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3 things about Stuart Rosenberg’s THE AMITYVILLE HORROR

Posted on October 24, 2021 by robchristopher

The Amityville Horror [1979] 1. What’s with the blueprint he retrieves from the Town Hall? 2. The house sits atop a massive oil deposit? 3. Why doesn’t he simply use his library card?

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3 things about Lew Landers’ THE RAVEN

Posted on October 23, 2021 by robchristopher

The Raven [1935] 1. Poe interpretive dance. 2. “You are saying something profound.” 3. The whole bedroom is an elevator.

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3 things about Erle C. Kenton’s ISLAND OF LOST SOULS

Posted on October 20, 2021 by robchristopher

Island of Lost Souls [1932] 1. Vegetarian because of the natives. 2. All coming right at you. 3. The mob smashes into a case of surgical instruments and begins the vivisection.

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3 things about Hirokazu Kore-eda’s AFTER LIFE

Posted on October 19, 2021 by robchristopher

After Life [1998] 1. A plastic bag filled with flower petals. 2. The cool breeze coming through the open window of the tram. 3. When the lights in the theater come up, his seat is empty.

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3 things about Cary Joji Fukunaga’s NO TIME TO DIE

Posted on October 15, 2021 by robchristopher

No Time to Die [2021] 1. “My sense of timing.” 2. Logan Ash is described by Felix as a political appointee. Nice touch. 3. Poison garden.

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3 things about Steve James’ and Alex Kotlowitz’s THE INTERRUPTERS

Posted on October 9, 2021 by robchristopher

The Interrupters [2011] 1. “Violence is a learned behavior.”2. In the casket wearing his cap.3. She can’t participate in the pageant but knows all the words to the song. 3 other things.

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3 things about Brad Bischoff’s GRASSHOPPERS

Posted on October 8, 2021 by robchristopher

Grasshoppers [2021] 1. Sleeping cat on the bed, unremarked upon by anyone in the room.2. “Where’s the lime?”“Fuck the lime. I am the lime.”3. He dumps the dead possum out of the trash bag. As they leave the property, a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jacques Deray’s LA PISCINE

Posted on October 8, 2021 by robchristopher

La Piscine [1969] 1. I want a sequel that explores the lives of the absent owners of the villa. Apparently they’re off in India somewhere. 2. Uncle Ben’s white rice. 3. “I’m cold and I’m drunk!” This film absolutely lives … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ken Russell’s CRIMES OF PASSION

Posted on October 7, 2021 by robchristopher

Crimes of Passion [1984] 1. Years before Leland Palmer, “Get Happy” with Anthony Perkins. 2. A roasting pan placed on the floor at each viewing station to catch the drippings. 3. Neon silhouette fornication.

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3 things about Edward Sedgwick’s THE FIRST DEGREE

Posted on October 6, 2021 by robchristopher

The First Degree [1923] 1. The moustache signifies his evil. 2. “We need husky young fellows like you.” 3. Lightning flashes and rain streaming through the broken window during the struggle.

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