Tag Archives: 3 things

3 things about Richard Brooks’ ELMER GANTRY

Posted on January 14, 2024 by robchristopher

Elmer Gantry [1960] 1. Shoveling coal in the furnace for a plate of black-eyed peas. Without a touch of self-loathing, he takes a job in a Black church. 2. She sticks the wad of cash in the top of her … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Emerald Fennell’s SALTBURN

Posted on January 13, 2024 by robchristopher

Saltburn [2023] 1. “I was a lesbian for a while, you know. But it was all just too wet for me in the end. Men are so lovely and dry.” 2. Runny eggs. 3. We don’t learn the amount of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

3 things about William A. Wellman’s SAFE IN HELL

Posted on January 12, 2024 by robchristopher

Safe in Hell [1931] 1. Their faces as viewed through the packing crate. 2. One by one the men slouch in their chairs for the chance to peek up her dress. 3. The way Nina Mae McKinney says “mmmhmm.”

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Jonathan Glazer’s THE ZONE OF INTEREST

Posted on January 8, 2024 by robchristopher

The Zone of Interest [2023] 1. She discovers a tube of lipstick in one of the pockets of her “new” fur coat. 2. Fertilizer. 3. An inkling of the future does nothing to alter his course. I’m speechless, other than to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Jindrich Polák’s IKARIE XB 1

Posted on January 7, 2024 by robchristopher

Ikarie XB 1 [1963] 1. A robot named Patrick. 2. “Prepare to sleep for 60 hours.” 3. Magnetic boots with soles that light up.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Greta Gerwig’s BARBIE

Posted on January 6, 2024 by robchristopher

Barbie [2023] 1. Twisty ties on the back of the box. 2. “How much do you weigh? … It doesn’t matter–” 3. Gynecologist.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Justine Triet’s ANATOMY OF A FALL

Posted on December 30, 2023 by robchristopher

Anatomy of a Fall [2023] 1. Strips of gaffer’s tape. 2. Blister packs found in the kitchen trash. 3. Saltwater.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Celine Song’s PAST LIVES

Posted on December 28, 2023 by robchristopher

Past Lives [2023] 1. Written on the wall near the front door: WALLET PHONE KEYS 2. “That’s just something Koreans say to seduce someone.” 3. Pasta.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Todd Haynes’ MAY DECEMBER

Posted on December 27, 2023 by robchristopher

May December [2023] 1. A nearly-there lisp. 2. “This is just what grownups do.” 3. She urgently requests and is granted another take.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Frank Capra’s IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Posted on December 26, 2023 by robchristopher

It’s a Wonderful Life [1946] 1. Chocolate ice cream with coconut. 2. “My mouth’s bleedin’, Burt! My mouth’s bleedin’!” 3. It’s Mr. Gower who cables Sam Wainwright. 3 other things.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment