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3 things about OUTLAND

Posted on April 18, 2010 by robchristopher

Outland [1981] 1. The face expands, then explodes. 2. Something Gary Cooper never said in HIGH NOON: “My men are shit.” 3. Rule #1: When you’re on Io, using your shotgun in a greenhouse is a bad idea.

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3 things about ROOM 666

Posted on April 18, 2010 by robchristopher

Room 666 [1982] 1. Godard: “These days, people would rather see a small image up close rather than a big image from far away.” 2. Herzog: “First, I’m going to take off my shoes. You can’t answer a question like that … Continue reading →

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3 things about THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU

Posted on April 18, 2010 by robchristopher

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou [2004] 1. Bill Murray, a blue-tiled sauna, speedos. 2. “Son of a bitch, I’m sick of those dolphins!” 3. He’s wearing an “I’m a Pepper!” t-shirt. He gets shot in the chest. In subsequent … Continue reading →

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3 things about LURED

Posted on April 18, 2010 by robchristopher

Lured [1947] 1. She closes her eyes and says, “Here it comes.” 2. Lucille Ball barks at George Sanders. 3. Karloff has an unusual request. Two decades before Belle de jour.

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3 things about LAWMAN

Posted on April 12, 2010 by robchristopher

Lawman [1971] 1. A very ugly foot. 2. A skull which has been turned into a clock–the brothel owner sticks a key in the back to wind it up. 3. A stream of blood spurs out underneath his chin and … Continue reading →

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3 things about DANTON

Posted on April 12, 2010 by robchristopher

Danton [1983] 1. They enter the city. It’s pouring rain. Their carriage passes the guillotine in the square. It’s covered up by a giant canvas sheet. Except for the blade. 2. “I don’t want to die. I have the right … Continue reading →

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3 things about THE UGLY AMERICAN

Posted on April 11, 2010 by robchristopher

The Ugly American [1963] 1. Brando takes his first sip of the rice whiskey. Its potency causes him to do a fluttery hand dance. 2. “Besides, if my head is to end up on a pike in the market square, … Continue reading →

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3 things about HARD BOILED

Posted on April 9, 2010 by robchristopher

Hard Boiled [1992] 1. He neatly slides into place alongside the gunman. Drenched in flour. 2. “I hold all the aces, and I’ll play every one.” 3. Urine as fire retardant.

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3 things about I KNOW WHERE I’M GOING!

Posted on April 6, 2010 by robchristopher

I Know Where I’m Going! [1945] 1. “I haven’t heard any intelligent female nonsense for months.” 2. The eagle lands on the rabbit and begins to nibble on it. 3. A prim little girl in glasses, played by Petula Clark.

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3 things about LUST, CAUTION

Posted on April 4, 2010 by robchristopher

Lust, Caution [2007] 1. One of them lights a cigarette and then it’s passed around the streetcar. Everyone takes a puff. 2. She gracefully swabs perfume behind each ear and then on the wrist. She rubs her wrists together. 3. … Continue reading →

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