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3 things about Akira Kurosawa’s SANJURO

Posted on June 19, 2010 by robchristopher

Sanjuro [1962] 1. They all pop up out of the floor, like the nine dwarfs. 2. Sanjuro is tied up. He sits on the ground, bent forward at the waist. Kikui cuts the ropes with his sword. Sanjuro shares a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Kenner’s FOOD, INC.

Posted on June 14, 2010 by robchristopher

Food, Inc. [2008] 1. “1 of every 3 people born after 2000 will suffer from early onset diabetes. Among minorities, it will be every 1 in 2.” 2. Clarence Thomas was once a lawyer for Monsanto. 3. Michael Pollan uses … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Frankenheimer’s THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE

Posted on June 13, 2010 by robchristopher

The Manchurian Candidate [1962] 1. He takes a long time to light his cigarette and then says, “Greeks–coupla Greeks.” 2. The hole in the milk carton. 3. In the last scene, we never see Janet Leigh.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s SHORT CUTS

Posted on June 6, 2010 by robchristopher

Short Cuts [1993] 1. Unbeknownst to one another, while they talk on the phone they’re both eating peanut butter. 2. “Out of butter. Ask for margarine.” 3. The sound of the broken glass grinding in the sink. 3 more things. … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Carson’s STAR TREK: GENERATIONS

Posted on June 1, 2010 by robchristopher

Star Trek: Generations [1994] 1. Why is the Enterprise so dark? Didn’t they pay the light bill? 2. Malcolm McDowell activates his patented smirk. “Nice try,” he says. 3. Spot lives.

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3 things about John Glen’s LICENCE TO KILL

Posted on June 1, 2010 by robchristopher

Licence to Kill [1989] 1. Just plain wrong: Bond orders a “Bud with lime.” 2. Benicio Del Toro disappears in a cloud of bloody red coke dust. 3. “Bless your heart!” says Wayne Newton.

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3 things about George A. Romero’s SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD

Posted on June 1, 2010 by robchristopher

Survival of the Dead [2009] 1. Ring around the rosie. 2. Fire extinguisher. 3. It’s not a good idea to approach your dead sister because you think she still recognizes you.

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3 things about Frank Lloyd’s MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY

Posted on May 31, 2010 by robchristopher

Mutiny on the Bounty [1935] 1. He insists on carrying out the punishment. Gable flinches. 2. One by one they refuse the cheese. 3. “I don’t detest facts, I’m indifferent towards them.”

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3 things about Fritz Lang’s METROPOLIS

Posted on May 29, 2010 by robchristopher

Metropolis [1927] 1. They trudge back to Worker’s Town. Looks just a Roger Brown painting. 2. Neon squiggle desk lamp. 3. “Come! It is time to give the Machine-Man your face!” Yesterday I saw the newly restored version. I’ll be … Continue reading →

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3 things about Fred Zinnemann’s JULIA

Posted on May 28, 2010 by robchristopher

Julia [1977] 1. “It’s the best play anyone’s written in a long time.” Pause. “Are you sure?” she asks. He walks over to her. “I’m positive.” He smiles. She returns the smile. Then it turns into a frown. “But are … Continue reading →

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