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3 things about William Keighley’s THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER

Posted on December 27, 2019 by robchristopher

The Man Who Came to Dinner [1942] 1. Her tiny little winter hat. 2. “Say something tender.” “Beverly, darling.” 3. “You still got ants in your glance.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Archie L. Mayo’s THE PETRIFIED FOREST

Posted on December 13, 2019 by robchristopher

The Petrified Forest [1936] 1. “Joseph, let us see if their car will function.” 2. Two black men share a moment at the bar. 3. Intimate kiss under the table. 3 other things.

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3 things about Mervyn LeRoy’s THREE ON A MATCH

Posted on December 10, 2019 by robchristopher

Three on a Match [1932] 1. “I can tell you’re a real woman. Not one of those stuffed brassieres you see on Park Avenue.” 2. Bette Davis in a “bathing costume.” 3. A truly shocking death. The discovery of a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Paul Henreid’s DEAD RINGER

Posted on November 29, 2018 by robchristopher

Dead Ringer [1964] 1. Still wearing her shoes, she steps out of her panties. 2. The look on her face as she watches him being mauled to death. 3. Henry’s known all along. RIP FilmStruck 😦

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3 things about Lloyd Bacon’s MARKED WOMAN

Posted on March 29, 2018 by robchristopher

Marked Woman [1937] 1. “Well, how do you want it, honey? Soft and smooth, or loud and hard?” 2. We don’t witness the beating, only the aftermath. 3. Arm in arm, the women disappear into the fog.

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3 things about Herman Shumlin’s WATCH ON THE RHINE

Posted on March 11, 2018 by robchristopher

Watch on the Rhine [1943] 1. “We might also manage a visa for you. I’m sure you are homesick for shabby places and gaudy cafes and the rest of the decaying things that represent Europe to you.” “Blecher, we do … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Aldrich’s WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE?

Posted on November 1, 2017 by robchristopher

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? [1962] 1. She blows the drifting feather away from her face. 2. Her face as seen through a shelf of empty bottles. 3. Cramming the chocolates into her mouth. Continuing to munch as she … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Keighley’s THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER

Posted on December 21, 2015 by robchristopher

The Man Who Came to Dinner [1942] 1. Fake octopus. 2. “Oh, it’s snowing. Isn’t that wonderful? I’ve never felt so much like Christmas in all my life. Don’t you, Sherry?” “Shut your nasty little face!” 3. He throws his … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Wyler’s THE LETTER

Posted on June 1, 2008 by robchristopher

The Letter [1940] 1. In the beginning of the movie, to calm her nerves, they give Bette Davis a drink. It’s black as molasses, almost looks like grape juice. What drink is it supposed to be? It’s too dark for … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Wyler’s THE LITTLE FOXES

Posted on June 1, 2008 by robchristopher

The Little Foxes [1941] 1. “Go ahead, say it. Say it and see what happens.” 2. The ornate, cut-glass pitcher of elderberry wine. Birdie drinks steadily. During the single scene she has four glasses. 3. Bette Davis stares off in … Continue reading →

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