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3 things about Chris Marker’s SANS SOLEIL

Posted on May 31, 2008 by robchristopher

Sans Soleil [1983] 1. A giraffe is shot in the neck. Two pulsing jets of blood. The animal runs for several seconds, almost as if it’s unharmed.  Another shot. The giraffe stumbles, falls to the ground. Cut to a closer … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sofia Coppola’s MARIE ANTOINETTE

Posted on May 27, 2008 by robchristopher

Marie Antoinette [2006] 1. During the shoe montage, there is a split-second shot where you can see, in the background, a pair of baby blue Chuck Taylors. 2. When Marie takes a bath she has to wear a sort of … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ridley Scott’s BLADE RUNNER

Posted on May 26, 2008 by robchristopher

Blade Runner [1982] 1. The darkness, the shadows, the water dripping from the ceilings and down thewalls in the Bradbury building. Clearly BioShock was aiming for this ambience. And how, you may ask, does Rob know anything about BioShock? Zach … Continue reading →

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3 things about Akira Kurosawa’s THE IDIOT

Posted on May 25, 2008 by robchristopher

The Idiot [1951] 1. He sits slumped in the chair, the bottle of liquor on one thigh and a glass on the other. 2. Side view. She sits next to him on the piano bench. Behind them is a window, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Paul Thomas Anderson’s THERE WILL BE BLOOD

Posted on May 18, 2008 by robchristopher

There Will Be Blood [2007] My second viewing. 1. “Give me the blood so I can get out of here.” 2. He coats the tip of the stick with oil and then sets it on fire with a match. 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Michael Apted’s 42: FORTY TWO UP

Posted on May 17, 2008 by robchristopher

42: Forty Two Up [1998] 1. Karaoke: Sue does “Superstar” by the Carpenters. Her parents sit and watch, smiling. 2. Nicholas talks about how he wisheshe’d be more famous for his scientific work than for appearing in the films. “But … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nicholas Meyer’s STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN

Posted on May 11, 2008 by robchristopher

Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan  [1982] 1. Spock appears to be wearing eye shadow for the whole movie. This is a detail that’s hard to notice when you’re watching it on TV. 2. Capt. Terrell takes off his com … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alain Resnais’ LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD

Posted on May 9, 2008 by robchristopher

Last Year at Marienbad [1961] 1. The woman slowly tears up the letter. She then puts the fragments on the tabletop in front of her, piece by piece. Later, when X arrives, she puts the fragments into an ashtray. 2. … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Cronenberg’s VIDEODROME

Posted on May 4, 2008 by robchristopher

Videodrome [1982] 1. Max sticks the pin through Nicki’s earlobe, leaves it there. They kiss. 2. MS Max entering Spectacular Optical for the first time: to the right of the doorway is a small hand-written sign, “please turn off all … Continue reading →

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3 things about Thom Eberhardt’s NIGHT OF THE COMET

Posted on May 4, 2008 by robchristopher

Night of the Comet [1984] 1. In the department store, the countertop mannequin: a hand and arm from the elbow up supporting a head. Used as a hat display. 2. The red dust being washed away by the rain, running … Continue reading →

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