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3 things about Astra Taylor’s ZIZEK!

Posted on August 31, 2008 by robchristopher

Zizek! [2005] 1. “If I weren’t me I’d arrest myself.” 2. His young son is watching the TV; a movie is starting. Zizek talks about him. “Oh, he’s confused … now he is narcissistically amused.” 3. “I’m between hating the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Danny Boyle’s SUNSHINE

Posted on August 30, 2008 by robchristopher

Sunshine [2007] 1. Every time there’s a crisis, some member of the crew invariably says, “Shit.” Yeah, it’s one of those movies. 2. A single green sprout pokes through the charred remains. Then she gets impaled on a spear. 3. … Continue reading →

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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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