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3 things about Michael Apted’s 49 UP

Posted on August 25, 2008 by robchristopher

49 Up [2005] 1. Tony’s summer home in Spain. An unexpected turn. Eerie for me since I read J.G. Ballard’s Cocaine Nights so recently, which is about a British vacation ex-pat community in Spain. 2. “What’s it like, being a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Andy Warhol’s EATING TOO FAST

Posted on August 19, 2008 by robchristopher

Eating Too Fast [1966] 1. The object on the wall and to the right initially looks like the top of an air conditioning duct. But later you can clearly see it’s a photograph of a woman, tacked to the wall. … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on August 9, 2008 by robchristopher

Black Legion [1937] 1. In the kitchen there is a wall-mounted saltbox. 2. The story of his arrest and interrogation are presented as a dramatized radio program. Is this a commentary on the tendency of the media to sensationalize the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Christopher Nolan’s THE DARK KNIGHT

Posted on August 4, 2008 by robchristopher

The Dark Knight [2008] 1. The clever alteration of the graphics on the side of the bus: “CTA” (Chicago Transit Authority) has been changed to “GTA” (Gotham Transit Authorty). 2. My favorite shot of the movie: The Joker is hanging upside … Continue reading →

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3 things about Spike Lee’s BAMBOOZLED

Posted on July 31, 2008 by robchristopher

Bamboozled [2000] 1. The money he puts into their tip bag is exceedingly crisp, unused. It’s a prop. 2. How to make blackface: soak three corks in alcohol and set on fire. When the corks have burned to ashes, add … Continue reading →

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3 things about Tina Mascara & Guido Santi’s CHRIS & DON. A LOVE STORY

Posted on July 23, 2008 by robchristopher

Chris & Don. A Love Story [2007] 1. Don’s story about Anna Magnani farting. So crass, but I bet Pasolini would have appreciated it. 2. “Yes, I know Charlize Theron. But you know how I feel about her. Vacuous.” 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Zoe Cassavetes’ BROKEN ENGLISH

Posted on July 21, 2008 by robchristopher

Broken English [2007] 1. She tries on the dress by draping it in front of her, inserting her head in the neck-holewhile it’s still on the hanger. 2. Julien grabs her bag, tugs on her arm and physically drags her … Continue reading →

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3 things about Guy Maddin’s MY WINNIPEG

Posted on July 13, 2008 by robchristopher

My Winnipeg [2007] 1. Anne Savage’s pronunciation of “tire iron.” 2. Three or four travelers slumped over a table on a train car, continuously falling asleep and then trying to wake up. 3. I’m paraphrasing here but Guy Maddin says, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Fritz Lang’s THE BIG HEAT

Posted on July 11, 2008 by robchristopher

The Big Heat [1953] 1. The graffiti on the walls of the phone booth at The Retreat nightclub. 2. Gloria Grahame stirring up a pitcher of cocktails with what looks like a candy cane. 3. Lee Marvin peels off some … Continue reading →

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3 things about Norman Lear’s COLD TURKEY

Posted on July 7, 2008 by robchristopher

Cold Turkey [1971] 1. The Cold Turkey Doll says, “I love you. Smoking gives you cancer.” 2. Dick Van Dyke wears black socks with his running shoes. Was this as uncool in 1971 as it is in 2008? 3. Jean … Continue reading →

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