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3 things about W.S. Van Dyke’s THE THIN MAN

Posted on December 25, 2023 by robchristopher

The Thin Man [1934] 1. Frying pan juggler. 2. She discreetly adjusts her hot water bottle headpiece. 3. “Gosh, darling, I thought they’d never leave.” Cut to a different bedroom. “I thought you’d never leave.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Alfred L. Werker’s REPEAT PERFORMANCE

Posted on December 24, 2023 by robchristopher

Repeat Performance [1947] 1. “Dear William. You’ve had a bad year too, haven’t you? A terrible year.” “It hasn’t been good.” 2. Giant rainshadows across the wall in the asylum’s visiting room. 3. Alone in bed in the dark, tensely … Continue reading →

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3 things about Kon Satoshi’s TOKYO GODFATHERS

Posted on December 23, 2023 by robchristopher

Tokyo Godfathers [2003] 1. Memorializing select moments with haiku. 2. She salvages a book on parenting. 3. Trolling the cemetery for nourishment.

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3 things about Sam Esmail’s LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND

Posted on December 22, 2023 by robchristopher

Leave the World Behind [2023] 1. “No one is in control. No one is pulling the strings.” 2. Paper straws and free-range chicken. 3. Video images give the illusion of a world outside.

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3 things about Frank Capra’s MEET JOHN DOE

Posted on December 20, 2023 by robchristopher

Meet John Doe [1941] 1. Capra laying it on awfully thick: “You want to be honest, don’t you? Well, you don’t have to die to keep the John Doe idea alive! Someone already died for that once! The first John … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Montgomery’s LADY IN THE LAKE

Posted on December 18, 2023 by robchristopher

Lady in the Lake [1946] 1. “I wonder how it would be to discuss this over a couple of ice cubes. Would you care to try?” 2. Dragging himself along on his hands and knees. 3. “Kill him! Hello, honey. … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Huston’s THE DEAD

Posted on December 17, 2023 by robchristopher

The Dead [1987] 1. She attempts to describe galoshes to her. 2. Flaming pudding. 3. Snow falling all over Ireland.

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3 things about Hayao Miyazaki’s THE BOY AND THE HERON

Posted on December 16, 2023 by robchristopher

The Boy and the Heron [2023] 1. His mother turns to goo. 2. Parakeet droppings. 3. Rushing towards the flames.

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3 things about A.V. Rockwell’s A THOUSAND AND ONE

Posted on December 11, 2023 by robchristopher

A Thousand and One [2023] 1. “She’s been in treatment a few times. She’ll come home when she’s ready.” 2. Asking her white neighbor if she’s seen the super. 3. Looking at his bedroom for the last time.

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3 things about Preston Sturges’ THE BEAUTIFUL BLONDE FROM BASHFUL BEND

Posted on December 10, 2023 by robchristopher

The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend [1949] 1. Repeating bullet splash. 2. Organ with foot pumps. 3. A ring from Paris. Now that I’ve finally seen it, it pains me to say that this is indeed Preston Sturges’s worst film. … Continue reading →

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