, with seams … Continue reading →

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3 things about Raoul Walsh’s THE BIG TRAIL

Posted on October 14, 2010 by robchristopher

The Big Trail [1930] 1. As they converse by the water pump, insects circulate in the air. 2. Bleached bones, sand, wagon wheels. 3. The dog lies down next to the grave. Everyone walks away.

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