Tag Archives: 3 things

3 things about Hayao Miyazaki’s SPIRITED AWAY

Posted on November 23, 2022 by robchristopher

Spirited Away [2001] 1. Radish spirit nipple. 2. A flock of paper birds. 3. “Oh, you’re a big baby.”

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3 things about William Friedkin’s SORCERER

Posted on November 21, 2022 by robchristopher

Sorcerer [1977] 1. “Do you know whose church this is?” 2. His pocket is just the right size. 3. Charlie Parker on the radio. The recent Blu-ray looks amazing. 3 other things.

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3 things about Samuel Fuller’s FORTY GUNS

Posted on November 20, 2022 by robchristopher

Forty Guns [1957] 1. Dumping the corpse out the second floor window. 2. She asks, “What have you heard about me?” He guffaws; she returns the guffaw, pauses, and then says, “Gentlemen, would you excuse us?” The room very slowly … Continue reading →

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3 things about SWAN’s NEPTUNE FROST

Posted on November 19, 2022 by robchristopher

Neptune Frost [2021] 1. From the knapsack, Neptune removes a pair of high-heeled shoes and puts them on. 2. Spinning bicycle-wheel headpiece. 3. Dawn through the trees.

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3 things about Todd Haynes’ SAFE

Posted on November 17, 2022 by robchristopher

Safe [1995] 1. “I just eventually found the whole 12-step thing was like just another form of addiction.” 2. He rolls over in the night. Drool-spot on his pillow. 3. Not black, teal. 3 other things.

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3 things about John Berry’s HE RAN ALL THE WAY

Posted on November 16, 2022 by robchristopher

He Ran All the Way [1951] 1. He stays underwater as long as he can. 2. Pastry-boxing assembly line. 3. Sunday hobby: constructing wooden masted sailboats.

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3 things about Eric Appel’s WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY

Posted on November 14, 2022 by robchristopher

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story [2022] 1. “I think Madonna’s a bad influence on you. I think she’s an evil, conniving succubus and she’s only using you for her pathetic and selfish needs. No offense.” 2. Guacamole laced with LSD. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Eggers’ THE NORTHMAN

Posted on November 12, 2022 by robchristopher

The Northman [2022] 1. He favors the breaststroke. 2. Whip of bells used in religious rituals. 3. “This is the last tear you will shed in weakness. It will be given back when most you need it.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Mat Whitecross’s THE SOUND OF 007

Posted on November 10, 2022 by robchristopher

The Sound of 007 [2022] 1. Immediately after he finished writing it, John Barry played “Goldfinger” for Michael Caine, who happened to be crashing in his flat at the time.2. Shirley Bassey took off her bra just before recording the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Henry Selick’s WENDELL & WILD

Posted on November 8, 2022 by robchristopher

Wendell & Wild [2022] 1. He raises his right arm—by picking it up the floor with his left. 2. Mannequins sculpted from boogers. 3. Pop-up mockup.

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